Originally Posted by
NWA320pilot
I don't think the medical will cause much exodus...... I fly with tons of guys over 60 and while some say that its the insurance that keeps them here, upon further questioning I find out that's not necessarily the case. Most only actually fly 8-9 monthly (averaged), make around 200K, and enjoy flying planes. My last trip out of 4 I was the only one under 60!
Flight Attendant's experience is probably a precursor for our own. Their super senior folks did not want to retire early because of "lack of insurance." Now that they are offering insurance, they say "I'm just not ready."