Airline Pilots..advice for my lad please

[silverback mike]

Hello Aviation people.
Just a quick bit of advice if possible. My lad managed a good bunch of gcse results. He was wondering if there is a route into becoming a commercial pilot by way of apprenticeship or sponsorship.
Any advice massively appreciated.

[silverback mike]

Thanks for the input so far folks. Yes he has always had a love of aviation and has been in the air cadets etc. It's a real desire to fly rather than loads of money for him. He's at work at the moment but will really appreciate the input when he gets in.

[silverback mike]

Exceptionally good advice from all, many thanks. My lad has devoured the information and most grateful
Thanks again.

[silverback mike]

Thanks again folks, all messages passed on to the boy!

[silverback mike]

He's applied to the RAF already but for some reason came across a stumbling block. I don' think, due to the cuts further aircraft are being brought into service and apparently there are lots of pilots. Not over subscription as such but they are taking literally the top 1% of everyone.

Same with the RN I believe..

[silverback mike]

Thanks Chaps, I'll keep you posted with proceedings.

That is if he doesn't cream in racing the new Rotax Kart he's hairing around on now.

[silverback mike]

Thanks PC, I'll direct him to your blog. much appreciated.

[silverback mike]

Thanks once again for the replies chaps.