There is a huge shortage of TP Captains at the moment.
You might think whats this got to do with wannbies. Well it has everything to do with what the regional airlines are looking for. Some need 1000 hours turbine 2000 total before command others need as little as 500 multi crew 1500 hours total.
They need people who in minimal time will be acceptable for assesment for LHS. Hopefully within the time of the intial type rating bond. There is a huge movement of FO's to jet after 500 hours multicrew. Modular pilots who would never have maded it past the first CV shuffel at BA are getting jobs after 7 months flying the line on TP's.
There is a reason why FI's are in short supply its because they fit the current profile for what the big hirers are wanting. 1000 hours total and you have improved your chances no end.
There are even FO's out there who are getting sent to build night hours just to get thier green books.