Yeah, I’m not seeing the issue here. If we flip this the other way and lets say hypothetically a seasoned Second Officer were to seek a commission in the Navy, they would not immediately be made Lieutenant Commander or even Lieutenant. Some amount of time should be afforded to learning the ropes in any business or endeavor.
People with the attitude that their training is superior to others and therefore should be placed higher than others is a huge red flag to me. There is a clear path to get your license. Most of us have followed it. If you chose to pursue a career in the Navy and now wish to switch over, enjoy the process just like we did. Embrace the suck!