Originally Posted by
Stuff
, find a job that nobody wants and apply for a Wg Cdr post. I know of at least one person who was a crap Flt Lt and did this exact process, makes you wonder why some people have a bad impression of FTRS.
And what is wrong with that?
"Find a post no one wants"
This has been a regular route to promotion ever since.
I know one Sgt pilot made sqn cdr by always asking for the least popular job in the next highest rank.
In your instance, flt lt to wg cdr, provided he met the job spec he isn't blocking anyone else.