Have to agree with you on this. However, you need to remember that this company makes Mandelson and Campbell look like mere 'babes in the wood' when it comes to marketing hype and spin.
Certainly when it comes to the type of wannabee they attract it proves a number of the old adages: i.e. - 'one born every minute' and 'a fool and his money', etc.
However if someone wants to be spoon fed and shoe-horned into the job - then they must expect to pay a hefty premium for their lack of initiative. The ones who have more chance of making it to the left hand seat rapidly are usually people who have used a great deal of initiative, researched and taken their training seriously and spent their resources wisely. Consequently they are the people who have good leadership and interpersonal skills and thus are the right commander material.
Yes, if Flyer maintains it’s integrity then it’s probably going to be the better choice.