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Old 6th Jul 2006, 05:59
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going to uni before flying a waste of money??

I really want to become a pilot, however I would really like to have that experience of going to a world class univeristy. Hopefully I should have AAA for my A levels and have a diploma in piano teaching so with a bit of luck I might get into oxford or cambridge. Is it worth spending the money on doing a 3 yr degree in economics and management at say oxford then go to a training institution and have to pay another 50k+?? Also would having a degree in economics and management help me get into a management position with the airlines? Ive heard that many head pilots for their airline have a degree. Also are there any other suitable degrees which would help with a career as a pilot?

Thanks for any help you can give me, I really appreciate it
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