Getting a job
Rodge.
It is not going to be as easy as you think.
Firstly I completely agree with the above comments, this industry is not like most others.
So take some time research the internet, visit some schools.
There are various ones near you at Barton, Liverpool, Leeds and Blackpool.
You can either go Integrated, from zero to hero ( but without a job and with a big debt.)
Or you can go the Modular route.
First you start by getting your PPL
Before you start the CPL course you need to have completed the ATPL exams.
There used to be CPL and ATPL exams, but now there is just the ATPL's.
For distance learning ATPL's there are many schools, I went to Bristol.
Then you need 150 hours total time or so to start a CPL course.
You could do these hours whilst studying the above.
Then some more hour building to attain 200 hours for the CPL to be issued.
Then comes the IR.
If you want an Airline job most will want an MCC course (Multi Crew).
All any of the above entitles you to.
Is to join a very long and distinguished queue.
There are many variants of the above like doing the IR before CPL.
Doing the CPL then doing an FI course to gain some experience instructing.
Hope some of the above helps.
CMO