Thanks very much for the replies!.............I had a look at the threads you gave me, thank you very much for your effort there, however it all looks pretty grim.
I am applying for the RAF (pilot Scholarship) at the moment, in fact I shall be attending OASC Cranwell at the end of August. The only problem is that I could be rejected on the grounds of not having Officer potential or the like, the military seem to (from my experience) want your desire to become an Officer to precede being a pilot (which is merely your branch choice), which I suppose I can understand.
Although one thing, I didn't see much on the threads about Helo operators such Bond or Bristow, which I understand are big North Sea operators (correct me if I'm wrong). Does anyone know what their requirements are? Is it CPL(H) or do they want the full ATPL and Instrument Rating as well.......I suppose this is difficult to ask as requirement presumably fluctuate a great deal.
Cheers again
Meurig
PS irlandes - do you think its worth in that case doing an aerospace engineering degree and working as an Engineer for a large company or an MOD sub-contractor.
I mean I'd enjoy that as a subject although I've heard that its a lot of work, and I should be able to get the grades to do that course in Uni.