So, now we have an "over-53-crowd"?

Can I be 35 instead?

 

Well, how about this? When bidding the captain lines close first so if F/O Old Guy would have been awarded a line with Capt Old Guy he gets his next choice. Kind of like the old "negative airman" list. Is it fair to F/O O.G.? Nope , but the company will say it's the guvment makin' these rules, not us, so y'all just have to live with it. As far as reserves go, the company could put restrictions on what types of trips they assign reserves, like they do now with high min guys. Individual situations, like your mileage, may vary.

 

and DW's complaint will be what when they have to "work around" seniority...

or will it not be important then?

 

I think you answered your own question. Of course, since the old dude in the right seat has to have a first class, he is also '...part of the problem." since he is obviously senior to the old dude in the left seat.

Maybe "up or out" for all over 60? That will solve the problems. Better yet, "up or out" for all. Clear out some of the deadwood. Take care of the manning problem that way.

 

Found these rules for our "Old Guys" on-line-

NEW RULES FOR PILOTS OVER AGE SIXTY
The recent change that allows airline pilots to continue flying past age 60 has generated some interesting discussion. The following rules for 'older ' pilots were recently proposed at several major airlines:

1. All pants must fit and not be up in your armpits.
2. You must walk without shuffling your feet.
3. No Depends on the flight deck.
4. When using a toothpick, you must leave your teeth in your mouth.
5. If you need more than tri-focals, you are DONE! (period!)
6. No pictures of great-great-grandchildren.
7. Anytime you call the other guy "Sonny", he can hit you.
8. Never, ever mention AARP.
9. When in a restaurant with your crew, don't request the senior discount.
10. When checking into the overnight hotel, don't ask if the exercise room has shuffleboard.
and finally:
11. No more messing with flight attendants! (You could have afforded to retire at 60 if you hadn't done that earlier).

Anybody have any additional rules?

 

Don't ask to meet your crew for dinner at 3:00 PM for the early bird special at Dennys.

 

I think you can join AARP when you're 50 now....which means, we've had plenty of guys at FEDEX that had their AARP cards before they got their employee badges on day one.