I was a lucky escapee of the creamy system. After completing AFTS at Valley, my boss asked if I would like to return as a creamy instructor. As I had really enjoyed the Gnat and there were assurances of tour of choice later, I acceded. My instructor heard this with horror and said what would happen was that the posting conference would say they did not like the idea of first tourists instructors on the Gnat and I would be sent to JPs.I was mortified.
Luckily, my boss interceded successfully and I was posted to the Lightning instead. A long love with fighters ensued. Thanks Boss.