Very nice idea! My only concern is that Vader has a massive bullseye painted on him, and even if you go Focus+Evade each turn, this may turn out pretty ugly for him.
You could also use Omega Leader + Juke + Comm Relay (26) as a cheap backup ace for Vader excelling in the late game so that you don't automatically lose if/when he's focus-fired down, and still have enough points left over for three Academy Pilots.