Yes.
A friend of mine was an RAF Avionics Technician and he got a PPL.
He got it from Moray flying club which is based at RAF Kinloss. He told me it was discounted and one of the cheapest flying clubs in the UK. £112.50 per hour. Here is a link to their website http://www.morayflyingclub.com
He even got funding towards the cost through the Enhanced Leaning Credits that the RAF provide.
He then got an instrument rating and often hired out their Cessna 152 or 172 and land away. I've fond memories of flying with him to a grass airstrip by Dornoch while dog walkers would wonder across!
Being a good AvTech could be an advantage as you'll know about the cockpit instruments.