Originally Posted by
BO0M
If COVID taught pilots anything its that the Aviation Degree is worthless when the industry locks down! Self fund the CPL (if you miss cadet) and part time look to do a trade (electrical, plumbing, whatever, take your pick). That time spent telling some uni course admin person in 5000 words or less how "avaition fits in a modern society" or some nonsense will be better spent getting a trade that will pay your bills and fund your flying and life.
Yep, I agree. I'd like to get a degree while also getting my CPL, but I probably wouldn't have the monetary means to do so. So instead of getting a trade, I might consider the police force. Probationary Constable salary is great.
I've seen most cadetships are ab initio; I've got some flight hours. Would that put me at a disadvantage?