Originally Posted by
mike734
He earned those stripes. What do you care? Let him wear them.
As for you Mark, I hope you're not serious. And yes, they are pilots! They are just limited by some anachronistic rule. You are just going to have to deal with them. Be glad they are along for the ride. Some of them have some great info/experience that can be gleaned just by listening.
He should retire, If you cant, take them off, it is simple. It goes with the decision to go back to the panel.