I'm not entirely sure if this is the right forum to place this message, but I feel this forum is more relevant considering I am seriously interested in becoming a helicopter pilot.
I'm 16 years old and having just sat and hopefully (don't want to take anything for granted just yet
) passed my A/S exams I now have to consider my next step post A-levels.
I went solo in a glider last December and I have accumulated 12 solo flights to date (the weather being so miserable and changeable, I've been severely restricted). What I'd like to know is what is best option for becoming a helo pilot, is the military the way forward (I understand you have to be an officer first) or is it best to self-fund my pilot training, although I imagine this would be significantly more than fixed wing training.
If the latter is the case, what qualification/license would I need to attain and what is the score on the job-market in this field of aviation - its pretty grim for airlines?
Also - would if be best for me to get a degree first?
All the best
Meurig