I'm an SPC at the moment while I finish my second University course and love it, however I love flying even more.
So I'm hoping to join the Police for a couple of years, 4-5years enjoy it while doing the flying part time and then join straight into the airlines when I get my chance. If I never get a job with the airlines I would be more than happy to stick with the Police to be honest.
Recruitment wise, I live in Scotland so the Scottish Govt is doing a huge amount of recruitment at the moment to gain an extra 1,000 officers but there is also a large amount retiring so I've been told the next 3 years is a perfect time to join the force full time.