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Old 7th Oct 2008, 23:02
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Slipstream86
 
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Alternatively, training as a plumber or electrician will always give you a reliable source of income.
ABSOLUTELY!

I'm always amazed at how often modern apprenticeships are overlooked by the people discussing "backup plans" on here!

Uni has lots going for it, but I chose to forget uni, start my apprenticeship, start getting paid, and get straight into the air! I now have my PPL after two years as an engineering apprentice.
  • No debt
  • Get paid straight away
  • At least a couple of years proffessional life experience
  • Great chance of employment after you finish
  • Free qualifications (probably won't affect your flying job chances but neither do degrees apparrently!)
One more year till I'm out of my time and the $$$'s are there to do all of the things Im so looking foreward to:
  • Flying 4 seat / more complex aircraft
  • Investing in a group share
  • Touring - UK/Europe anywhere I can!
  • Areo's
  • Going to lots of fly-in's and meeting people
Maybe even an fATPL. Plenty of time to enjoy my flying whilst I think about it
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