We'd be pleased to accept any skilled miner into the workforce. Given your references I imagine you wouldn't be told to apply if you weren't appropriate to the position. Regardless, I hold some concern over your age noting the dangerous nature of our business. Your application is accepted, but I expect the gents will be keeping a protective eye on you. You'll be mining in groups only for now, I expect.
You're fully welcome to maintain and use your own ship, however we'll encourage you to board a DU5-7Y class ship and learn the controls as part of the skillset expected and training provided. You needn't fly one yet though.