Started at 23 after stint with Uncle Sam. Spent 2.5 years getting Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, and Associates degree. Spent 2 more years finishing the 'ol Bachelor's degree while Instructing, gettin my MEI, and building time. Regional FO at 27. Just turned 29 two days ago & the goal was to make Captain by 30 so we'll see what happens.