Aspiring Pilot,

I got to the latter stages of the Aer Lingus pilot cadetship late last year and did not study Physics for my Leaving Cert...

I suggest going to University first, that four years and part time flying in Leixlip will give you the clarity you need, additionally you can also apply for the AL cadetship later this year..

That's a relief. Do you have a degree?

Aspiringpilot, I am studying a degree and I finished my PPL last november. you can do both. Finish your degree there are a lot of European pilots withouth university degree. Also learning another language apart from English would be a good decision (I am Spanish which means I have the whole Spanish market). Being a pilot is harder but what is not harder in the 21 first century? Do it! I will carry on my modular training, where?

https://www.flybe.com/corporate/care...t_training.htm

This link will show where you should go if you are modular.

Best of luck.

The answer is YES, but post graduation
 

I am not familiar with the Irish Education System. However I would suggest that you need the equivalent of physics at GCSE / O level (England & Wales) or Standard Grade Credit / National 5 (Scotland).
I take it you have Maths and Chemistry at this level?

This flying game needs some scientific understanding when studying aircraft type technical subjects. However, Double maths with physics is not necessary at A level. SIN/COS/TAN is as difficult as it gets. Lots of arithmetic. SUMS.

I have known students with a less than ideal education background attempt groundschool. They struggled badly. If only they had achieved at school in sciences , it would have been reasonably straight forward.

The EASA exams are not individually difficult, but overall high in volume, of low grade material. A basic science background is essential.
Your present accountancy studies are more demanding than ATPL courses/exams.

Complete your present studies, and work hard to obtain a good degree. 2:1 or better would be ideal.
Sponsorship application to BA or Aer Lingus with a degree will put you in a good position. Remember maturity is a critical factor, and at 19 ,it is unlikely to be there just yet. 2years+ can make all the difference.

If you have any further Qs, just ask.

At 19 you really don't need to be in any sort of rush. Many people only get the cash together by their mid to late 30's and by then the clock is seriously ticking. If I were you I'd start working on my private and take it modular from there. Saving up to do it all in one go isn't necessarily the best way to do things either. I did that for a part 141 course in the US but I wish I'd started years earlier by getting my private locally and taking it from there. I was almost 40 when I finished, broke and no chance of taking it further. Seriously mate, suss out a good school/instructors to do your private with first and take it from there, you'll get a better feel for everything first and it gives you options and flexibility with age on your side into the bargain.