Difference between civilian and military licences
 

Hi, I was wondering if there were any differences between civilian and military aeroplane licences. Also if i wanted to change from military to civilian, how hard would this be?

Well, the military don't have licences for a start, so I guess that answers your question.

CR - is that the same for Australia where the poster resides or is that a UK only thing?

The UK military don't have licences, other countries do.

In terms of converting to civilian - you get dispensations. The amount depends on what you fly and how much. If you are really interested, read the latest version of LASORS (either google it or use CAA website). - this is for the UK only, obviously, no idea about Oz.

If you are looking at the military as merely a means of getting a free/cheap civil licence then I hope and believe that the system will sniff that out and you wont get the chance.

Aussie military don't get licences either. However, passing pilots' course and a subsequent operational conversion gives you training deemed to be equivalent to a CPL (A) or (H) as applicable which you can apply to CASA for and be issued on payment of the required fees.
Instrument and instructor ratings don't transfer directly, but flying hours and experience are counted. For example, if you were a military instructor, you would be exempt the course of training required by a civilian pilot wanting an instructor rating (as you've already done a course recognised to cover the requirements) and would only need to do a flight test to be awarded the rating.
Have a hunt through the regs at casa.gov.au; there are some that cover what you're asking about.

thanks for your replys guys

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Difference between civilian and military licences
About £70K

And the non-optional extra of getting shot at?

Per annum?:}

70k
 

...and about 11 years:(