Originally Posted by
tm602
Just curious about pilots 50 and over whether they are commuting anymore and if it is impacting their health.
Please share opinions and experiences.
I'm in that category, and I commute with a LOT of guys that fit that bill.
That said, it is a one-leg, hourish flight.
None of us seem the worse for wear from it. There's several that I see regularly that are almost 65.
It was FAR more stressful a couple of decades ago when I was a new-hire, doing a double-leg (and sometimes triple)
off-line commute, to sit reserve. (Driven by circumstances at the time more than choice).
Today, I could be on bigger equipment or add another stripe if I did that again....not interested.
Short answer: a short commute with frequent flights, to be senior in BES, is not bad...not bad at all.