Yeah. I read that post on the SO that seemed to have gone through the cracks. That is indeed shocking considering the nature of the interviews and flight grading processes. Sim assessments and base checks too. But I believe it's also what used to be a very small pool of pilots in the old days required for a very exclusive job, airline expansion has resulted in having to fill seats in cockpits. Ad opposed to getting above average, it slants towards meeting 'minimum standards' with potential to make captain. That's subjective for obvious reasons. Somethings gotta give.