We could always just do what we used to do in earlier times and use the rank = job method. P/O = pilots an aeroplane on the squadron, Flt /Lt = commands a flight of pilots, Sqn/Ldr = commands the squadron, W/Cdr = commands a base containing the squadrons, G/C = a ... you get the point. Should work for blunt types too
Crikey! - apply that to the RN and we'd have four-ringers commanding P2000 patrol boats!