unlikevice,
you could easily be an australian cricketer, if there is such a thing at the moment, describing something comprehensively short of mentors, leadership, fitness but this bit especially tickled me.
The senior pilot is a baby that thinks he knows, makes all the right noises, but is still just a pup.
they're not short on body jewelry, ego or slothfulness, the other side have fitness, professionalism, some humility, team spirit and dedication aplenty, they deserve all the credit they have earnt.
what our /your guys need is a bit of Barassi and a few laps of the SCG every morning, why don't you suggest that to your bosses, get out there and lead 'em around.
cheers tet