Originally Posted by
TrojanCMH
Yes. As long as the keep the same size fleet the retirements are bound to kick in and AA has one of the older seniority lists. Average age I heard was mid 50's.
Correct. When Age 65 retirements start happening (2012), the movement will be absolutely mind blowing. I think it starts with 300/yr and increases up to almost 600/yr at some point a few years after that. Combine that with the youngest pilot on the property at that point (age 37) and if you are first in line in a new hire class, your seniority will be mind boggling. AA will hire, we just have to wait for the 65ers to start retiring. Forget about growth, they've been very adamant in sticking to the "no growth without a concessionary pilot contract" mantra.
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