BA's cadet scheme is open to people up to the age of 55 so being older won't go against you, unless you are over 55
However, it was recently suggested to me that BA are seen to open applications to older candidates as a "nod" to equal ops and statistics, and that the reality is that you probably are disadvantaged.
Couple this with the common saying that "airlines want to employ future captains". What is your chance of becoming a captain if you are 55 when you enter training...? Makes me wonder.
I hope that isn't the case.
I got through to the last stage of BA sponsorship, hmmm, about 16 years ago, but that was as far as I got. Since then life has managed to get in the way and at almost 40 (kids have left home) I am now reconsidering visiting my old passion.
So, I would LOVE to hear from people 40+ who have been accepted onto these cadet courses just to prove that in theory it is possible.