first of all . you don't get any license right out of school . and according to you , you are going to do a 10 months course on sheet metal ? I don't think it is TC accredited ( correct me if I'm wrong ) so for AME M , you will need 48 months apprenticeship , then 4 exams . (depend on which type of ...

AME-S are in high demand .

I'm 33 and currently in school for AME-M...don't let yourself think you are too old for anything . life is a choice .

good luck on finding work . shouldn't be too hard right now .