I took a 15 year hiatus from flying to be a stay at home dad. MY son is grown and I am looking to continue my career in aviation. I am 45 years old commercial SEL/MEL and have 1700 hours, 500 multi, 25 turbine, and 1500 PIC. I recently took my flight review and IPC as well as flying regularly to gain some recency. I acquired my time both instructing and flying single pilot 135 in a Baron. I don't have my ATP yet, and financially it would be best if my new job could help me obtain it. The industry is unrecognizable from when I left in regards to pay and time required for jobs and because of this I am looking for some direction for my career. In the past I feel as if the Regionals were the obvious next step but with the shortage we have with pilots, I am curious if I could bypass this step. I'm older and would like to get a seniority number ASAP. I understand I am lacking in Turbine PIC. Have any of you seen pilots with my time get hired directly into the Majors including FedEx/UPS? I spoke with someone at Atlas and they said they have hired people with less time but 'recommended' getting my ATP before I apply. Is this going to be a common issue? Please recommend Airlines (pax and cargo) that would look at me as well as if you have seen pilots with my qualifications get hired into your workplace. Possible corporate jobs too! Thanks for your time and help! I missed flying!!

AJ