Nucflash doesn't seem to realize that TACAIR guys have to adhere to all the safety regs as everyone else while undergoing physiological and psychological stresses (i.e. combat, carrier ops) that the others don't.

They may not have as much total flight time, but one could argue that their time is more decision making packed than droning in cruise across 10 time zones.

Besides, TACAIR guys are generally more fun to hang out with.