Non-Commissioned Nimrod Air Electronics Officers (II)

[Sideshow Bob]

Excuse my ignorance but which aircraft type has a commissioned AEng as aircraft commander?

Nimrod MR2 did but has no longer

[EdSett100]

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Excuse my ignorance but which aircraft type has a commissioned AEng as aircraft commander? Unquote.

Nimrod MR2 did but has no longer

I'm not sure that is correct. It is possible that a commissioned eng would have been a Detcom for a 2 crew det. There certainly has been a few Sqn Ldr engs on the Nimrod who would have been Detcoms but not, IMHO, captains/aircraft commanders.

Anyway, back to the point: we're going through a period of transition whereby MACR are steadily replacing commissioned aircrew for better or worse; only time will tell. Yes, for a few years, there will be disparity in pay in the airborne environment, but its not a new concept. We have had, and will continue to have in the future, young (?) Flt Lt capts in charge of crews comprising Sqn Ldrs and MACR on the PA Spine. Life's not perfect....

Regards
Ed Sett

[The Gorilla]

Excuse my ignorance but which aircraft type has a commissioned AEng as aircraft commander?

Hahahahah that's had me rolling about with laughter all day

Aircraft Captain yeah right heeehhheee.

You guys crack me up!!