Age 70 being discussed

[mxer]

I guess you shouldn't believe everything you read on Internet public webboards.

SHOCKER!

No worries. Thats why I asked.

 

[BoilerUP]

Obvious troll is obvious...

 

[mxer]

Me? Not at all. He reponded to my post and I responded back. Due to previous post on another board, I thought he was an FO. I was wrong. No reason for names. Sorry if I offended either of you.

 

[BoilerUP]

Me?

No...not you!

 

[Fubijaakr]

Obvious troll is obvious...

Look! A message from the Department of Redundancy Department.

 

[Gr82Aviate]

Proof age 50something should be enacted:
http://www.needlefeltingsupplies.com...t_ep_61-1.html

Yikes... Not sure if age is the "issue" in his case?!!!

 

[Max Q]

Look! A message from the Department of Redundancy Department.

You are old.

 

[Fubijaakr]

You are old.

Master of the Obvious.

 

[BuckMurdock1]

If they placed a "cannot act as Pt 121 PIC" limitation upon this (as in would have to transition back to F/O from age 65-70), I would guess not many would stay. For many, I believe it's as much about ego as $$. They just can't picture themselves with 3 stripes slinging gear for "whippersnappers".

 

[flyboyike]

If they placed a "cannot act as Pt 121 PIC" limitation upon this (as in would have to transition back to F/O from age 65-70), I would guess not many would stay. For many, I believe it's as much about ego as $$. They just can't picture themselves with 3 stripes slinging gear for "whippersnappers".

I would agree, especially what with some geezers now claiming that they are, in fact, NOT broke, but are just staying because they "want to". I bet they'll stop wanting to real fast, if it meant the right seat.

 

[aircombat]

I would agree, especially what with some geezers now claiming that they are, in fact, NOT broke, but are just staying because they "want to". I bet they'll stop wanting to real fast, if it meant the right seat.

Just as you say most are definitely NOT broke. The problem is that back in the 80’s they thought they were going to retire uber rich and now they are only modestly rich. Plus with the fall of the stock markets they are still "losing money". The psychology of money loss is tremendous. Even though they could retire comfortably, they won’t because they are trying to recover money they will never get back. That's why they are so dangerous. It's a desperate act and they are willing to sellout anyone.
This is not just confined to the aviation career. It’s happening everywhere. My parents are the same and are not in aviation. The sad thing is that they have already had lucrative times and when it’s most important for investing in their 30’s and 40’s. With them stagnating and keeping so many out of work that needs to be investing in retirement, they are creating a future poor generation.

 

[pilotyip]

they are creating a future poor generation.

and BO policies are not doing this? $17T debt and growing

 

[zonejumper]

and BO policies are not doing this? $17T debt and growing

Nah...it's MUCH easier to blame your parents AND the entire older generation.

 

[aircombat]

and BO policies are not doing this? $17T debt and growing

That's changing the subject.. but that's definitely not helping our situation. You might remember the baby boomers voted him in. Young people don't vote.
It's just another example of trying to get a quick fix to a large problem at the expense of future generations.

 

[Kalifornia]

Plus you got all these old airline pilot types who got their kids in this profession. Typically, they encouraged this pyramid mess of higher end pay at the top and below poverty starting wages by getting their kids to take short cuts in the career, the ole go to the worst regional in the world and git yer time advice. Greed at the top while pissing on the bottom.