There is a cadet salary at AL but the new joiners also get from day 1 a salary, final salary pension, sector pay, performance pay, uniform, carpark, all training included, food and water, overnight allowances, hotac accommodation, seniority list, union, don't forget staff interline.
For an 'apprentice' scheme that seems pretty attractive, even if you have to contribute over 2 years.
Bonus of €6 000/yr will be paid if you dont have any sickdays (as far as I know)
If that is true I would expect the relevant XAA to take an interest as it suggests an incentive to fly when unfit.