Absolutely. Give me an experienced pilot who has several seasons of winter ops in ORD or LGA. I want to fly with the guy who can determine radar tops of a thunderstorm in his/her sleep (and share informed was around it). I want someone who has paid their dues working single engine cargo ops in Alaska.

There are thousands of these guys out there, the only thing is that they had the good sense not to do the job for poverty wages.

To be clear, the PAY FOR TRAINING scheme that you're suggesting is absolutely worthless if the goal is to produce a qualified and proficient line pilot.