At 54, with 7.5k hours (7k rotary) and held a UK ATPL now JAR CPL aeroplanes. Line training captain with my current rotary job. H & A instrument ratings current.
I am having to jump through all the hoops for an airline job, going nowhere fast. £5000 to renew my aeroplanes IR last month (6 hours flying time only plus 6 sim).
Your reality check is me! It's going to cost you with absolutely no guarantee of a job.
Sorry