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Old 08-16-2012, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankCobretti View Post
I'd like to see a mandatory physical test every year for all aircrew. If you can't climb in the raft, or lift a 40-lb bag over your head, GTFO.
Sounds good. But we're still done at Age 65.

Although you said aircrew. While that could help oust some older FAs, it could also backfire with the new ones it brings in!
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Old 08-16-2012, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by johnso29 View Post
Sounds good. But we're still done at Age 65.

Although you said aircrew. While that could help oust some older FAs, it could also backfire with the new ones it brings in!
How could the FA situation possibly get any worse?
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes View Post
How could the FA situation possibly get any worse?
They could hire Big Hairy Dudes to replace them!

Think Village People.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO43p2Wqc08

I think I'd rather keep on flying with my mother in law and her sisters.
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Old 08-16-2012, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Timbo View Post
They could hire Big Hairy Dudes to replace them!

Think Village People.

Macho Man - YouTube

I think I'd rather keep on flying with my mother in law and her sisters.
Mother in law is stretching it these days, and I do not mean towards the side of youthfulness....
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Old 08-16-2012, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes View Post
How could the FA situation possibly get any worse?
No kidding !!!!! These old bag flight attendants need to take a hike. Man it is so bad it drives a man to drink on a daily basis. I don't even want to start in on some of the Grande FA's.....
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Old 08-16-2012, 09:08 PM
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Google search says IFALPA is AGAINST increasing age.

IATA and some group called AsMA in favor.
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Old 08-16-2012, 09:54 PM
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65 is old enough
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Old 08-16-2012, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by lolwut View Post
Isn't declining motor skills something to do with being able to set the thrust well on an arrival?

If so, I can confidently state that I have amazing declining motor skills.
Who has to set the thrust well on an arrival? My aircraft sets it just fine while I watch. Motor skills?
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Originally Posted by oleput View Post
65 is old enough
Says someone who is _____ old?
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Old 08-17-2012, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by johnso29 View Post
fyi,

justdoinmyjob is a legacy pilot. He doesn't want age 67. I am a legacy pilot too. I didn't want age 65. I sure don't want 67.
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