What is actually happening?
They say generalisations don't help anyone.. but...lol
the "smartbum" cadet pilot: 18yo to mid twenties, wealthy parents, aspirations of fighter pilot but oz military have surplus of pilots now, so they now look at getting into a jet another way ASAP, enthusiastic, motivated and don't really care about guys who have slogged it out for 5-8yrs flying charter / instructing. They would like to but can't grasp how much personal development is achieved "out bush" and under rate it.
Easily molded into company culture.
the "grumpybum" ga/regional pilot: 25 to even 40 yo's, got into industry later than 18, due to finances, uni study or just being a ratbag
slogged it out with multiple jobs and realised that flying is the way to go. Done alot of hard yards as a result. Might have gone through a couple of partners/wives due to dodgy places and pay. developed chip on the shoulder and a "we deserve a shot" mentality (justified) which might come across in the interview (not so good).
these two groups won't be able to agree on much, cadets show some respect, ga/regional pilots just keep breathing lol