Ive seen it stated that most pilots are simply padding and cannon fodder. Most of the lethal work is done by perhaps 20% of the pilots. the padding is there to protect these vital assets but they generally dont shoot many enemy down.
I can apply this analogy to my workplace (and all previous workplaces) and even volunteer organizations I'm involved with.
A handful of passionate skilled folks pull the weight and the rest are along for the ride.
Sister Leo always asked us, "Are you a leaner or a pole?"