Age is an issue but it should not be an issue. The issue should be based on demonstrated ability.
I spoke to a recruitment manager of a large Dash8 operator based in the UK. He was really happy with my CV and what i had accomplished but did not like the fact I was 36. He said i was a training risk for the TR on the TP. Since then I have finished a large jet TR. Just goes to show that they know nothing and talk out their a***s.
Age is not an issue if you have the ability the motivation and the desire to succeed, but you will come up againist prehistoric recruitment personnel that will look no further than your age.
Best wishes.