Well said Shrike200. From what I gleaned when I met these guys was that their training is no different from what a private guy at 43 or any other good school would get. Furthermore some of them were being sent to Solenta who do quite alot of contract work so I don't see the point that they are getting specific airline training as opposed to other contract pilots. I don't mean to bash the cadets, but I do feel that in the current situation of pilot supply exceeding demand that it's not the right time to run this program. Besides its not as if there are absolutely no female and non-white self-trained pilots. Yes I know nothings going to change, but this is my opinion. I do feel though that I appreciate the aviation career that I have embarked on far more than if someone else paid for it and then spoon fed me a job after that.