Chad. I would go for the license if I was you, LAEs will be around for a long time to come,Im a 50 year old and can say with pretty good conviction that
there is enough work to see me to retirement. Im avionics as well and you will
find no problems getting work in civvy street, you will find your RAF experience will see you in good stead, there is a shortage of B2 people,and loads of work out there,just go to any airport and have a look at how many private jets are parked up , anyway Good luck with what ever you decide to do.