I think it's worth remembering that the age thing is a drawback, but not imposible. I know of someone who got a first job on a 737-400 at the age of 49, and that was in the middle of the Gulf war. I don't know the full details, but I'm sure that a dose of luck is required, but as you get older you get better at creating your own luck IMHO.. .. .It can be done.. .. .PS