Originally Posted by
AllenAllert
Greed is a wonderful crutch. Whether a pilot elects to retire at 50 or 100 it should be the individuals choice and not be an arbitrary expiration date. We have medical and performance standards that cover ALL pilots and that should be the only limiting factor or restriction regardless of age.
Even if the guy in your example doesn't get 5 more years at the top he gets the opportunity to be there if he wants.
There is no logical reason to restrict/exclude a pilot because of age.
I agree. There should be no age limit really. I disagrree with your premise that he would get the opportunity to be there. When age determines the retirement date, unless he got hired at 23, he will more than likely never be at the top. I got hired at 30 and there is no way I will be even close. I don't care though, I am happy right where I am.
This entire argument/discussion is retarded.