c173,
I guess I just can't see why you would suggest Australian pilots are better than any others. I have flown and worked with good pilots from all over the world. I have also flown and worked with some shockers, Australians included. There are lots of Oz pilots around the world because Oz aviation is a ever degenerating sheltered workshop. I am not sure if flying up and down the east coast qualifies anyone as the "worlds best pilots". I think the real world extends far beyond Australia's beautiful shores.
Does the cadet pilot pass the same CPL ATPL exams to the same standard as your normal pilot? Does the cadet pilot have to pass the MCIR to the same standard as your normal pilot? Does the cadet pilot have to pass his type rating course to the same standard as the non cadet? Times are changing mate. Not saying its all good or right, but I don't think the cadet is the problem here.
The Don