Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
That movie remind me nothing of the successful airline Captains that retired at age 60 that I know/knew. They are nothing like what you describe. They had enjoyed their time in the cockpit and airline world and after the career left with a sense of fullfilment and accomplishment. They also had happy wives, kids, and dogs. Guess it is all about the different people you met. You must hang out with an interesting group of people Sky. You seem to have flown in just about every possible type of aviation environment yet have never met ONE successful or happy aviation professional. Amazing!
USMCFLYR
Not what I would consider as successful. I don't think that most of them would have thought they were successful either. They may have earned a bit more and had four bars but, their personal lives paid a high price.
Another thing in the movie struck me as something I have seen in aviation. The Ram was hoping for a big "comeback". I flew with plenty of ex-Eastern Airlines, TWA and Continental pilots. Either they were laid off or left what turned out to be a good opportunity had they stayed. All they could do it seemed was to lament over the glory days and hold out for their big comeback. Right now most everyone in aviation is holding their breath for an industry comeback. However as with the Ram it never will be as good as it was.
Skyhigh