For many years the RAF managed to do without GOPWOs (Grossly Overpaid Warrant Officers), unfortunately we have had to succumb now. The reason we held on so long was that everyone who was a member of the Mess had done/survived the same course, therefore had equal standing; ........unlike the brown jobs! It may be the case that SNCOs of any service have covered much of the teaching before, but if you want to be accepted then take the advice given, keep your head down and survive. (Assuming you can and you are not having doubts about your ability!!!!! or truly have a darkside you are trying to hide???); after all you are still being paid. The RAF knows that they are paying you more than an 18 year old Officer Cadet so that you will be part of the 'in-house' training machine.
I have to admit that most AA who get commissioned are good officers,
and some are climbing the ladder very fast, is this because of the fact that they are not treated as second class citizens like the commissioned WOs that the Army produce??????