BV
Thanks for your comments which, seem to fit the "less training needed" POV.
Although I have not flown the Typhoon or F35, I don't think that the war-winning military type flying skills requirement has changed that much. Certainly, the need for IT / Interface skills has grown, but the core hand, eyes, ears, stick, brain capability within the dynamic flying environment remains. The comprehensive flying training I received certainly built the mental workload to the maximum within the military flying workplace (bum often to the sun / moon at the same time etc...).
Overall, I suggest that the RAF needs FJ pilots with the greatest depth of flying skill, experience and ability possible. Cruising around and pressing buttons on a nice day is not what it should be about.
OAP