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
