ACARS,
One point to consider about the degree decision. There are not many jobs that require a degree in engineering that pay as much as you can get with a maintenance licence. This sounds a bit illogical to me, but I suppose at the end of the day it takes longer to become a licensed engineer than to obtain an engineering degree. The path to a licence is more tortuous as well so relatively there aren't as many about.
Maybe a degree in law would be a good idea. One friend of mine did law whilst I was taking my course- he is now a partner of a firm coining in 85000 plus expenses!!!!
Edited due to mistakes in grammar caused by lack of education...heheheh....
[This message has been edited by SchmiteGoBust (edited 31 January 2001).]