And about the low-skill pilot with thousands of hours, I'm reminded of the American pilot who was in command of Air France 447 at the time of crash. I certainly don't mean any disrespect for him but low-skill, high-hour pilots are everywhere.
No crew on that aircraft were American. They were either from Brazil or France.
http://www.bea.aero/docspa/2009/f-cp...p090601.en.pdf