Thanks again for your replies guys. I am quite lucky in that I am able to take a career break from my current job (Police Officer) for up to five years. So I can always go back to a decent salary should things not work out in the first five years. There seems to be mixed feelings about the job market. I was talking to a Britannia Airways FO last week who said that things aren't quite as bad as they are made out and there are jobs to be had.
I think its now or never for me. I have the financial opportunity to do it now so I think I would certainly regret it if I didnt take the chance.
Keep me updated on your progress guys.
Thanks again.
Steve.