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Old 11-05-2012 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FailOperational
I'm just curious.... mainly from those of you working at older/legacy type carriers, what are the retirements looking like in terms of "how many" are actually holding out to 65? Are you finding that there are many that medical out sooner?? or more over, are many just punching out at 62 for SSI or other 60 for military benefits?

just curious what the real world numbers will be like over the next 10 years?
When pensions evaporate and bankruptcy reduces wages. Pilots will need to work longer to earn what they were promised that evaporated. Age 65 will gain momentum next year. Just a few are leaving early now.
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