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Could be the last?
So, does this do away with OC BSW/Eng/Ops, or, do we keep those posts and just gain another OF5 on Stn? What was/is the driver behind the change?
One word - ASTRA. You need to read up on it, and join in, or get left behind...
Here is an article in the open domain that discusses where ASTRA is taking the Next Generation Royal Air Force.
https://www.aerosociety.com/news/bre...glass-ceiling/
Further, there are already many OF-5 Deputy Force Commanders out there - they will become the new Air Wing Commanders as I understand it, as this campaign is rolled out. As I say, I haven’t heard how this will work at Stations without an FHQ. Maybe they will retain Aircrew Stn Cdrs?
Finally, ponder over this quote when it comes to future Chiefs of the Air Staff from Baggers: “
We are the only organisation that recruits our CEO based on their hand-eye co-ordination at age 17”. Some truth in that...