First off, I have recently completed getting my instrument rating and have been enjoying being a private pilot for the last few years. I had never given it any real thought until recently, getting my commercial rating. I see that nearly every forum someone ask about the best rout to go, talking about private instructor or somewhere like ATP flight schools. but what I have never seen anyone ask is how do airlines look at hiring a new pilot that are in the mid 40's? are they not so into it or do they prefer it because they wouldnt have to worry about someone a lot younger leaving after getting sr pilot hours logged. at the moment I am considering getting it and trying to catch some local jobs flying as a charter pilot. any comments, ideas or just what ever I am open to hear it. Thanks in advance.