If you can find a pipeline patrol job, go for it. Otherwise, I would say bite the bullet and go instruct for 12-18 months. One of the major cargo carriers just had a 57 year old new hire (I flew with him) so the age ceiling is pretty thin these days. Get your 1500 hrs ASAP, get on with a regional, upgrade, become a check airman and with the hiring/shortage that exists (and will exist for years to come) you are a few years away from the majors. Delta and United are even hiring pilots without 1000 turbine PIC. Best of luck to you!