15th
Why should a creamie not be above the average? Your assessment of ability is in the
current role, not in someone elses role. I would not expect an A2 QFI to be assessed as above the average when he starts a new tour on a new aircraft, be that a FJ or ME type (same applies to QHIs and helos). Nor would I expect an above average GR pilot to be above the average on the Typhoon until he had some experience on type.
Surely someone cannot be above average having only ever flown circuits and other trivia for 36 mths
Yes they can - they are assessed as an above average QFI.