There's lots of ugly truth out there, and here's mine: 727 Flight Engineer ~3k hrs., A&P Mechanic~25+ yrs., Private Pilot currently working on my Instrument rating. Yeah, it's that ugly. Too old for FedEx or the majors, and too many bills to live on 24k a year at a commuter (if they'd even hire me- eventually). Bottom line- love to fly, starting way late, looking for advice. I'm thinking maybe a cargo carrier or a VIP three-holer operation that will upgrade me to a window seat. Any suggestions?