Anyone retiring earlier than 65?
#41
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I agree with you, but not everyone that is in their 60's is senior. If your a mid pack seniority number(perhaps a military guy that did a full career and got on at 40-50 yrs old) its not as nice as a civvy that was hired in the early to mid 20's. Those guys have it golden.
#42
I agree with you, but not everyone that is in their 60's is senior. If your a mid pack seniority number(perhaps a military guy that did a full career and got on at 40-50 yrs old) its not as nice as a civvy that was hired in the early to mid 20's. Those guys have it golden.
#44
I agree with you, but not everyone that is in their 60's is senior. If your a mid pack seniority number(perhaps a military guy that did a full career and got on at 40-50 yrs old) its not as nice as a civvy that was hired in the early to mid 20's. Those guys have it golden.
#46
For me, probably not going early. Why? by the time I'm in my 60s, I can be senior in something, even if it's a widebody FO. If I don't want to fly a trip, I'll probably be able to drop it or swap it (these won't be crappy narrow body trips). And worse case, if I have to fly, probably an easy trip to Europe or Asia.
I'll still have health coverage, more $$$ added to my retirement, and S3 travel benefits to go places on my days off. Kids will be out of the house, so on my 20 days off a month, I'm sure I'll have time for my hobbies.
I think some guys talk a good game about leaving early, but not as many pull the plug early as we think.
I'll still have health coverage, more $$$ added to my retirement, and S3 travel benefits to go places on my days off. Kids will be out of the house, so on my 20 days off a month, I'm sure I'll have time for my hobbies.
I think some guys talk a good game about leaving early, but not as many pull the plug early as we think.
#47
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When I looked at the mandatory retirement list at the beginning of 2017, there were 280-ish 65 retirements. I've moved up 450 numbers. Of course I am on the junior side of the pyramid and not the apex.
Interesting reading, that retirement list. There is one guy that has a 2059 retirement date. I'm pretty sure I'll be dead by then!
Interesting reading, that retirement list. There is one guy that has a 2059 retirement date. I'm pretty sure I'll be dead by then!
#48
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For me, probably not going early. Why? by the time I'm in my 60s, I can be senior in something, even if it's a widebody FO. If I don't want to fly a trip, I'll probably be able to drop it or swap it (these won't be crappy narrow body trips). And worse case, if I have to fly, probably an easy trip to Europe or Asia.
I'll still have health coverage, more $$$ added to my retirement, and S3 travel benefits to go places on my days off. Kids will be out of the house, so on my 20 days off a month, I'm sure I'll have time for my hobbies.
I think some guys talk a good game about leaving early, but not as many pull the plug early as we think.
I'll still have health coverage, more $$$ added to my retirement, and S3 travel benefits to go places on my days off. Kids will be out of the house, so on my 20 days off a month, I'm sure I'll have time for my hobbies.
I think some guys talk a good game about leaving early, but not as many pull the plug early as we think.
Beyond that, all the reasons you just stated seem to keep guys flying until age 65. In fact I have recently noticed guys lamenting leaving at 65. That's sort of creepy on the other side of the discussion. It is important that no matter how much we might enjoy this profession (and I do) that we have something else in life that motivates us. Otherwise guys go from 777 captain one day, to S3B priority on the standby list the next and have a hard time adjusting. They tend to be the ones who die at age 67... not even enjoying their retirement.
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#49
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For me, probably not going early. Why? by the time I'm in my 60s, I can be senior in something, even if it's a widebody FO. If I don't want to fly a trip, I'll probably be able to drop it or swap it (these won't be crappy narrow body trips). And worse case, if I have to fly, probably an easy trip to Europe or Asia.
I'll still have health coverage, more $$$ added to my retirement, and S3 travel benefits to go places on my days off. Kids will be out of the house, so on my 20 days off a month, I'm sure I'll have time for my hobbies.
I think some guys talk a good game about leaving early, but not as many pull the plug early as we think.
I'll still have health coverage, more $$$ added to my retirement, and S3 travel benefits to go places on my days off. Kids will be out of the house, so on my 20 days off a month, I'm sure I'll have time for my hobbies.
I think some guys talk a good game about leaving early, but not as many pull the plug early as we think.
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