Lastshot,

I hate to rain on your parade, but I believe that rickair is right in that there really is no up side to hiring someone who is approaching an age limit, who is unknown by the new unit, when they can hire a younger guy, either from their own unit, or off the street, who shows an equal desire to succeed. The thing that you have going for you is that you're already a pilot, however, in the overall scheme of things, that in and of itself is really not too important. I say all the above, coming from basically the same situation that you are in, except that when I applied, I was a SSGT weapons loader, but not a pilot. Regardless, don't let any of us influence your decision. Perseverance is one of the keys to a successful life. If you really want it, go for it.

Good luck.

JJ