Hi j4mi3,
I left school with no qualifications at all. I went to college trained as a plumbing and heating engineer, did that for 16 years, then thought, I've had enough of having my head down someone else's toilet and decided to change careers in September 2002 and started flying with an airline in December 2006.
I was no way academic and found the ATPL's incredibily tough
, hence the 4 year training!, but, I got through it......eventually!!!
If I can get through the trauma of the ATPL's, all the flying and jet conversion course
, then I'm sure at your age, you will breeze it.
I was 34 when I started the training, so no spring chicken!!
I hope this helps, if you want anymore help PM me.