Ben Phillips, 34, joined the Met Police at just 18 years old, embarking on what he thought was his dream career. While still working for the Met, the father-of-three found his wings, juggling training to be a pilot with being a police officer for four years from 2019. He completed his initial training through Wizz Air with CTC Aviation, which now operates as Acron Aviation, and gained his commercial license. He works as a trainer for Wizz Air, as well as a pilot, and enjoys the flexibility his role offers. As for whether Ben would ever go back to his old job as a Met Police Officer, he says, 'Not as probably a regular police officer.

Source: Daily Mail January 18, 2026 06:43 UTC