Fighter Pilots are like having a extra class 4 weapon to use. Though your paying alimony whither you use'm or not and there's no tax deduction. Good idea to wait until after getting combat Elite, then get one to try.
I always find it interesting comparing our ship builds to our combat style with each other. Also as we've progressed, become more experienced / affluent how our builds changed. I offer my two combat builds for comparison. Vulture
https://s.orbis.zone/cc5w, Mr. Skittles
https://s.orbis.zone/cc6t. DPS on Skittles is off the hook as I synth the 15% extra damage amo. I enjoy comparing our different outlooks and play styles.