One of the most common questions people ask when considering a career in aviation is:

"Am I too old to become a pilot?"

The question comes from people of all ages. Some are 35-year-old professionals looking for a career change. Others are 40, 45, or even approaching 50 and wondering if they have missed their chance to fly commercially.

The good news is that age alone does not determine whether you can become a pilot. In fact, many people enter aviation later in life and successfully build rewarding careers in the cockpit.

If you're wondering whether it's too late for you, here's what you need to know.