2014-2015 outlook
#21
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#22
By and large, yes it is "kids". Any regional new hire class will typically be much more weighted to those in their 20's as opposed to those of more advanced age.
Yes, I've worked for $19.25/hour. What's the point?
#23
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In my indoc class, I was the second the third youngest at 27. The average was well into the those advanced ages.
#24
I've only heard rumors myself, but here's some food for though:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/av...-age-70-a.html
Age 70 for international pilots? - PPRuNe Forums
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/av...-age-70-a.html
Age 70 for international pilots? - PPRuNe Forums
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#26
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70 would be nuts, most people i tell are unaware of 65 and are surprised to know pilots can fly to that age. I can live with someone 65 up there, but 70 is too much for my comfort.
#27
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I honestly don't think any ATP/1500 rule is worth the paper it's written on.
I expect any number of the following to continue bid-nes as usual:
1. College training exemptions, lead by ERAU, UND, et al.
2. Military trained exemptions
3. Airline sponsored training exemptions
4. Ab initio program exemptions
5. Multi-Pilot License exemptions
6. "Emergency" exemptions when airlines scream they have to cancel flights since they can't find any more kids who are qualified and want to work for $20k.
I expect any number of the following to continue bid-nes as usual:
1. College training exemptions, lead by ERAU, UND, et al.
2. Military trained exemptions
3. Airline sponsored training exemptions
4. Ab initio program exemptions
5. Multi-Pilot License exemptions
6. "Emergency" exemptions when airlines scream they have to cancel flights since they can't find any more kids who are qualified and want to work for $20k.
#28
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If you are willing to live in the Middle East or China things are pretty bright, ALPA has said this is the biggest threat to the livelihood of American pilots. Airlines from these countries are buying twice the amount of airplanes they really need in hopes of capturing the North American international markets.
#29
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If you are willing to live in the Middle East or China things are pretty bright, ALPA has said this is the biggest threat to the livelihood of American pilots. Airlines from these countries are buying twice the amount of airplanes they really need in hopes of capturing the North American international markets.
#30
Not me. Since ICAO was already doing it, it was a forgone conclusion. I'm actually OK with 65. Unless you want to get into VERY complex, invasive, and expensive medical/cognitive testing then you have to draw an arbitrary line somewhere. I think 60 is a little to low and 70 is too high.
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