but won't have half as much fun.
As for pensions - a PA spine level 35 pension as a Flt Lt is equivalent to top rate Wg Cdr gusting Gp Capt but without all the crap
"without all the crap"? Really?!
You also have to do 18/20 years before even being eligible right?! Bringing the PAS entry requirements earlier in one's fg career would surely help current manning issues*? Would certainly alter my current decision making.
*RAF FL is 100% manned