Haha, that's funny right there, coming from a guy who was a UND instructor just this June, and who only started at a Regional not even two months ago. Have you even finished training yet?

I'll suggest that you keep your uninformed, naive opinions to yourself and learn from the 45+ year old pilots you'll likely fly with who REALLY know their stuff. Most of those guys have been through countless airline training programs on more than a few aircraft types, both as FO's and CA's.

Personally, I'm 51 years old, have flown with the airlines for the past 24 years, have trained on 7 different aircraft while there, to include 3 different turboprops and 4 different jets, and was an IOE Check Airman while at my former Regional. I have 5 type ratings, including all four jets - the last three after age 48. I have never received additional training, nor had an unsat. Ever.

At American Airlines, every Captain I have flown with has been over 48, with most between 53 and 57, and these guys are GREAT pilots. Many came from the Regionals, while others came from the military.

So, your bold pronouncement that the guys who have trouble are those who are over 45 and "only half the men they used to be", is pure bull**** at this level in the game, unless your Regional can't seem to hire any decent pilots over 45.