these cadets are taking jobs from experienced guys by under cutting them on wages.
How would you suggest that "these cadets" find a way into this industry? It is not their intention to undercut other pilots but they know just as you know, it is their only way in.
I'm not fully in the know, so forgive this question but, why are there so many experienced commercial airline pilots out of work?
I know this is all very selfish of me and yes I am only concerned with protecting my job and pay but please understand this profession is how I feed my family and put a roof over their heads, it's not a hobby or an aspiration, it is my career and I don't want to lose it. I am too old and invested to do anything else.
Yes, it is extremely selfish of you. So because you have found a career that you enjoy, that puts a roof over your family's head etc. others can't have aspirations to have a similar career?