For the first time, the Czech Air Force is not commanded by elite fighter pilots. The army has shut down both of the existing
The Army Air Force has had fresh leadership since November, with two new officers serving as commander and deputy commander. Neither is a fighter pilot. According to Aktuálně.cz’s research, this is the first time this situation has arisen at the Air Force headquarters. Since 1993, there has always been at least one fighter pilot. They are considered the elite of the air force. The change came at a time when the Czech Republic is seeking F-35s.
Source aktualne.cz/vzdusne-sily-armady-nove-veleni/