On the final approach for 22L and 22R here. If you're making bank and not happy about the job, maybe you need to find a new job. Flying is definitely fun and the cool factor is high. However, you also have to realize that it is very expensive to learn how to fly, get all the certifications and ratings, build time as a CFI and make next to nothing, so that you can go work for a regional airline making a little more than nothing (compared to your current salary). So, my suggestion is to fly for fun and look for another job that you will be happier with. It's one thing if you were single and have no dependents, but your decision for this career change into aviation must be made carefully. I would hate to see you not be able to feed the kids and give them what they need to succeed in life. I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life here. Just something to think carefully about.

I'd go hit up Farmingdale and look for a flight school there and get your private certification first. Then decide if this is something you might want to look into further. And do lots and lots of research and understand the industry. The glory days of making bank flying airplanes are over. Make no mistake abou that.