Computer Scientist, Wannabe Pilot
Hello.
My earliest memory is of some red arrows flying over, I was 3 at the time. During my younger years I always said I wanted to be a pilot. Then I lost sight this dream, however it has always been a re-occuring one (every so often I wish I was a pilot). I am currently a university student studying computer science. I am currently doing a year in industry at a software company. Today I was working at my placement and my re-occuring thought of being a pilot came back to me.
I can see myself enjoying a career as a pilot more than sitting behind a computer and I am wondering peoples opinions as to whether it is too late to persue. I am currently 20.
Is a degree in computer science not really the ideal, I am beginning to think of it more as a back up plan. If I don't find a job doing something I have wished to do from a young age then I would still be happy in the computer industry. Would I have been better off studying aviation from the start or is having an alternative degree a better idea as I understand the aviation industry is very tough to get into.
I'll mention now, I do not fancy joining the RAF.
I am unsure as to whether I really want to be a commercial pilot and for a few years I have been very interested in maybe a career as a helicopter pilot for the police, mountain rescue or something similar. I feel that a job like this may suit me more than commercial pilot however I don't want to close my options to soon.
opinion?
Thank you