Originally Posted by
MachJ
I just read
this bill...it seems like half of it is requiring the FAA to enact new regulations regarding the most important issues. So, Congress is proposing a law which requires another government entity to do something. What if the FAA fails to comply; Is the FAA going to issue a violation to itself?
No, FAA would be breaking the law. The Administrator would be held accountable and funding would be taken away. I don't think the FAA would risk dragging its feet on this issue
Originally Posted by
TurboDog
This would put us right around age 65 retirees wouldn't it?
Exactly!
Originally Posted by
seven6
Prospective Flight Crewmembers... Does this include furloughed pilots or not? Are they still considered current employees?
As the bill is written it just says three years to comply, the furloughees would need to work on the hours on their own but they have 3 years to do it.