Thanks all
Thank you all for your comments and advice. I heed your warnings about the licensing and will keep my head down and get my ATPL as soon as we know what the new bridging package is likely to be.
The RAF seem to be quite onside and after hearing my issues they have given me a few options.
Who knows, one day you may be able to cut me in half and see 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' once again written through my core!
I shall keep you posted as to alternative employment as it presents itself.
Thanks again, i was rather on the verge of marching into the OCs office and placing my PVR papers on the desk.
And Mr Caley, Cheshire/Derbyshire/footballers wives country, old boy. Can't get too close to the Riff-Raff can we?