PAS vs. Flying Pay
This is purely just to satisfy my curiosity - the job its self attracts me, not the money,
I have read that a pilot with 16+ years service will earn £22,490 a year as an extra to their base salary, which is about £65 a day if they are a Squadron Leader or below. Doing the maths reveals that the total is £84,622 a year for a "top rate" Squadron Leader with 16+ years service as a pilot, which is only pennies above the salary for a top rate Wing Commander's base salary.
My question is: How much more would be added on to a PAS Sqn Ldr's salary who had the same level of experience?
I am aware PAS only applies to Flt Lt and Sqn Ldr aircrew. Are aircrew in full-time flying posts who are the rank of Wg Cdr or above eligible for Flying Pay? Are PAS aircrew eligible for Flying Pay?
What are the differences between Flying Pay and the Professional Aviator Spine and their respective salaries?
Again, I don't care about the money, I am just curious.