Originally Posted by
B2N2
ALL OF THIS ^^^
Me? I’m a one trick pony, all I know how to do and actually be qualified for is...flying.
Assume another worldwide black swan event before your son is 30 and potential loss of Class 1 medical before 45 with 20 working years to go. Plan accordingly.
Your son is in a perfect position to continue his education and do modular training side by side for the next 7-10 years.
It sounds harsh but do not send your son to an integrated school at 17, you’ll set him up for failure.
He is staying at school to do his a levels after GCSEs he is academic and does know he needs a back up plan. Not ruling out university but he would rather not add a uni debt on top of flying debt at this stage. But never say never. He just wants to make sure any money he spends on flying now is useful and will help his career if that makes sense.