Hi Pete,
At 34, you’re not to old to begin flight training, but I also wouldn’t
waste any time. The other mentors and I are US based pilots. We don’t have
a lot of insight on flight training programs outside of the US.
Training in the US requires US citizenship or Permanent Reseidency.
I suggest reaching out to some UK based airlines. I am aware that some of
them have cadet programs.
Also take a look at this thread. It was started a few days ago. You might
find some helpful information in it.
Once you find and complete a training program that will work for you, most
pilots build their time as a flight instructor, which is what I recommend.
Sorry for not being able to answer all of your questions, but hopefully
I’ve at least steered you in the right direction.
Tory