Funding the whole thing yourself
I think it is safe to say that the airline industry is not in the best of health at the moment and after having failed to make it through Britannia's selection and the CTC scheme (which seems to dominate the wannabes forum!) I am definitely considering the do-it-yourself route
Fortunately I have always had a second option on the back burner; I am going up to RAFC Cranwell on the 11/2 for Officer selection, hopefully with a view to becoming an ATCO. Not as good as flying obviously, but spondoolies are the issue here...
My plan is to do a short service commision, which is six years (option to leave after three if I really hate it). Clearly I need a salary before banks will even talk to me with regard to the disgusting amount of money required to train! So, can any of you professionals out there who have trodden the intimidating road of self-finance give me any practical advice? Am I being realistic in thinking that I could consolidate my leave and do some kind of modular training whilst I'm in the RAF?
Please help!
Dan (increasingly frustrated graduate)