Hi All,

So I'm 34 and looking to change careers.

I went to a good university and did really well. After school, I took what I thought was a temp job as an insurance adjuster to avoid having to move back in with my parents, but unfortunately I'm still here. I am an independent so I do well, but this was never a career for me.

I have my private license, and really love it. I'd really like to get into being a pilot.

Don't mind the time in school, grunt work, couple years after at 20-30k, etc. Have the money to sink even into the accelerated retail programs, but am not sure this is money well spent. No debt or family in tow.

A few questions:

Certainly my age/unrelated experience is going to raise eyebrows with some people, but is it likely to close a lot of doors?

How challenging is it to get the CFI positions that get you the balance of flight hours?

If you were 34, extremely motivated and a little impatient, and had the resources to complete the transition, how would you do it?

Thanks