Never really understood why they have to be trainers - or is it simply they can wield the big stick in the simulator!
If you can't do it - Teach it
If you can't teach it - Manage it
If you can't manage it - Buy the Airline
Seriously there are good Pilot managers - however like most things there is a 30% w@n*er factor. The real problems occur when the 30% meet the 30%!!!