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Old 05-09-2007 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by AerisArmis
Also, I had a friend turn 60 last Jan. The co. told him he could go on personal Leave of Absence for up to 90 days. Per section 13 of the contract, you can apply for additional 90 day extentions for up to 24 months. During this period, you get no pay and no pension and your longevity stops after 60 days. Let's see, do we know anybody dumb enough to do this just so he can fly till he dies? I mean, other than George?
One Airbus Captain had his 60th birthday on Febuary 22, 2007 and is now on loa as he trains for a corporate jet job in BUR.