3 AVM have PVR'd at a Buckinghamshire base this year so far, plus a number of Air Commodores. From what I've seen Loader/Dalton are well aware of the issues, however the RAF is broke and they can't fix the problems without funding. If you think its bad now wait until you see the results of PR08. Ask your Stn Cdr what was said at the Stn Cdrs PR08 brief on 10 Sep 07.
As for PMA, why oh why do we have aircrew as aircrew desk officers at PMA? We've spent a fortune training these guys, why put them behind a desk at PMA? Give the desk officer jobs to HR specialists who know how to manage, develop, nuture and retain personnel. Oh and while we're at it, get rid of the Gp Capts in PMA who've been there for years making a hash of managing the place. Can someone tell me why we have a pilot as Air Secretary? What professional HR qualifications/experience does he have? Would you put a supply officer in charge of a Squadron? No wonder PMA is a shambles.
As for non-aircrew CAS, AOCs ACAS, why not? How many MDs of airlines are pilots? Virgin? Easy Jet Ryan Air? Which is more successfully run Virgin, Easy Jet, Ryan Air or the RAF? Which are growing, which is shrinking?