Just a quick submission to stop a gross mis-understanding quoted by swinging monkey.
There is not a single FC on a ground tour getting FP. The instant an FC leaves a flying appointment the additional pay is stopped. If an FC is posted to a flying-related postwhich requires them to fly, they are only paid flying pay on the days they actually fly and then have to present their log books and have them countersigned. Innsworth always cock the pay up so most are very reluctant to go through the humilating and laborious process.
The FC branch does not have a single Gp Capt that has flown on E-3s. We have 4 Wg Cdrs with E-3 experience and these are all on ground tours and do not get FP.
Finally, the E-3 FC cadre most definately does not benefit from high level support. If you were aware of some suggested or on-going "initiatives" from the powers that be you would feel deeply ashamed at the crassness of your comments. E-3 FC morale is low and falling. They might not be "professional full time aircrew" but they can still read the big writing on the walls, and it doesn't say make yourself welcome!!