"who knows in about 4 years when you actually get finished at the local FBO"

ATP didn't reinvent the wheel in reference to part 61 flight training. It's airplane, student, CFI. Some FBO's can do it just as fast but without the useless RJ courses and Citation rides.

Some guys feel the need to train at a place that guarantees you an interview. Others are happy to go there based on the merits of their flight experience and background. To each his own, I guess....