That is actually one of the more beneficial applicants of the aviate program. It really helps those with no experience or just a ppl. It gets less beneficial once you have your ratings or 121 experience. I think the program is banking on a never ending supply of instructor pilots at the regionals that isn't going to be there. It isn't a perfect program right now but the effort is being put in to expand the program and streamline the process. Once your foot is in the door you do have a leg up.