Interesting...
Thanks for the replies guys. Essentially it appears that you can select your Flt Lt level by simply working out how many years you have spent as a Flt Lt. The addition of my basic salary plus enhanced rate flying pay plus 5 years PAS takes me to the same level as the number of years I have been a Flt Lt. Maybe it's just a coincidence in my case.
The crux of the matter for me though is what the hierarchy decide to do about retention. CAS' christmas message mentioned about some work centred around pilot retention. I'd like to think that any work will be complete before people have to make this years decision on whether or not to accept PAS. We all know it was not exactly over-subscribed last year (I was one of those who refused it) and certainly in my case an FRI may help to tip the balance. I've been criticised on this forum for being greedy before but I'm afraid it really is all about the money for me now! The kids need shoes you know.
BV