I disagree that airlines don't care. Like any company they look for an employee with a depth of experience. HR suits may not be pilots, but they do know how to ferret out the credential, experience, and employ-ability. They know what the market will bare in terms of available experience, and these days that pool is DEEP. The interview Capt. is there to make sure guy has a clue about flying, and you are right they can veto someone who is clueless.

Can a guy who goes to one of the zero to hero PFT farms get a job - I guess it's a big maybe, just like the rest of us.