Just wondering if I might be able to get a bit more advice about my situation. My application to ADFA was unsucessful as I was not competative enough, however my tests scores were good enough to change my application to Direct Entry Pilot. In the mean time Iam about to commence a mechanical engineering degree (mechanical because there is a uni very close to home that does it, so i go there for 2 years then get a transfer to finish as aeronautical). At the moment my plans are if i get an offer to join as a DEO Pilot this year then I'd leave the degree, and mabey come back to it later in life, but if I dont then finish the degree before I reapply. Does this sound like a plan?
Another thing is if i cannot get into the RAAF at all, but finish an Aeronautical engineering degree, whilest gaining flying experience in both powered and gliding what is the best way to go about getting into test flying the civillian route? I've got a good idea of how i can get there if I can join the RAAF, but if I cant iam not sure what I can do to increase my chances or just how to get into it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.