DS is looking at aviation as a possible career route. To become a pilot competition is stiff and the the fees are high. Would he need to do a degree first or train to be a pilot straight after A levels? Would a 20 yr old pilot without a degree be employable?
Pilot training fees in Canada are about $48,000, as opposed to £80,000 in the UK. Are the qualifications transferable?
Again, you can become an ATC at 18 yr old post A levels, but will there be a glass ceiling if you do not have a degree?
So confused about advising him degree/not degree and the cost implications with the different routes.
Advise would be so welcome!
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breward · 13/03/2016 10:04
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