Hi birdaman.
I wish you all the best with your career.
I see you edited out the one bit of your post which mongoose suggested you do. Not, unfortunately, quick enough, since Prune Fan#1 saw it first and reprinted it. Don't let his comments rattle you. (But don't discount the points he raises.)
I agree with zxcvbn that flight instructor work is one good option. It may be worth concentrating on the finances to acheive it.You will always have the rating and it may give you the edge later on as well.
Cheers
WHK4