If flying is your passion, do it for fun. Flying for a living kinda ruins it after a while. Having said that, there are too many unknowns to answer your question. As you know, the airline industry follows the economy. We don't know when the next economic crash will happen, but given the past history, we are due for another downturn. A career that is tied to the price of oil can be tough...

If you succeed in obtaining all the requisite training and experience, and get on with a regional carrier that has "flow", it is theoretically possible for you to reach that goal in 13 years. Barring any economic melt-downs like we have had.... Will it be worth the 6-figure investment? Who knows...

Are you prepared to move around the country, and be away from your family for a good part of your life? Many things to consider...