Originally Posted by
not_so_sis
I believe there is an option to take a degree whilst going through the training pipeline as a Pilot in the RAF, Royal Navy and In the Army Air Corps.
In my Specific are of interest which is the RAF, I would be interested to hear from Pilots or alike who have undertaken, or know of the degree's available whilst training, or any others who could nudge me towards a reference on the above.
Greatly appreciated.
not_so_sis
not_so, not so. In theory it might be possible but in practise, until legislation is introduced to increase the day to 36 hours, you will find that training will take over your life for as long as it takes.
Once you are out of the training pipeline, and on a sqn, you start again with OpQual. Once you have qualified as an operational pilot, say 3 years or more down the line, you will want/need to hone your professional skills.
Once you have attained a moderate operational proficiency you
might consider undertaking training for professional enhancement, such as staff studies or becoming a qualified ----- instructor.
Only when you are away from the frontline, and in a staff job, might you consider you have the time to undertake degree studies.
There are people who have done it but very few. I only got my degrees once I had a regular 9-5 job and the ability to plan my own programme.