I don't see how this would benefit a Canadian airline. Where's the $$ saving? The airline would still have to SIM train the candidate. Just like now. I know European airlines are using a cadet program. Most use cruise pilots, but for the most part, these cruise pilots are, indeed pilots. I think Asian companies going this route, due to no in country talent. Canada is full of guys loading airplanes in the north that would recognize a stall before the airplane gets wet.
WD