Newbloke I'm afraid to say that indeed you yourself have just hit the nail on the head...the simple answer is that some do, some don't. The industry is no different to many others in that respect i.e bias for whatever reason, whichever way it swings, is rife. Some airlines would rather take on modular guys than integrated, and vice versa. If you think it is worth paying the extra cash for the integrated course of training held at one of the more so called prestigous schools because of the name and the perceived weight that holds then that is a judgement call only you can really make. It really is all a matter of opinion, and I feel that is the closest you will get to a definitive yes or no. Not that helpful I know, but I'm afraid it is a call a lot of us have had to make. Whichever school you decide on, if you believe in your own ability and determination, you will be attractive to "the majors" come hell or high water sooner or later. However it would be nice if any recruiters out there could respond.