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Old 26th Mar 2008, 02:58
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Lafyar Cokov
 
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Yep its quite easy to get a job as a test pilot for BAe etc.

All you have to do is become a military pilot - gain a few years operational experience.
If you are switched on, above average and quite intelligent you may be offered an ETPS interview - simply pass that, then the ETPS course (generally degree level Aerodynalmics + Advanced Physics and Maths) and you can be a test pilot in the military.

When your time is up - just leave the military and BAe or an equivalent organisation will probably snap you up!

Good Luck!
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