I suspect Lewy may have suffered a meeting with a school career advisor. They know diddly squat about the majority of sectors let alone 'out there' careers such as airline flying.
My careers advisor said - in more words than these - that I was too fat to become an airline pilot! No disrespect, but I've seen Captains with bigger bellies than Rik Waller. Not that I have to worry, I hold a class 1 and have a six pack these days, that's what six months in the sun and lots of exercise does to you!
Regards, Jack.