ATPL to dream or not to dream approaching 34?

[Broomstick Flier]

JJ,

My advice is go for it.
I first started the path towards the CPL/IR back in the early nineties but due some financial problems, the plans stalled and I went over to work with flight operations (flight dispatching).

More recently (mid-2007) a short flight on a C182 with a mate of mine re-ignited the old passion and since then I not only got my PPL ticket but I'm also on the verge of taking my check ride for the CPL/IR.

Our industry is very broad and with the added age (I'm 35 now) we start to see thinks a bit differently than a 20ish year old. Airlines still attract me a lot, but bizjets, and even GA and flight instructions are also viable options.

On the other hand, I already prepared myself for not getting a job, but, the way I see it, I must at least take all possible steps to make me eligible for a flying job.

Good luck and enjoy every minute of it.