Andy_20
24th Oct 2004, 16:42
Hi, im 20 and in the RAF as an avionics tech, i really want to become a pilot, always have! Problem is qualifications?! i hold 5 gcse's a-c, an nvq l3 and a btec and all corresponding key skills etc... are the nvq and btec valued enough for me to start training and be able to get a pilot job?
I currently looking into leaving the RAF and going to uni to do a aviation tech with pilot studies degree which i know will be good enough for the qualifications side, but means i wont be able to self sponsor myself through pilot training, on the other hand if i dont go to uni then my qualifications may hold me back on getting that good piloting job!?
family arent really sure of the best possible way of achieving both at the same time so im going to have to choose! would it be worth going to uni and struggle with the financial side?
Anyone with any advice, would be much appreciated.
Regards.
I currently looking into leaving the RAF and going to uni to do a aviation tech with pilot studies degree which i know will be good enough for the qualifications side, but means i wont be able to self sponsor myself through pilot training, on the other hand if i dont go to uni then my qualifications may hold me back on getting that good piloting job!?
family arent really sure of the best possible way of achieving both at the same time so im going to have to choose! would it be worth going to uni and struggle with the financial side?
Anyone with any advice, would be much appreciated.
Regards.