Compylot,
Funny you say that cause I have spoken to very experienced Capt's who have been Capt's for many years on many continents flying everything from F27's to A340's. They all agreed that while cadets were great and regurgitating the company manuals, they were a little less confident with flying the aircraft (with the odd exception). It was almost like single pilot most of the time until they had maybe 50 sectors under their belts.
We provide precise, intelligent and robust applications of the required procedures and when it comes down to it this is what provides the best practice and safest outcome.
So you know how to read a checklist. Good for you.
Just out of interest, who told you that the Capt's at your company prefer to fly with Cadets?