I agree, the pay could go up and match the industry, but the flow is a legitimate incentive regardless of the pay. Even if 5 pilots a month flow to AA thats a distinct advantage most other regionals can't offer.
I understand the frustration people experience when their expectations aren't met, but if you take a step back and try to look at the situation objectively it seems that any flow is an advantage above other regional employers.
More to the point of this thread, whats stopping an Envoy pilot from trying to jump the line and apply directly to AA once they have the PIC time?