Devil
I would suggest all latest generation airliners are "magic carpets". Superb autopilots and flight controls.
"Fly rings around more experienced..." you make it sound like an aerobatic routine.
In light of the above it may just be the management of the show that is critical in todays airline flying. Drawing on you and your crewmembers experience to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the airliner, whatever untoward situation may present.
I am glad you have clarified the recruitment norm.
What does worry me though, in a rapidly expanding airline without all the training/safety systems in place and the possibility of an overburdened flight department, is how liberally some of the Virgin Blue Young Turks dismiss the value of experience.
Agree, a small percentage of very experienced pilots still dopes.