Oh, I never said it was an EASY way into the industry; it merely allows sustained interest in aviation. I'm expecting it to be the most difficult challenge in life so far. Well, not expecting, I KNOW it will be. I just wondered if it were possible to gain a CPL and do well - if not then I still have the intention to fly, just as a private pilot for my own leisure.
Thanks for the replies - can anyone answer the other two questions though?