Originally Posted by
Otterbox
If the age 67 bill sponsor gets their way, flow will shut down Jan 1 when the new retirement age goes into affect. It probably won’t happen that early (which may be part of why the new pay rates expire in 2024) but applicants and flows are on borrowed time before hiring clamps down for 2 additional years.
At AA, we have had over 100 pilots retire early so far this year. Of those that remain on the list until 65, about half are on disability. Only about 50% actually fly the line at age 65.
Personally, I hope it does extend to 67. I will be out on disability from age 64 on anyways. Free money during my golden years.
Age 67 wont really help things as much as the idiot from South Carolina thinks.