lgw
"they pay less than the RAF and no 80,000 pound bonuses"
Hmmmm, which 80 grand would that be...only if you're 33 now and agree to stay for another 10 years. And besides, a Captain now makes about $80,000 a year. Given the cost of living ($180,000 for a v nice house in the vicinity of the CF's main Transport base), I think it is a good wage. Plus they'll be up for another bonus this time next year, following the $75,000 paid to the majority 5 years ago.
And ALL their pay is pensionable!