So,
There is something out there called AQC which allows fATPL holders with as little as 150 hours to get a job with an established airline and you "don't really know much about it"?
The selection tests costs £164 and the AQC costs around £6800 inc accommodation. If you get through the entire selection process including the AQC you are given a type rating, guaranteed 6 months of line training and you are highly likely to get a job at the end of it. Why wouldn't anyone explore this as a first option prior to spending massive amounts of money on a type rating with no line hours?
So far as saying the selection process is a tad more rigorous does that mean you don't believe you are good enough?
I'm sorry if you're in the firing line on this one but Craggenmore is correct. You should look at the CTC route and at least understand what it is they do. They will not put you on the AQC if they do not think you will pass it hence it could only cost you £164 if you really are not up to it.
SW