Is it possible that the actual policy regarding the 44 yr point is that a Sqn Ldr on the CS is not guarranteed service on the CS until age 55 and that he opt for, or be given an offer he can't refuse, to transfer to the PAS at age 44. I'm sure I saw something along those lines on a powerpoint presentation when PMA rolled out the schemes a couple of years ago.
I might be wrong, though......