Well, actually I wasn't thinking of working non-flying for 18 months, but wouldn't be averse to some hard graft round the place whilst flying at the same time. I've got to be a better training risk than an ab init person, or even a PPL, as the only cost would be the relevant TR. And the flying would looks interesting and bloody good experience!
I'm not Scotland based so would have to relocate, but I think the work in ops/ground roles would be good experience to put on the CV, and getting paid to fly too.
Good luck to the guys applying for the cadetship, it's a damn good start in the aviation world!
edited to add, I can do the "prematurely bald" bit, is that a qualifying requirement?
