Direct Entry or University?
Hello, I have recently been through OASC at Cranwell for selection under the branch of pilot. I was delighted to hear that i have been offered a place on IOT. However, i have also been offered a university bursary. This has left me with the hard decision of choosing between going to university to study aeronautical engineering for 4 years or beginning IOT in September therefore beginning pilot training sooner. Does anyone have any advice on which would be the better option - University or Direct entry? and what effects will either of these have on promotion?
I have also heard a rumour that the RAF is training more fast jet pilots at the moment and that there will be less fast jet places in 4 years. Is this just a rumour?