Or is there a constant stream of new blood unwilling to 'work' towards a job, rather just pay to play?
A bit harsh there Hubbs. Don't think it's fair to say the pilots of today are in any way shirking when it comes to wanting to work. The fact is, paying for it is the only recognised way into the industry, so what else are they expected to do?
Do you think there are jobs just there for those who, if I am correct in what you are saying, gain their CPL while holding down a part time job, do a bit of instructing and air taxi work before joining a regional outfit on a turboprop before finally landing a job in the RHS of a modern jet with a few thousand hours under their belt?
Not in Europe.