Something *useful* LOL

Computer geeks are perpetually in demand, even after the dot com bust. So are project managers so having project management education, experience, certifications, can be very useful. The big trick is converting your previous job experience into a generic skill. A CA is a small team leader, so is an FO (So are FAs for that matter). You're also a process manager. You take diverse inputs and make real time operational decisions based on policy, federal regulations, experience, and a wildly varied set of inputs, many of which are contradictory and therefore need rationalization before using the information.

Sounds like a wal-mart middle manager actually. The trick is to aim high enough in that non-flying company's structure since you obviously can't compete with a recent college grad with exactly the training needed for the entry level job. For that, you need leadership experience in environments that translate to the job you're applying for. Making that translation can be hard but a good recruiter or career counselor can make resume magic happen without making up anything or stretching the truth.