RAF fast jet student pilot, 4 years in the training system, 6 months to front-line combat ready, 10-20 hours a month, GBP2100. Dilapidated Ministry of Defence house (with armed guard) included.
Benefits:
- Asking my friends at BA how many g they pulled in their "exciting" 30 degree bank turn when they persuaded the captain to let them fly a visual approach.
Drawbacks:
- Visiting my friends at BA in their swanky pads at the weekend