If anyone is ‘in the know’ about this, I have a question...
From what I understand, it is now fairly well established that instruction will be undertaken by the UAS QFI, AEF QFI or AEF C to I people. Air experience flying will be provided by AEF pilots.
In order to fulfil this task, more AEF pilots are to be recruited – a job which can be done by a regular officer, post Linton holding for Valley.
At the moment there are about 7-8 months holding either side of BFJT. Could this be changed so that all the holding comes after BJFT with the aim to gainfully employ holdees as UAS/AEF pilots for 14-16 months (hopefully less) and then not have to shell out extra attendance pay/FTRS to “recruit” the required number of AEF pilots?
Ok, so it means longer between the Tuc and Hawk, but there is a scaled refresher scheme anyway and surely 100+ hours P1 on the Tutor can’t hurt? Also, it will rectify the "Ghost Town" which Linton is said to be at the moment.
GF