Originally Posted by
The Chow
I couldn't agree more the mandatory retirement for 121 is and was a crock. It was born under the era of the CAA so that senior captains couldn't bid the jet originally.
Regardless, this pilot broke the rules. Quite frankly I'm sick of this whole notion that the rules apply to everyone but me. Having flown with I can also say he broke more than his fair share of the rules and regs. Despite all of that I like the guy. But when you get caught regardless of the oh so good intentions, face the it like a man or don't commit the crime.
I agree he should have followed the rules, but I really hope this goes to trial. It will be interesting to see the government deny someone the ability to earn a living just because of an arbitrary age limit, not because they are no longer qualified to do their job.