Again, where do you work? Reality is that the FAA sets the standard we must pass. It is up to the training/checking dept to enforce that standard. In my 18 years with my company, I flew with only 2-3 Capts that should not have been there. In your world, how would pay and benefits work? Each pilot on individual contracts based on what they negotiate? Outside of startups and some Asian airlines, how does the rest of the world work in aviation? IE: the KLMs, British airways, AF, Japan airlines, Quantas etc. How is hiring off the street pilots onto the list going to guarantee the best pilots? Just because someone has Boeing time doesn't mean they will be the best pilot/employee. What standard will they be held to? My guess is the current FAA standard?