They aren't bad pilots, incompetent, or poorly trained
I beg to differ.
The pilots are not bad, agreed.
But too many are incompetent and poorly trained. Definitely.
Don't get me wrong. I am not accusing anyone to be like that. I have stated before, that if there's an opportunity to jump some steps, many of us when young would have taken it, overestimating our experience and skill level at the time. Unfortunately, it's in the nature of the actual game that they are propelled to positions they are not ready for. It's the responsibility of the assessment and recruitment teams, as well as management who set up the minimum requirements to have them wait until ready and choose the ready-ones, even if this might cost a little more. Too many pilots are not qualified enough for their job at this time, especially trainers.
To embellish the pilot group does not help our cause at the moment. Each and every pilot here can eventually be a competent and well trained colleague. Give him time and training but don't scratch his belly by only telling him that he's good and management bad. This does not reduce incidents.