Time Bandit. I am welling up here. You are such a brave little trooper and have suffered SUCH adversity to get through the hallowed gates of Sleaford Tech. I can only thank my gods that I have not seen this level of adversity in my time.
As for taking people on with the 'right attributes' - sure - plenty of people out there with a grounding in leadership theory (and practice), weapon handling, Service Writing, NBC and other such military practices. Or do you just mean pilot? "PPL? Right this way, Sir. Wings over there, flying suit, Flt Lt rank, hat at jaunty angle, labrador. Check. Fit to go, Sir." Ha hahahaha.
