Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
And one more rant, AA, UA have had pilots on furlough, double furlough in UA's case, for nearly 10 years. PAA recalled guys after 17 years, only to fold up their operation 5 years later. If you think 6 years as an F/O, even at $40K, "utter stagnation"; I'd submit you should recalibrate your concept of stagnation.
GF
It's not equal. The opportunity to fly for better than regional outfits like World, Atlas, JetBlue, etc. was available to them. For this very reason many aren't coming back to AA and UA because they like it there. However a regional FO for the most part is stuck getting into other regionals.
As far as age 65 is concerned, I fully understand those pilots who had their pension gutted to continue on past 60. But you and I both know of several that are in it because being a pilot defines them or they are just plain greedy.
I don't need epaulets to feel like myself. It's a shame that so many do. That more than money seems to be driving so many to fly until they're forced out.