I'm up for it!
On a more serious note...
Despite the reality of budget cuts, delays, changes to future acquisitions and the overall number of aircraft, does anyone have any idea just how many fast jet pilots will be needed say in the next 2-4 years? Given that the first 14 JSF's are "meant" to arrive within that time period. How does that figure compare with the previous requirements for FJ pilots?
I suppose more importantly, of those pilots currently rated on the f/a-18 A/B, what kind of numbers are likely to move onto the F-35's? Is it likely that the first few pilots trained on the type, presumably in the US, will be current FJ pilots doing a conversion or those who, at the time have recently graduated from the Hawks?
Cheers
Nick