It is done by a lot of [mis guided] people but to have any realistic chance of a GOOD job, you will need 1500-2000 hrs in the Military. Do that in 12 years and I will take my hat off to you or any one else. I think the joint commitment is only 4 years post conversion (eg after fully trained) Not the easy way in some think and you do not get a FREE licence so more work needed to achieve the 380 slot. A PPL is easy if you really want the effort - best just saving pocket money and doing it yourself?