"I wouldn't even think about finding somewhere to actually fly until you've got 14 passes."
You are allowed to do your training while you study - you just can't take the skill test until you've done all the exams. With an ICAO ATP, it will typically take less than 6 months, here, at least, even with a full time job and two kids. It's 1500 hours as PIC on multipilot aircraft to self certify - 500 hours to avoid the full type rating course.