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hawkerfun

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Pa., issued a news release last night announcing his intent to remove the ATC privatization piece from the FAA reauthorization measure, H.R. 2997, the 21[SUP]st[/SUP] Century AIRR Act. The decision represents a major shift in Shuster’s direction

According to the statement, the decision to eliminate the ATC language was based on a lack of bipartisan support for the measure. With this controversial piece removed, however, Shuster has cleared the way for the AIRR Act’s passage once it is scheduled for deliberation by the full chamber. As previously communicated, NJASAP expects the full House to vote on a manager’s amendment to make technical corrections and minor legislative changes to the measure. It is uncertain, but highly likely the manager’s amendment will include language to implement a mandatory retirement age of 65, mirroring existing rules in Part 121. The bill is expected to be considered by the full House in mid March.

According to a report from Politico, "Shuster's white flag means lawmakers should now begin talking more openly about an extension after the current authorization expires March 30, leaving the only real question how long it will be, and whether it will be clean. Regardless, it will give lawmakers some breathing room to pass a long-term bill in both chambers and march it through a conference committee (still a tall order even in the best of circumstances, especially with other competing pressures on the calendar)."

The Senate bill, while not including the ATC reform language, has also not been without controversy. Two anti-labor amendments were added to the legislation during committee markup, one dealing with states’ rights to regulate meal and rest breaks for truck drivers and the other to undermine the minimum 1,500-hour requirement for first officers (FOQ) employed by Part 121 operators. The latter provision drew the ire of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who represents Buffalo, NY, the site of the 2009 Colgan Air crash that led to the new FO requirements.

This opposition has forced the Senate bill into a holding pattern and unable to clear the legislative requirements to be brought to the floor for debate. With Shuster dropping his coveted ATC provision, many are speculating Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Chairman John Thune, R-SD, will similarly concede and drop his controversial FOQ amendment.

Despite these new developments and removed roadblocks to consideration in both chambers, the legislative path forward is still unclear. Both chairmen plan to meet and discuss a way forward, leaving three possible scenarios:

  1. The House bill moves with the ATC piece removed, and the Senate takes up the House-passed bill.
  2. The Senate bill moves with the FOQ language removed, and the House takes up the Senate-passed bill.
The two chairmen agree on a whole new piece of legislation, combining pieces of both bills
 
hawkerfun,

Not sure I understand the scope of the proposed legislation from the article:

"...highly likely the manager’s amendment will include language to implement a mandatory retirement age of 65, mirroring existing rules in Part 121."

Does this mean Part 135 and 91K ?

I'm hearing speculation of an impending increase to ~68 for Part 121. Emphasis on "speculation" but there are people swearing it's coming soon.
 
Difficult situation for management

As far as Netjets goes. They’re trying to give our young F/Os a reason to stay, and for those looking for a job, a reason to come here. They’re trying to make this place more attractive

But the looming pilot shortage is gonna hit hard.

I think they’re between a rock and hard place on this one.
 
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Difficult situation for management

As far as Netjets goes. They’re trying to give our young F/Os a reason to stay, and for those looking for a job, a reason to come here. They’re trying to make this place more attractive

But the looming pilot shortage is gonna hit hard.

I think they’re between a rock and hard place on this one.

It will be worse if an accident happens with someone over 65. It’s not what the owners are paying for.
 
Agree.

I’m sure CEOs are not too thrilled to see two 68 year olds jump in the cockpit

Is not just about giving young guys a chance at a career, it’s about the owners as well
 
Agree.

I’m sure CEOs are not too thrilled to see two 68 year olds jump in the cockpit

Is not just about giving young guys a chance at a career, it’s about the owners as well

Lol 68 is young. There are far older pilots up front.
 
There are many more small 135 pilots that would be affected by this type of change out there than would be affected at Netjets. I seriously doubt that the faa would make a broad change to the rule causing turmoil among them.
 
I believe a more thought-out approach would be to solve the perceived "problem" with crew pairing. If one pilot is over 65, the other pilot must be under 60. A simple solution.
 
Not that it will affect me anytime soon, some day I to will be 65 and if I am healthy enough to continue to fly it should be my choice. There are some 50 year Olds that can’t climb a flite of stairs let alone walk to and from the A/C across the ramp without becoming short of breath. Just saying you let the government get this passed and the next thing is BMI so you had better be prepared for that as well. Currently I’m not worried about either but the old saying if you give them an inch they will take an acre, I have flow with several pilots over 65 and the one thing they all shared was extensive experience which can only be gained through a lifetime of flying. One should not discount the value of that.
 
I know 40 year olds that can't climb a flight of stairs..Make it a fitness requirement over say 65 not a age.. Theres guys 85 running marathons that are in better health then 40 year olds out there..age is a number and a poor indicator of health and ability.
 

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