Sounds LEW747 like you may have several paths. If your ultimate goal is to get to the airlines then best thing is to focus your hour building now that you have your PPL, do this in a structured manner including getting your 300NM X/C under your belt and perhaps pick up Night, IMC and Complex. Consider ME with your IR rating once you know for sure airlines are your firm direction. The ATPL studies are very intense and one needs to think really carefully before commiting to the study of 15 hours p.w. I have just finished my 14th exam last week, took 16 months from start and I have two demanding jobs. I used CAT's
www.cranfieldaviation.com and would recommend you talk to them. The ATPL course is structured but there is flexibility in which sequence you do it.
