"She's the flagship of Black Squadron." He reaches up to run his free hand along the underside of the X-wing's nose. Then he looks at her, surprised. "Wait, have I never--"

Of course he hasn't. Because he just assumes it's understood. He doesn't flaunt his position, doesn't really think much of it except when they're in the air. "I'm in command of the Resistance Starfighter Corps."