Originally Posted by Noisecanceller

That sounds like they are hiring folks that are certified and legal. A shortage is when there is a limited number qualified and you run the risk of having no supply. There is no problem finding qualified applicants. 67++ doesn’t solve any problem it just pushes it out a couple years then you have the same problem. The solution is outreach and education if there is actually a long term problem.

Id much rather fly with a 23yr old with 1900 TT than a 65+ that cannot read back more than a single instruction at a time

I almost hope we can hit the recession button before this garbage happens so the “problem” goes away. If we raise the age and have a large recession we are all screwed- AGAIN!