Originally Posted by
METO Guido
Kids scarcely out of HS flattened a Reich & sank a rising sun. With adequate oversight of course they can be qualified to operate advanced airliners in number quickly enough to address the issue. Lucky them. According to its secretary this week, the DOT backs no change on age policy.
I watched the interview. Buttigeig doesn’t say yes or no. Classic non answer. What he says is at this point he’s seen no evidence of extending the age won’t be a risk.
My sense is that will change and if the govt determines Age 67 will help with the pilot shortage they will change it without a thought
Same for dropping the entry level from
1500hrs- 750hrs.
Last time, it basically happened overnight.
ALPA quickly changed its stance so it could affect the legislatation