Don't get into aviation period. Go in a different direction. Fly for a hobby. This profession is headed in the wrong direction. The pay and benefits don't compensate for the long hours. It is the only profession that your experience does not get you a better paying job. It sucks ! If things continue at the current rate all regionals will be sweat shops (close already) and growing daily. And the better paying jobs are going away. Why start a profession with this bleak of an outlook? Look at what an Airline pilot was paid 20+ years ago and check todays pay rates! Sorry, Just the facts. Become a plumber,electrician etc.