AGE 60 passes Senate today..

[bluefishbeagle]

Repeal of the age 60 injustice means that millions of dollars lost by generations past will now be regained but not by those who were unjustly removed from the cockpit, that's gone forever.

You talk about having your income reduced and disregard the same plight others have endured.

Sounds like whining to me.

 

[Falconjet]

Sounds like whining to me.

Must be time for a hearing test old man.

FJ

 

[AA767AV8TOR]

That is a pretty good example, but you are missing something key to the argument.

The old guys say "you will enjoy the same benefit of working from age 60 to 65, and you can retire at 60 if you want, but you have a choice" Well, the truth is that of the money that you lose from delay of upgrade you don't start to earn that money back until you turn age 60. On your 60th bday you can start earning back the money that you would have earned had the rule not changed. In my case, I have to work for at least 2 years before I break even on where I would have been without the rule change. So my first extra dollar earned isn't until age 62 and change. You ask most of these guys and they will say that they'd like to work an extra couple years, but not to 65. Yeah, the couple extra years is what I have to work to break even you bastard. So if I work to age 65, I really only get the 2.5 years of pay/benefits/growth divided by 5 years. Not a sweet deal. Thanks for making me work for 2+ years for free.

BobbyB,

Thanks for making the argument that I’ve been preaching for over 10 years since the PPF really started making this a big issue in the 90’s.

Age 65 is nothing more than making whole a few guys at the tip of the spear and allowing a few retired military guys (that already have a pension) the ability to fly five more years.

The great majority of us will find that we will get to work an extra five years for only a couple of years of extra pay. How good a deal is that?? The main argument from the pro-65 crowd of “you get to work an extra five years” holds little water when the effect of loss of compounding earnings from pensions, 401k, and other investments are figured into the equation.

Age 65 is nothing more than the new B-scale of the 21st century. Once again, it’s the older pilots selling out the junior guys. For some over at American, it’s a complete and utter windfall at the junior pilot’s expense. It’s too bad to see Prater sell out ALPA’s membership on this one. Prater was the Pro-65 constituency’s Trojan horse into the debate.

Let’s just pray that the industry doesn’t once again fall into a prolong period of stagnation due to some terrorist event or hiccup in the economy.

AA767AV8TOR

 

[afhercdriver]

I know it is probably too late for this but what if the over 60 crowd were allowed to keep flying but had to move to the right seat? This would still slow hiring but everyone already on board should see the same upgrade times.

Flack jacket donned!
Jim

 

[The Prussian]

Talk about the new B-scale of the 21st century...there is a bigger picture at play here. It's free market economy...(and down the road, globalization). Basically we are going to have to share the bath water with a whole lot more of the world. Like it or not, we are going to have to work harder and work longer than our parents. And the bad news is, it's not just here...it's socialized governments that will be forced to compete with the free market economies of the world. It's unions being forced to recognize the reality of people around the globe, willing to do whatever it takes to get a piece of the pie. Everybody is going to have to play their careers smarter and work harder to achieve what used to be a given. We can't ignore the changing domestic or global dynamic...that would be naive, if not stupid.
You can blame "geezers" and call them names all you want. Some planned well, and some didn't. Some younger guys are planning well, and some aren't. We are all being forced to deal with this changing economic landscape...some have more time to adjust, and some don't. So batten down the hatches, while I prepare for incoming...

 

[bluefishbeagle]

Talk about the new B-scale of the 21st century...there is a bigger picture at play here. It's free market economy...(and down the road, globalization). Basically we are going to have to share the bath water with a whole lot more of the world. Like it or not, we are going to have to work harder and work longer than our parents. And the bad news is, it's not just here...it's socialized governments that will be forced to compete with the free market economies of the world. It's unions being forced to recognize the reality of people around the globe, willing to do whatever it takes to get a piece of the pie. Everybody is going to have to play their careers smarter and work harder to achieve what used to be a given. We can't ignore the changing domestic or global dynamic...that would be naive, if not stupid.
You can blame "geezers" and call them names all you want. Some planned well, and some didn't. Some younger guys are planning well, and some aren't. We are all being forced to deal with this changing economic landscape...some have more time to adjust, and some don't. So batten down the hatches, while I prepare for incoming...

Very intuitive post:

The threat to younger pilot’s careers isn't the age 60 rule change. Although most see it otherwise.

Competing in a world market will further stress pilot wages in this country and even put some of our flag carriers out of business.

The $400K some speak of because of the age 60 rule change will be a drop in the bucket compared to what will happen when your employer goes under due to cabatoge or further wage reductions.

Why do you think this rule change is coming now? Could it be because it is the norm in other countries and they will soon be flying US skies?

The American worker is being sold out for a one world economy and the professional airline pilot will not be immune to the fallout.

 

[AA767AV8TOR]

Legislative Update: Mandatory Pilot Retirement Age


Numerous developments have recently occurred in Congress addressing a potential change to the FAR that sets a mandatory retirement age for airline pilots. The following is a synopsis:

House


H.R.1125 (The Freedom to Fly Act) introduced by Rep. Robin Hayes (R-N.C.) is the House equivalent to S.65 (see below). Even though it has garnered significant co-sponsorship, it contains some of the same shortcomings as S.65, and ALPA is not supporting this approach. H.R.1125 has not been subject to any hearings or votes, nor has it been incorporated into any other House legislation.

The FAA reauthorization bill has been passed by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. It contains language from Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.) that addresses the concerns expressed in the ALPA Executive Board resolution on any change to the rule. ALPA supports Chairman Oberstar’s language and approach to amending the upper age limit.

Senate


S.65, introduced by Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) earlier in the year, was incorporated as an amendment to the 2008 Senate Transportation Appropriations bill by the Senate Appropriations Committee on July 26. ALPA is not supporting this approach because it does not address the concerns raised in the ALPA Executive Board resolution. However, on September 11, during floor consideration of the 2008 Transportation Appropriations bill, the full U.S. Senate adopted by unanimous consent an amendment by Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska).
This amendment replicates the Oberstar language in the House FAA reauthorization bill that is designed to raise the upper age limit to 65. Additionally, it would clarify non-retroactivity, provide sufficient liability protection, prohibit unilateral changes to labor agreements and benefit plans, eliminate the over/under split for domestic operations, and make the rule change effective upon enactment of the 2008 Transportation Appropriations bill. On September 12, the Senate passed this bill by a vote of 88-7. The House version of the Transportation Appropriations bill, which was passed in July, has no language regarding mandatory pilot retirement age.

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee incorporated S.65 into the Senate FAA reauthorization bill on May 16. ALPA will be making an effort to substitute the House Oberstar language for S.65 when the full Senate considers this legislation sometime this fall. At some point, the House and Senate versions of the FAA reauthorization bill will have to be reconciled (as will the House and Senate versions of their Transportation Appropriations bills). Again, ALPA does not support the approach taken by S.65.
Outlook

As of this writing, ALPA can make no predictions except that, with the Senate going on record in support of the Oberstar language, the Association hopes to continue making good progress toward final legislation that meets the requirements of the ALPA Executive Board resolution. ALPA will provide another update when the Congress moves forward on deciding how it will resolve the pilot mandatory retirement rule issue.

Regarding the possibility of an FAA NPRM to address its mandatory retirement rule, the FAA continues to work at drafting a proposed change in the regulation; but the public release of a draft rule is not expected until sometime in the first quarter of 2008.

Members can check for updates and other information on all legislation that affects pilots’ interests by logging into Crewroom.alpa.org and clicking on the “Legislation and Politics” link on the left.

Comments and questions regarding the mandatory pilot retirement age issue should be addressed to [email protected].

 

[n52gp]

What about the increase in loss of license insurance or the increased sick calls? Or the 2 months of vacation? If you want to work past 60, WORK! The unions must provide provisions for these situations. If you lose your medical after 60, you should be forced to retire. If you bang in sick too many times, you should be forced to retire. If you choose to work past 60, I'm all for it. Just work!!!!!!!

 

[Flopgut]

Very intuitive post:

The threat to younger pilot’s careers isn't the age 60 rule change. Although most see it otherwise.

Competing in a world market will further stress pilot wages in this country and even put some of our flag carriers out of business.

The $400K some speak of because of the age 60 rule change will be a drop in the bucket compared to what will happen when your employer goes under due to cabatoge or further wage reductions.

Why do you think this rule change is coming now? Could it be because it is the norm in other countries and they will soon be flying US skies?

The American worker is being sold out for a one world economy and the professional airline pilot will not be immune to the fallout.

Your last several posts have been as perfectly backward as they could possibly be! The biggest threat regarding cabotage will come from guys like yourself. For instance, if the argument for cabotage is framed and availed to our profession the same way this age 60 rule has gone down, we're all screwed! Instead of fighting it, a guy like you who can never get enough, will support cabotage as long as it has a silver lining trained in on your own needs. Example: It is likely to start with foriegn control. The next step will be a migration of widebody aircraft off shore. Guys like you won't resist it, you'll seek to secure your own needs by drawing up the ladder. You'll take care of yourselves without the least regard for anyone else and simply tell the rest of us: It was going to happen anyway, or: It's the global market place, etc.

It's too bad guys like you lack real leadership. Globalization is an unknown that creates some anxiety, but if our profession's aged sages were anything but selfish turds, we could probably fare pretty well.

 

[say again]

There's no way in hell that Im gonna make it 65, even 60 is pushing it!!! :beer: