Boeingbus2002 and Maude Charlee,
Many thanks for the information – very helpful indeed.
MC – I agree entirely with your comments and no doubt management will vary from station-to-station.
The course will be distance learning, probably with Bristol and I should be able to slot in 15 – 20 hours study per week.
I also note your comments on the GMB. I have never been a fan of unions, however it is an aspect which I had not considered and I thank you for mentioning it.
If I can achieve £750 - £800 per month as take home pay, I’ll be delighted – as you say, it is a great way to network and discuss various points of the industry. And I’m sure it beats looking at two cream walls in the corner of an office for 7 hours a day!!
Cheers.