Originally Posted by
switch_on_lofty
Flt Lt who has just been promoted but is still holding for one of their flying courses.
It's a rat's nest.
Would you freeze your holding officer's pay? Maybe, but luck of the draw.
Currently there is an element of lottery anyway. SiL was 5th on the list for wg cdr and got picked up - right place, right time, and presumably right skill sets. Having got picked up, in the right job, is now polishing his CV!