The advice of previous poster concerning, dont forget, aviation is a seniority based system and to keep moving toward your goal. I think he had good advice.

Currently, I'm 45 and 75 Capt at FDX. (Not beating my chest, but used as a reference point). I got to the line in back of 727 at 29 y/o. Not the youngest, but respectable. The first 10 years getting paid to see the world was....well, I had to pinch myself to believe it was really happening.

But now, after having a wife, 2 kids, and a life outside aviation, all I want to do is have more time in my own bed, my own car. Being at home is a very valuable commodity. Generally, in this biz, it requires seniority.

The best asset you can have is not 9,000 hours, but persistency in knocking on the right doors for your long term employer.

I'm sincerely glad you're happy where you are. There's a lot to be said for that.

Best of luck to you. I think you're on the right track.