Low Key
PMA always spin that line as they are desparate for QFIs. I personally believe that our co's should do a capts tour first and then decide.
In my experience, those that go to CFS eventually come back to the fleet and find themselves at least a good operational tour behind their mates. Even worse they then get boxed in to an FI job, which means lots of time in the sim these days. As far as the promotion carrot is concerned, it depends if you are a flyer or prospective management. Anyway, most flt cdr jobs require you to have done some kind of capts tour, even if just for the cred.