Cost of training commissioned AAC pilots vs years they are likely to be effective in role?
Cost of FAA fast jet training vs number of posts that FAA FJ pilots can fill and likelihood of career advancement once in post?
True, but:
RAF c350 bods per aircraft
FAA c30 bods per aircraft
AAC c20 bods per aircraft.
So, best not get into a pi55ing match over effeciencies!