Originally Posted by IAHB756

I recall at least three during the mid to late 2000’s who were not over sixty. Two I know personally and are still here. One is barely 40. I believe you that on 9/11 the makeup was over 60 and you are right, that shouldn’t have happened. It was a special club for those who didn’t want to retire at the retirement age to have one hell of a nice post career flying gig. As bad as it was, it is better than where we are today as not a single pilot has the ability to ferry planes/test fly etc at retirement due to the separation of the list. I’m sure these guys are great (I’ve met a few), have wonderful resumes etc but how we lost this flying (and continue to have no access to it) is beyond me.