Hi everyone.

I'm in my thirties and recently finished my degree in Math with a 3.43 gpa. It's been my childhood dream to fly. I have more than enough money saved and will attend a local school with a great reputation as I would like to avoid the painfully expensive academy route.

After high school I enlisted in the military and, afterwards, worked in blue-collar construction. My question and concern is will airlines throw my resume straight into the trash?

I ask this question because my experience in college, networking events and career fairs has been unfruitful and a few times degrading. Most, if not all, have made it obvious they perceive me as beneath them.

Is an airline career possible for me or should I not waste thousands in flight training to just end up back in construction?

Please, really would appreciate honesty... even if it's displeasing.