maxed-out you are missing something.
You cannot compare this scheme to a SSTR on the A320. The AQC scheme gives ATP cadets the opportunity (however slim) to gain employment with one of CTC's partner airlines. Not just the chance to join a queue to get a Type rating with an apparent discount. Pissing money up the wall on a type rating with no hours on type is far less likely to gain you employment and is completely illogical!