Klako
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Klako
I think most of those problems are due to a tough economy, management miscues and a changing environment.
And besides just what does that have to do with the notion that the pro 60 crowd is mistaken about their endeavor? Maybe you can explain why the ICAO rule includes a requirement for you to have someone under 60 if you are over 60. Do you think aging is an issue?
If yes how would you screen for old age issues?
If no then you think the ICAO rule is bad?
What would you propose that is better?
Please answer the questions. Logically.
You say most of the airline problems are due to a tough economy, management miscues and a changing environment.
Then why are the companies that are healthy like SW in favor of increasing the age 60 rule? I say APA/ALPA with their disfunctional politics is the primary cause of their problems. John Prater may be their savior.
The ICAO rule includes a requirement to have someone under 60 if the other pilot is over 60, probably as an interim measure to safely verify and gather more data.
How should we screen for old age issues? The goal should be to demonstate that age alone is not the issue. Screen all pilots with the same standard as the age 65 pilot. A person’s age must not be the sole determination of one’s ability to safely perform the duties of an airline pilot. No one has proven that physical and mental decline can be measured by age alone. We have all observed that some people decline in their physical and mental abilities faster that others. There is the experience factor to be considered also. Everyone since the Wright Brothers has known that the more experienced pilot is the safer pilot. Though highly experienced pilots may suffer some varying amount decline in physical abilities as they age, their experience will more than compensate for any slight physical decline in performance.
What would I propose that is better? I would increase the medical standards for every pilot regardless of age and make retirement a choice not an arbitrary age.
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