Not at this base, no. It's always been "just around the corner", and then a change in shift patterns, or pilot numbers has wrestled the opportunity from my grasp. I could have moved whithin the company, but it was always a case of "just a year or two and...", plus the fact that the mix of people and flying here could not be beaten in terms of job satisfaction.
Epiphany, despite the wealth of rumours, no decisions have been made regarding the name above the door at Blackpool! You're right about the salary situation though of course, and I am prepared for that.