Originally Posted by
Velocipede
most of those who do elect to go past Age 60 will pull the plug at 62. That give you 3 additional years in the left seat.
Ever consider that?
Yes, but I have no desire to be flying a plane past age 60. I don't have a desire to be flying much past 50 if I can help it!
All I know is that this will cause me to spend more time as a cfi (LOW PAY, LOW QOL), a regional fo (LOW PAY, LOW QOL), more time at a regional airline (LOW PAY, LOW QOL), more time in the right seat at a major (LOW PAY, LOW QOL), and more time on smaller aircraft at a major (LOW PAY, LOW QOL). This will also increase the supply of pilots, making them less of a commodity, and adding leverage to management in contract talks.
It's the old reasoning...If you won't fly for that low wage, someone else will (because there is an excess supply).
I have no desire to fly past age 60. I would much rather spend FEWER years making MORE MONEY and enjoying better QOL. I hope age 60 is not changed!!