Originally Posted by
Jk3728
This for sure. The 91 and 135 operators are feeling the squeeze. If you still want (need) to work after 65 go get a corporate job. If you negotiate properly you can make 2k a day as a contract rate on a large cabin biz jet. Like you said they can develop the FOs on those aircraft by sharing their experience. I think pilots sitting right seat in a jet w former 121 Capts will gain much more knowledge and experience then a CFI doing pattern work in a 172.
Do you really think that a letter from a pilot means jack schitt on this issue? The forces that drive this change (IF it even happens) don't give a crap about what a 64 year old pilot thinks...or what a 30 year old pilot thinks. I know it's depressing to realize that you're effectively powerless, but life makes more sense and you'll have less angst when you accept reality. IF the rule changes then each individual pilot will choose what they do - its not their fault the rule changed so why throw shade when they choose to stay?