28k is good however he will need round about 70k including all living expences if he has to travel far, as well as skills test and materials etc.
with about 2 years full time training he will be about 48 or so by the time he coems out. from what i have read and know about the industry that is alot older than normal. he may be lucky and get a job, however some airlines may not take him on as by the time he will be ready to become captain, its time for him to retire. that is ofcourse if he gets a job fresh out of school...