Jam - I got my frozen ATPL aged 34 but didn't get my first (tprop) airline job until I was 38!! It can take a while but from my (ltd) experience, a goodly number of those who stick at it eventually make it ................In that four year period I did come close to packing it all in on a number of occasions. It can be a bumpy ride and I would urge you to prepare accordingly SHOULD you choose to set out on 'the long and winding road' (sorry messrs Lennon/ Mccartney). Cheers