More Japanese carriers would require more pilots

More Japanese carriers would require more pilots and force the navy to review its recruitment process. That pressure might persuade it to broaden selection beyond a narrow elite. The discussion contrasts seeking only the best few candidates with accepting a wider group capable of useful operational flying. Exceptional pilots still need wingmen who can support them and follow their lead. Wider recruitment also makes room for people who improve substantially with experience, while initial excellence does not guarantee continued learning. The scenario therefore offers a possible route to greater aircrew depth, without treating a change in selection standards as inevitable.