Hi Sm85
Welcome to the Wannabee forum of PPRuNe!
You will find lots of people here willing to help you get the first foot on the rung of the commercial aviation ladder - indeed you have already had replies!
You have obviously thought the career move through but if you do a little more research (use the Search function) you will find a lot of your questions have been asked and answered before.
Sadly it will also give you a good idea of the parlous state of the industry at the moment. It will also show you some of the pitfalls and expenses that lie ahead.
Good luck
HWB
Moderator
PS Before the usual sciolists begin baying I'll close the thread for now. Give me a call when you need more advice - or start a new thread!