NCO front enders as well
I believe that this is only a finger in the hole to stop the NAO getting its way - NCO Aircrew (front as well as rear). There is no reason (no Nuke) to pay exorbitant wages to non position holding Commissioned Officers when an NCO can do a better job at less cost - it has been proved to work. Officers for the Exec positions - NCOs to give long return of flying duty; cheaply!!!!
It has been done before and looks to be inbound - re-treads are just as expensive!!!