Originally Posted by Chico (Post 3750855)

Not at all, most of our retiring pilots in the US fly domestic. Looking at Canada, every airline except Air Canada has pilots flying over age 65. WestJet has over 100 now. If the US could not secure mutual agreements with countries such as AUS, NZ, Japan, Canada, etc, then wide body pilots could down bid or retire.

Originally Posted by overqualified52 (Post 3750818)

I'm not sure why the big worry of 67 or 69 ? We aren't flying 727, 707 , L1011 etc. that were much more complicated to operate with much less technology and much more complex approaches with less technology. The airplanes are much more automated and systems easier managed by computers etc. Even if there is a cognitive decline somewhat by 67 or 69 the automation and technology more than make up for it . Not saying I'm pushing for those ages but if they pass those I don't see the big deal or raucous about it .

Originally Posted by CaptKochblauch (Post 3750927)

Age 67 schemers' exuses:

"Mentoring!"
"Pilot shortage!"
"Safety!"
[insert whatever other faux-altrustic prevarications they can think of here]

Also age 67 schemers:

"BUT WE DID'T GET THE FOURTH PILLAR!
"WE DESERVE MORE MONEY!!"
"WHAT IF THE YOUNG PILOTS HAVE A BETTER CAREER THAN WE DO?"
WAAAAAH!"

So which is it...the top list, or the bottom list? I think we all know the answer.

Originally Posted by notEnuf (Post 3750938)

Every catagory here flies through ICAO or another country's airspace. Where could they hide for 2 years?

Originally Posted by notEnuf (Post 3750938)

Every catagory here flies through ICAO or another country's airspace. Where could they hide for 2 years?

Originally Posted by Vsop (Post 3750944)

Simulators, and won’t that be pleasant.

Originally Posted by OOfff (Post 3750932)

Someone else has it better than me by complete chance of their time of birth?

Originally Posted by JamesBond (Post 3750945)

Japan.....