At your age young man I would take the harsh but fair words of Rampy Tee and put your undoubted skills to other uses. He will save you as many years of your life as you choose to chase your goal.
Some jobs are restricted in the current market........but some jobs are disappearing never ever to come back. This is not to do you down but the Russian cargo types are going/gone. If they do need anybody they are cheaper than you. The rest is done on a laptop. The integrators don't need you. The only need left is to keep the locals at bay, and that is also changing into being controlled by the military, UN etc.
Conclusion?
a) You are not required. Even in dangerous places the infrastructure improves.
b) You are required. Life expectancy slim. Where is the fun of the old job?
c) Livestock flights? Jobs scarce. Market saturated with experience.
Last edited by greuzi; 3rd February 2009 at 09:02.