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Old 29th Aug 2014, 13:58
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So my first question is what should I take??
Are you studying A-Levels (or equivalent) at college? If you are then I don't think it makes a huge difference whether or not you study Geography instead of Electronics. Both are good subjects in my opinion.

...my second question is how does employment look over the next 3 to 4 years?
Pretty good relative to previous years by most accounts, but still highly competitive.

Third is basically should I go to university as I know that no airline requires it however it does stand out in comparison to others but I will be four years older at the end of it.
I'm really not sure going to university does make you stand out a whole lot in this industry. I have mixed opinions on this question to be honest. On one hand I think it's good to have a plan B in case your chosen career never comes to fruition. On the other hand going to university will cost you a lot of money in terms of debt and lost earnings, which isn't hugely compatible with then embarking on a course of flight training. So it really depends on your personal circumstances. Either way, good luck!
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