So the logical conclusion therefore is that in order for any organisation to be successful, profitable, and indeed safe, it has to be based around a seniority system.
With no other profession utilising this sytem I'm surprised that the world is still turning. I can see the headlines now "natural selection replaced by seniority system.......dinosaurs delighted".
In order to prevent further chaos I suggest a global seniority system, first one on the planet gets first choice on the worlds resources......
Sarcasm over, it's very simple, the more senior members of our community had to endure the seniority system, therefore so should the new boys. It's an arcane system but appeals to the conservative nature of the average pilot. Why be part of a meritocracy where skills, talent, and knowledge are rewarded when you can be an automaton on a conveyer belt. Do your time, don't stand out, be average, don't get noticed, the rewards will come to he who waits.....and I'm waiting, impatiently!
Harry