Guys,. .Everyone hears and says what they want to hear, but do not put up this pink haze of maturity. Airlines much rather have a young person as they can mould this indivudual to their needs. Us older guys are much too experienced in life and our personality is too strong to change. And that is not good. Another thing: at 35, I can offer 20 years of flying for an airline, let's say 15 years as captain (and you only earn your money for an airline as a captain, preferably a training one). The 20-years-old can offer 35 years, with 30 years as a captain. That's twice as long. Who do you think their gonna choose? Hint: it's not the "mature" guy....... .. .Don't wanna poop this party, but this is the way it works, and let noone tell you differently.