Originally Posted by
BVRAAM
Basically then, if I have understood you correctly, the Professional Aviator Spine is the key for aircrew to stay in without promotion - as understandably not everybody wants to be the Chief of the Air Staff - until they are 55, but they can still be promoted if they choose, to Sqn Ldr, Wg Cdr and beyond?
That seems like a pretty tidy system.
Another question: Can a Wg Cdr apply for PAS and stay in as a Wing Commander in continuous flying/flying related jobs or are they expected to do staff jobs and the occasional command tour?
Wg Cdr is outside the PA Spine. You could be promoted to Sqn Ldr and stay PA Spine, you’re eligible for promotion to Wg Cdr as a PA Spine Sqn Ldr, but the only way of taking it is to go back onto the career spine.