OK, it's kind of a long story but essentially I stopped flying Vipers 10 years ago. My last tour was a staff job overseas and I retired from that and stayed overseas as a GS. (The money was good and it was good for the family). I've missed flying professionally but concentrated on taking care of my family. I have stayed relatively current by flying as a CFI (172s), and getting a CFII but it's nearly impossible to get the 100 hours a year most places require for any kind of currency. Also, since I came out of fighters, coupled with the long time off, I'm wondering if I have ANY appeal to any of the airlines. I don't have the ATP yet but plan to get it soon (it's tough when you're overseas). I just turned 50 (is that a big obstacle?)

I realize the change in minimum time required is coming up so that increases the chances, but at the same time, I'm not going to take a job with a feeder at $18k a year. I love flying but that's just silly and I have a family to support. I'm willing to base overseas, at least for a while longer.

Any insight/advice would be appreciated.