Being an "Airline Pilot" ain' all that its cracked up to be. By all means learn to fly, but don't narrow your job search to airline pilot only. Flying 135, freight etc can all be rewarding jobs. Check the regional posts on flightinfo.com and see how happy the rj pilots are. I would recommend having a large stash of cash and no debt if you want to pursue this. Keep in mind that doing it for a living may also take the fun out of a great hobby.