Flopgut said:
There are NO career expectations past age 60 for airline captains in this business. ZERO!
That's why I'm urging my Senator to pass this legislation. That way, the next time you or anybody else says, "There are no expectations past age 60 for airline captains in this business," I can say, "Oh yes there are! Read the new law that allows us to fly until the age of 65." And y
ou sir may absolutely, positively, 100%
count on the fact that if I am physically able, I WILL fly to that age.
You didn't "expect" that a law totally unsupported by fact, one that is unknown to aviation in most of the world and that didn't exist for for first 50 years of commercial aviation, would ever be changed?
Well, boo-freakin'-hoo, pardner. You're on notice. You can
definitely expect it now.
(Jeeze...and to think that these are the same guys who contend that it's the old guys who "lack situational awareness" and the ability to assimilate new tasks and job descriptions. <Sigh...>)
I would make one suggestion. If the thought of spending a few more years in each of the seats and equipment types that your company operates makes this job simply untenable for you, I would suggest that you find another line of work as soon as possible. You're not going to like this, or some of the other changes that are coming down the pike.
Flopgut said:
I am the son of an airline pilot who lost his job and had his pension taken at 50 years old. I know how hard it is from first hand experience. He had a plan, got the family earnings back on track and started a new career, which he later retired form as an exec. Of course it wasn't easy, but he did it. And since you and your ilk are convinced that your talents and abilities are so special, I'd like to see you tackle the same challenges he did!
Why should I? I have a job, and the future of my company is somewhat assured, at least until after I retire. I don't need to "start a new career." Like your father, I too, "have a plan." In my case, it's utilizing my talents to preserve the job I have. That includes working dilligently to bring this "age 60" nonsense to an end.
By the way, you seem to feel that whatever success is enjoyed by those who came before you is directly at your expense. I'm curious...what new career did your father go into? And as he became more successful in his field, did his presence not serve to keep others from attaining higher goals?
I think your Dad should have stayed home and drawn Social Security, and let the younger guys have a shot at some of those "executive positions" at which he served. He had no business "stealing" a position at 50 years old, that so many junior staffers were hoping to get.