Army officers have long taken this path and there is no reason why more pilots should not.
I know of several Navs/WSOs/Lookers who did well in the City - they were decisive, numerate and good communicators who could lead/work in a team.
Think beyond the poling skills. Time was when many of John Lewis's senior management were ex-Forces officers - the current chairman went to RMAS and served in the Scots Guards. Has to be better than working for O'Leary.