What's the date on your commission?
Ah, there's the rub. If 17 Sep 63 is not accepted, then despite having a PPL, I admit I did not do terribly well during Flying Grading. I was subsequently offered transfer from HSP* to Seaman Branch, but didn't fancy driving ships for a living and thus resigned my 'whatever'
The loss of 13/3 a day was quickly compensated for in Air Traffic Control [Civ, then Mil].
So your exemplar young Jerry, on a front line squadron, under the age of 21 ... he was
not commissioned, as he was only a Mid?
(I tease, of course)
* Due to eyesight, only flying career option available anywhere.