Ed,
Where do you live and how much multi time do you have. I would go get a Commericial ME license and then look for a King Air, Navahoe, multi anything operator to let you sit right seat. If you gain the confidence of your Captains, on empty legs then your opportunities will open up from there.
But I would NOT give up the technology gig. I left the major airlines after a second furlough and let me tell you, stability is EVERYTHING.