Hi boogie-nicey, thank you for your honest comments - that is after all why I have posted on this forum to hopefully get some genuine advice. I have no illusions that this industry is easy even for a young student fresh from uni etc, who is far more appealing than I. It is however reassuring to know that there is a small possibility for someone of my age. The career I will be coming from is probably just if not more competitive than the airline industry, so I have no bleary eyes about the risks involved and how focussed and determined one must be in order to achieve their goals.
If my research proves that all routes lead to just a career as a teacher in the air then I will pursue this no further. If however I feel there is a possibility that someone of 30 may be able to get work on a flight deck then there is a chance I may take the gamble. But I never do anything without good research.
Regards