Is that not where all the problems lie? Aircrew are in all the top jobs. Aircrew are born to fly, not always to lead. Who runs most Stns? If you take someone who has flown (single seat) for most of their career, they are proved not to be able to lead, but are led instead by those professionals below them, not always knowing what to do correctly- bit like Tony really. If a Stn need a manager, should someone with management experience run it- that would improve efficiency (and keep aircrew flying!!!).
Formula 1 teams are not managed by the drivers, M&S is not run by its checkout operators. The RAF sorely lacks good management theories as it tries to become more PLC.
SMT