The point is obviously a bit lost beachbumflyer. Whilst I accept certain elements of your argument, there is one major flaw. You can't run an airline on 250hr wonder kids. Ryanair will always be able to sell ratings to the wannabe brigade. They can't keep experienced crew and they rely on airlines hitting the wall in order to fill their left hand seat requirements. Many of these guys are simply there as a last resort and therefore leave at the closest opportunity. Back to square one.......too many 250hr wonder kids, a gulf of experience missing, little to no command ready FOs and Captains departing for pastures new.