It’s hardly a scam when they get a license out of it is it. I don’t think it’s ever touted as being a guaranteed way to get into Qantas.
As to why they do it, I don’t run it, how the f**k would I know?
Well why are you asking me questions? I'm posting opinions, and you know what that's worth
SFA.
Their crewing problems are fixable with a range of solutions. But it's qantas and their way of doing things is outdated and fast becoming irrelevant.