I was about the same age as you as memory recalls, when I 'decided' I wanted to become a pilot, but later in life I was adamantly told I couldnt become one due to eyesight, but obviously as Ive got older, I've checked this with CAA and my eyesight is actually fine to become a pilot, with correction. On discovering this Im
actively searching for ways to get into the industry. But now theres the complication of grades, which I didnt think of at college. Theres always other methods of course:
- Find another scheme where one does not require such academic qualifications (Air Atlantique for instance).
- Go to university, come out, apply for other schemes (CTC, BA, EJ)
- Pay a flying school for a 'zero to fATPL' training course. Most probably will have to be done after uni again, as I cant afford £40-£70k at the moment. I could sell my car to afford a PPL
But thats it hahaha.
Thats pretty damn unfortunate about BA, but sounds as if it might have been a blessing in disguise, what with the PhD and such like.