icougar,
My advice is simple - learn the trade first then think about the licence. No point having a shiney new licence if you don't have a clue what you're doing when the aircraft goes tech and lands at your feet.
By all means study for the licences but you will benefit hugely by learning the trade hands on first. That may mean taking a low paid mechanics job but better that then to get out of your depth in a field where mistakes cost more than money.
Fargoo
