"I've been looking at this Regional Air Academy in Phoenix. Anybody heard of it?"

Yeah, nice website, not so nice comments from most on the net. Do a search here and at jetcareers.

You're not too old but don't expect to hit the big time without a degree and just starting out now. Do some research at the academy forums and check out some smaller schools to see if you're a fit. 14 months is enough time to get your CFI just about anywhere and begin to build time towards a better job. Especially see DesertDog71's posts and blog at jetcareers.