New AGE limit discussion

[Iflyamouse]

Solution

Getting pilots to finally retire is part of the solution to the shortage! Who wants to start training in an industry where there is no movement and few job opportunities? Get back to the late 90's when every airline was hiring retiring and you'll get people interested in a becoming a pilot again.

 

[redflyer65]

Ripped from the headlines...Pilot dies in flight.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/0...in-flight-plane-lands-safely/?test=latestnews

Only 55 years old, but still. Do we need guys pushing the envelope?

 

[BrickTop]

I saw a Delta 757 crew in SAT a few weeks back. Talk about prunes. These guys were ####ing dinosaurs.....

 

[agrrlpilot]

Back in the 90's, I think United had the option of a pilot retiring at 60 but being able to coming back as an FE. Everyone else used to call them "herpes". Go figure....

 

[CesnaCaptn]

Back in the 90's, I think United had the option of a pilot retiring at 60 but being able to coming back as an FE. Everyone else used to call them "herpes". Go figure....

It wasn't just UA. It was any airline with an FE seat.

I did meet a 74 year old herpe once. I don't think he would've been a plumber these days.

 

[Whataburger]

It's been 12 days since the last one died.

Over 60 Capt?

 

[DUBLINFLYER]

Bring back the 60 rule and get more pilots who are now on the street back into the cockpit where they belong - how much money do you really have to make?

MOVE OVER DAD AND GO HOME AND ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE

 

[CesnaCaptn]

Over 60 Capt?

Is your question tongue in cheek? I was refering to the last retirement age thread in the majors sections, although I guess it was a double entendre.

 

[Mamma]

I've heard our #1 on the list was just in DC lobbying for an increase in the age limit to 70. He has more money than he knows what to do with and enough to be dangerous. He will never leave the seat unless forced out.

 

[BrickTop]

I saw a Delta 757 crew in SAT a few weeks back. Talk about prunes. These guys were ####ing dinosaurs.....