Originally Posted by miapilot

“A vast majority of airline pilots never make it to 65 nonetheless 67. They medical out, die, on LTD or retire early. What makes you think the 20% that decide to work until 67”


“I don't have to prove anything. I was going by my own observations along with being a union volunteer for many years for pilots on medical leave. Also including pilots I know. Many of them are going out on permanent medical (they don't want to do what is necessary to keep flying) and the youngest is 47 years old. This job is very grueling to the mind, body and spirit as you get older. You are welcome to disagree. Check it out for yourself. If you are at a legacy carrier, check out your union seniority list. The numbers tell the story of the senior people. This is why the major airlines are against age 67. They have to pay out on all these pilots on medical as they are older.

Plus how many pilots do you know that retire earlier than 65?! I know quite a few. I didn't say they all went out on medical early. It's a combination of a lot of things. I'm just saying there are many pilots that never make it to 65 flying for an airline, for one reason or another.

Also most pilots I know don't want to work past 60, nonetheless past 65. And why I came up with the 20% wanting to work past 65.

I believe it was UN's CEO who said 40% of his older pilots are out on medical and why he was against age 67. Can't find the quote now, nor am I interested in proving anything to anyone. Do you own research.”