Depends on the plot skills given to Edward. He's only human, (with prosthetic limbs that is), so he needs some power up time. That's also logical for fan-fics because making him at the very beginning an all round power house without limiting his powers seems quite ridiculous.
He already has a good IS, so being able to adapt fast and get good reflexes isn't very interesting. Most skilled pilots with good mechs either end up appearing up later in stories (Late level joiners...) or are relegated to the role of baddies.
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