So, we all agree; the entry level pay is far to low to attract all but the most ambitions who can and will find a way to survive on that kind of pay. Some make just enough to be stuck for life. The "I got mine so wait your turn" attitude has exacerbated us into this situation. And no matter how Shiny the jet, low QOL will not bring new people into the industry.
Now what do we do with this information?