Get your son to study hard and make it into a STEM subject at university. It will give your son a professional polish that opens doors while applying for jobs. The stated minimum requirements on a job are often exceeded by the person who is hired, particularly when the economy goes bad. A STEM degree may allow for an aerospace design/engineering role in the future if he changes his mind, and will provide career backup if, heaven forbid, his health has a small wobble in future years. Technology change means the role of a pilot in 30 years time when your son will be mid-career is likely to be different to what it is now
Plus, most students find university rather good fun
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