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Old 11-13-2016 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dvhighdrive88
Now age 67. Yeah I see Trump signing that in a second. After all he's 70 and still grabbing women by the...
The ATA has already started lobbying for ways to ease the pilot shortage. Kill the 1500 hour/ATP requirement for new regional hires. Increase the age limit or even abolish it completely.

Originally Posted by baseball
We better not allow any age increases. ALPA better have that all sewn up.
ALPA isn't going to have ANY effect on new legislation OR an Executive Order that would change the age limit. In fact, ALPA wants the top of the list to stay LONGER...more dues money generated at higher wage rates.

Originally Posted by AllenAllert
You do know that trump is a 70+ chalky old man that will likely support an age increase for pilots - 70 here we come.
Sooner than later, I imagine.