Originally Posted by
Guard
If you believer the union the company is no longer hiring 65+ age pilots? They are pushing hard for a 70 year part 135 retirement in the next FAA funding bill?
Wouldn't surprise me in the least. Paying $5K/month Med LOA benefit for 2.5 years adds up when a large chunk of a certain demographic is out on medical. That's $150K per pilot plus the 60% with no cap they get the first 6 months.
The few airline retirees I flew with were great, would love to fly with them anytime.