Hi Llen
Hi Llen, I hope the following points help!
1 The present economic crisis is worsening by the day and may get a lot worse before recovery.
2 There is a very substantial number of type-rated and experienced pilots looking for jobs at the moment - plus a mountain of young FATPL holders.
3 In all likelyhood, you will be 37(ish) by the time you have your FATPL/IR etc.
Your age won't automatically bar you from getting that first job (plenty
have done so in the past) but it won't exactly add to the appeal of your CV
4 My humble view is that, when recovery starts, you may have to wait a
considerable time (maybe a couple of years?) for the pool of younger/more
experienced drivers to be taken up before you become attractive to
recruiters. That could conceivably be 2012 or even later!
On the other hand who knows? Clearly you have a dream and the resources to follow it.. and it seems that you won't go hungry any time soon.
Whatever you decide, good luck to you. bm