Hello all. 1st post:

Depends how long the economy stays the way it is. Tough question to answer. Also, the age 65 rule is causing a little stagnation too.

I can't remember where I read it but speculators are saying 2 or 3Q of 2009 till economy turns around.

In the meantime, acquire your pilot ratings and build your flight time. Their will be a lot of pilots out there with more flight time and experience than you trying to go where you want to go.

Best of luck to you!