I seem to remember about 9 months ago a notice went up in the squadron NCA office showing that anyone who had completed aircrew training could use that course as grounds for an NVQ4 or BTEC or similar - can't remember exactly since I have no AIP left to use and it was of little personal interest.
A civvy qualification of that level can be used to claim an AIP.
So:
Having a flying badge = NVQ4 = AIP = £££££ payrise!!
Yahoo!!
Obviously I put all my lads on to this, but told them to do it on the quiet
since a loophole that big will surely get closed.
I can make enquiries and see if any were successful if you wish.