Career in Aviation
I am considering a career in flying, and aside from scraping the required funds together, I have one major concern; my educational background.
I left am 25 and left school 8 years ago. Those of you au fait with the education system will spot that this means I left in the middle of my 'A' levels. Out of interest this was my own decision and was not based upon predicted results ie. not because I was going to flunk it.
What I'm most interested in finding out is whether or not in general the aviation industry (for pilots) is much of a meritocratic society, or if my lack of formal education will hold me back in a significant way?
I would have thought that an ATPL would be proof enough of one's ability, however I am not in a position to comment as (a) I am not involved in the industry and (b) I want to be a pilot!
Do any of you guys out on the front line fly with anyone (or know of any pilot) who decided to finish their schooling at GCSE/'O' level?
Any experiences/opinions you can share on this matter would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Skint.