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Old 04-28-2006, 07:54 AM
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B757200ER
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AA has 2,890 pilots furloughed. They have not recalled one single pilot since 9-11, and no recalls are planned. If and when recalls occur, they will not bring back 100 pilots per month. The maximum capacity of their training academy is 50-55 pilot per month, so do the math. In the old days, 100 per month was 50 F/Os, and 50 F/Es; there are no longer F/Es, so the capacity remains 50/month.

AA's pilot group is very young, compared to CO/DL/US/NW and others. The average age of their pilots is in the mid/late-40s. There will be nowhere near 80% retiring in the near future, trust me.
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