Still we have no idea of your own naval aviation experience
On the face of it
Spaz, none, his resume RAF Pilot 1977-2007: F4, Hawk QWI, F-15, Tornado F3. One would think with that experience he might be cognizant of naval difficulties and why the LSO, who theoretically may be the most junior aviator on the ship, will give the most senior a no holds barred debrief, remembering that your grade for every landing made on the cruise is on the crewroom score board for all to see, besides everyone with PLAT vision on the ship having real time viewing.
Night, blue water operation, big deck pitch, only alternate Martin Baker. Stress, nah.
Day time, night is better, you can't see.