Huck
Some of them are weeded out in the beginning. Some of them make it farther into the profession before failing and getting booted out
What you say is true in part, but I would say it`s an unreasonably harsh assessment. I would say the real argument for forcing more experience is that it ensures the average pilot arrives in the right seat with a basic set of skills and experience.
Exceptionally few candidates can go through an intensive cadet program and be fully ready with 200/250 hours or less, so it is not their inability at that point that`s the problem. It`s the failure of industry and regulators to make sure their competence vs entry point is appropriate.
I and most of my colleagues prefer a well trained pilot who has had several hundred hours to consolidate his training before hiring.