I'm a british born Indian, and I caught the flying bug from a very young age.
I was determined that nothing was gonna stop me from reaching my goal.
And I can honestly say that I have not experienced any discrimination.
After completing my CAP509, Cabair forwarded my CV to a major regional airline. Went for my first interview, had a laugh with the interviewer and got the job.
After several years moved onto a major UK charter airline, now flying airbuses. And still having a laugh with the crew.
In the several years of flying I have only had a problem with 1 captain. As it turned out this was not due to my permanently tanned skin, as all the other FO's had a problem with him.
Follow your dream, STUDY HARD (I cannot stress that enough, I did a degree at uni. That was a holiday compared to the intense flying course). Provided you are a decent enough person and not a nutter I'm sure we'll see you in the right hand seat in the future.
Just for the stats, my airline employs Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus.
And don't let the turban put you off, I've seen a turban wearing pilot at BA, BY and BMIbaby