Tinwings
Goldwing:
First, I would suggest changing your handle to Tin or Balsawings, it's all you'll be able to afford for the first few years.
I too, joined up late in the industry, at 30. I'm 34 now and the guys call me "old man". The industry is hugely ageist. Most operators want low-timers to be young, so they can take advantage of them while they're still eager and stupid. You might have the skills, but you will present a threat to most CP's because you are experienced enough, in life if not in hours, to call BS when you see it.
I did the trip, met many CP's, and a number of them said flat out that I was too old to consider hiring. (pass me my cane, I need to go get my pension cheque) I got lucky in the end and was hired onto the right seat of a turboprop. I certainly don't regret my decisions to get here, but the getting here was tough. The first job especially so.
Good luck, hope to see you up there.