Retirement Age Change
07-21-2016, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by labbats
Worrying about an airline rumor stopped being a part of my time years ago.
Call your reps. They really know that this is being discussed on a global scale (an ICAO adopted standard worldwide with the FAA conforming), but since it's premature to talk about the details, nothing will be formally announced. This includes mention of it from ALPA National.
07-21-2016, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by OCCP
I hope not. We've been hearing about age 67 ever since age 65 happened. All we need is more old guys clogging up the system. I wish we could go back to age 60.
07-21-2016, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Toedrag
Good idea about not worrying. Unfortunately this appears that it is not a rumor.
Call your reps. They really know that this is being discussed on a global scale (an ICAO adopted standard worldwide with the FAA conforming), but since it's premature to talk about the details, nothing will be formally announced. This includes mention of it from ALPA National.
Call your reps. They really know that this is being discussed on a global scale (an ICAO adopted standard worldwide with the FAA conforming), but since it's premature to talk about the details, nothing will be formally announced. This includes mention of it from ALPA National.
Not a rumor according to who?
Like others have said, it has been talked about for over 5 years now. My reps only hear whispers from those who heard it from a friend who knows a guy that knows Ferris.
Don't lose any sleep over it. Everyone made it through the 60 to 65 change, and you will be ok through this (if it shows up) also.
If you don't like ups and downs, stay out of this business.
07-21-2016, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SpankysLadder
Redeyes are hell on old pilots. Flew one with a 64 yr old and he was really struggling. Felt really bad for the guy. Airline schedules are no cake walk. Which is why extending the rule is a very bad idea.
Ever notice how the grandparents pass out on the couch midafternoon while the grandkids play on the floor.
I know a lot of well qualified regional pilots who are in their late 40s to early 50s and they can't get a legacy interview. Meanwhile, the ankle biters with no turbine PIC time are getting hired. I keep hearing that the legacies would rather hire the ****ants because they're easier to train. It's ironic how the Feds are trying to keep older pilots around longer when it appears that the legacies are shying away from them!
Ever notice how the grandparents pass out on the couch midafternoon while the grandkids play on the floor.
I know a lot of well qualified regional pilots who are in their late 40s to early 50s and they can't get a legacy interview. Meanwhile, the ankle biters with no turbine PIC time are getting hired. I keep hearing that the legacies would rather hire the ****ants because they're easier to train. It's ironic how the Feds are trying to keep older pilots around longer when it appears that the legacies are shying away from them!
I'm 44 and think red eyes suck. They should be banned actually. A good ole VNY-TEB my head is bobbin' around JOT somewhere. More dangerous than sleep apnea actually.
07-21-2016, 06:21 PM
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So funny thing. I just renewed my medical today and talked to my AME about the FAA raising the age to 67 or higher... My doc said that it has been talked about, however he doesn't think the age will ever be raised much over 67 in the US. While healthcare here is advancing, the advancements aren't outpacing the rapid overall decline in American's health. Obesity and diabetes rates are through the roof along with heart and liver issues. The statistics have shown that even if the retirement age is raised, it doesn't mean that pilots will keep being able to hold a medical. Not to mention the airlines don't want to keep paying top end wages any more than they already have to.
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