I totally concur with 1.3Vstalls views: the best thing I did in 1975 was to join the RAF, the second best thing I did was to PVR in 1999 (after signing on to age 47). I thoroughly enjoyed my time until 1995 when the changes really started and leading to the subsequent closure of RAFG. So would I join now NO. I am seeing as much of the world now working on airliners as I did in the mob so there are other options to travel with work other than joining up.However I would never dissuade anyone from giving it a go; what maketh the man or women etc etc etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!