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Old 11-14-2006, 11:09 AM
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ryane946
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Originally Posted by Velocipede View Post
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!!
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