Thanks for the info - I assumed the pay for piloting was better than in ATC. I'd still like to get a private license in that case - and by 'entering aviation' I mean going into air traffic controlling is still a part of the aviation industry. I'd be happy if I was earning well in that job stuck with a PPL just as general interest - as long as i'm earning money and can have the chance to fly, i'd be happy. And in the end, i'd be willing to take a slight (being a few thousand pounds) pay cut if I found piloting to be a more interesting experience. It would be gradual too - i'm thinking this long-term - i'm not gonna do a few years of air traffic controlling only to go and risk it all by moving into a different field of work.
Basically I just want to pilot out of interest, and I feel the money from ATC and the experience there may help keep my interest and help me achieve my goal - flying commercially is just an option i'd like open, hence why I asked the question.
Last edited by ke200; 24th Jun 2008 at 23:39.