Exactly. We need labor-pilot stability and a more predictable career path and a good bead on career progression. Want to get to the left seat? Then you don't want age 70, or age 67.

Question: How many "inactive" ATP's are out there in the USA by pilots younger than age 60? How many Commercial pilots with Instrument ratings are out there that are also "inactive" or not engaged in commercial/professional aviation?

Why ask these two questions above??? Because, when you figure that out you'll also discover that so many pilots were "run out" of the profession in the 90's and early 2000's because of a stagnant profession and no career path.

Those pilots who bailed on aviation did so because they saw no path, no carrot and stick to keep them going. They couldn't feed their families, etc. I know 6 pilots who graduated with me from college in 1991, and who are not flying. They found jobs making more money and never looked back.

We simply can't afford any more lost decades in this profession. The risks of losing money in the profession out weigh any perceived gains by moving the goal posts to 70 or 67.

In reality you can start this profession on your 23rd birthday. We need to stop worrying about flying longer. How about just get into the profession earlier? I don't care if you get hired at 23 or 33. Figure it out and get r done. If you get to a major by 27 or 28 you are doing great and will likely enjoy a great career.