That is a good point, there is no question that an enlisted person who loves the whole idea, the environment, the entire package of being not just a computer gamer, but a military drone pilot while doing it, is capable, and there is no question that hot blooded pilots who hate the idea, the environment, the activity, and can’t stand the work can be trained to be capable.
So which one will stay in the Air Force and do it well, and which one will want to quit, and probably do less well, before he leaves?
Why hire people who think the work is embarrassing and beneath them, instead of those who find it rewarding and challenging?
this business of manned fighters is coming to an end. the operators in future will be AA degreed techs in early career whatever that means in military terms. they just have to master the GUI and obey orders (get clearance before wasting a target).