If they want to keep fabulously experienced, wise and able PAS instructors like me then they are going to do whatever they can to stop me going
Yep the TOS are always going to favour the RAF and not the individual, however once you press that PVR button - Oh the relief!
You are just a number. The process will move on and someone else will just fill the $hitty jobs you've been dicked with. PVR is your choice, they will then release you when their rules allow and in the interests of the RAF, naturally!
Experience, wise and able mean jack in the big scheme; they are just reasons why any reasonable mate feels the RAF will be mad not to encourage him to stay. Someone else though will fill your shoes, and when you carry out the PVR, you will feel numb at the lack of interest in you.
The best part though is you've probably got a great alternative career to move on to, especially in the current climate.
Exodus anyone?