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I am confident the law makers can and will shoot this down (once again), I have faith in them to a certain degree and I hope they realize this change will do nothing with regards to what is "best". This was shot down many times in the past and hopefully history will repeat itself a g a i n. There is absolutely no reason to up the age to 63 except for those who are nearing the age and cannot retire due to mismanaged funds, lack of, etc.
If one chooses to want to fly beyond 60 then go to ExecJet, Flight Options, or the many other places that would be more than happy and willing to hire a 60+ guy. . The reasons why anyone could possibly want to fly past 60 as a "job" is beyond my wildest imagination, I was never able to see the reasoning behind this.
You only live once and the body is only going to work for X amount of years as advertised so "retire" and enjoy your remaining years on this planet with family, friends, and loved ones. Take a look at the average life span here in the states, the majority surely will not see 100, probably not even 90, 80 possibly if you are healthy and stay in good shape, 70 the body slows down and you are limited to activity. . Let's get real folks, something is wrong with the "needing" to increase this age regulation. The whole "age discrimination" issue is also complete BS, I would be willing to bet any amount of money that IF (which hopefully will not be the case) the age would be changed to 63 many would still find fault and call it "age discrimination" once again, it is a loose loose situation. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. There is no more or any less of a significance between 63, 65, 70, so this "63" proposed change is to imply what?. Anything after 65 the pilot will no longer be fit enough to fly? Come on.. We are looking at a possible change that will only add to this whole "age discrimination" issue. This will solve absolutely nothing.
The majority that are in favor of this change are the guys who are in their 50's who have nothing else to do other than to fly. I don't get it, if you are that much financially strapped then surely 3 more years ain't going to make a whole lot of difference here. . A lot of this "fight'' is coming solely out of selfishness and not knowing when to say enough is enough. Allow the others to move up the ranks, advance, etc and to be able to make a living in this profession that Mr. 60 was able to do for the past 30-35 years.
The medicals are a joke, you are simply being counted on to come forward with any medical problems that you are currently (or have) had in the past, a sick monkey with a bleeding ulcer could probably hold a first class. I love how those people try and justify this by saying "as long as I can hold that medical" then I am perfectly fit to fly, blah, blah, blah, .... complete BS $$... It would probably take some sort of effort to even fail one of these medicals in the first place. The reflexes, mind and body starts to slow down as one ages, no one will defy the aging process no matter how good of shape you may be in.
Let the politics continue to play here. In due time hopefully the correct call will be made and no 63 will ever become a reality. I find it absolutely insane in every way when you have people whining and continuing to fight this. Why 63? Hell, why not just round up to 65 or 70?. That "63" represents nothing and the guys who are 62 will soon be pushing for 65. The older group of jet jocks will never be happy no matter what the age may be. As the ole saying goes, "if it ain't broke then don't fix it". Nothing is broke here, this is about greed and not knowing when enough is enough and when to say "good-bye" and adios to this industry.
If I have to fly one day past 60 then I surely screwed and fukced many things up over the years.
I sure hope this change will never be implemented....
History fortunately is on our side with regards to this issue....
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If one chooses to want to fly beyond 60 then go to ExecJet, Flight Options, or the many other places that would be more than happy and willing to hire a 60+ guy. . The reasons why anyone could possibly want to fly past 60 as a "job" is beyond my wildest imagination, I was never able to see the reasoning behind this.
You only live once and the body is only going to work for X amount of years as advertised so "retire" and enjoy your remaining years on this planet with family, friends, and loved ones. Take a look at the average life span here in the states, the majority surely will not see 100, probably not even 90, 80 possibly if you are healthy and stay in good shape, 70 the body slows down and you are limited to activity. . Let's get real folks, something is wrong with the "needing" to increase this age regulation. The whole "age discrimination" issue is also complete BS, I would be willing to bet any amount of money that IF (which hopefully will not be the case) the age would be changed to 63 many would still find fault and call it "age discrimination" once again, it is a loose loose situation. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. There is no more or any less of a significance between 63, 65, 70, so this "63" proposed change is to imply what?. Anything after 65 the pilot will no longer be fit enough to fly? Come on.. We are looking at a possible change that will only add to this whole "age discrimination" issue. This will solve absolutely nothing.
The majority that are in favor of this change are the guys who are in their 50's who have nothing else to do other than to fly. I don't get it, if you are that much financially strapped then surely 3 more years ain't going to make a whole lot of difference here. . A lot of this "fight'' is coming solely out of selfishness and not knowing when to say enough is enough. Allow the others to move up the ranks, advance, etc and to be able to make a living in this profession that Mr. 60 was able to do for the past 30-35 years.
The medicals are a joke, you are simply being counted on to come forward with any medical problems that you are currently (or have) had in the past, a sick monkey with a bleeding ulcer could probably hold a first class. I love how those people try and justify this by saying "as long as I can hold that medical" then I am perfectly fit to fly, blah, blah, blah, .... complete BS $$... It would probably take some sort of effort to even fail one of these medicals in the first place. The reflexes, mind and body starts to slow down as one ages, no one will defy the aging process no matter how good of shape you may be in.
Let the politics continue to play here. In due time hopefully the correct call will be made and no 63 will ever become a reality. I find it absolutely insane in every way when you have people whining and continuing to fight this. Why 63? Hell, why not just round up to 65 or 70?. That "63" represents nothing and the guys who are 62 will soon be pushing for 65. The older group of jet jocks will never be happy no matter what the age may be. As the ole saying goes, "if it ain't broke then don't fix it". Nothing is broke here, this is about greed and not knowing when enough is enough and when to say "good-bye" and adios to this industry.
If I have to fly one day past 60 then I surely screwed and fukced many things up over the years.
I sure hope this change will never be implemented....
History fortunately is on our side with regards to this issue....
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