write off ot the airlines, some places will give you accelerated traing as you already have a relevant trade, start inflicting yourself on the nearest hangar for the experience, most important...every job you do no matter how irrelevant it may seem, make a note of the task, aircraft type and reg. and get the licenced guy to sign it....worksheets will be the making of your licence application...good luck
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