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Old 21st Apr 2015, 21:27
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SimonK
 
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Sorry to hear about your health issues....who told you that you would get a Class 1 medical, was it your PME? Might be worth splashing the cash and going to the CAA at Gatwick and actually getting a Class 1 before you go any further. Seem to remember it costs £400 all in, which is infinitely cheaper than splurging a load of cash on ATPL exams and flying training to find you can't hold a commercial licence.

There are plenty of multi-pilot jobs out there....not a huge amount right now due to the downturn in Oil and Gas, but that may count for you as you would need a year or two (max) to get your exams done and your IR issued, dependent on your work rate and finances of course.

As one door closes, another one opens......good luck.

Edit: regarding your experience, speak to a good training provider, try Helicopter Services at Wycombe Air Park or Starspeed, or the Bristow Academy and they will be able to advise you how much of a training course you would need to do. I believe they have discretion with military pilots to reduce the training, but with your relatively limited experience you may have to do a bit more than you think. Hopefully you've registered for ELCs....which are worth their weight in gold.
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