Originally Posted by
Guard
Supposedly the FAA is re-writing the 135 age and duty time rules to look more like 121, it's being pushed to also closer reflect ICAO. We'll see. One thing I definitely am seeing is older guys getting displaced and saying they are passing on another type rating, I know several who are just waiting for the TA bonus before leaving.
We may well see a handful of people waiting for the check to clear before departing the pattern. If it pushes more fossils out the door, great.
But when it comes to the 135/91K re-write, I can only say one thing: Be careful what you wish for.