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09-18-2010 | 05:26 PM
#251
Underboob King
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From: Guppy Commander
Numbers are good but when I was hired there was a lot based on numbers. Back then the talk was 5 year captains....... For me it was over 12 years before I could hold the most junior PIC position and at 15 years I am holding a reserve line on our wide body aircraft.
I am not saying things will not go your way, but in this business it always seems there is a curve ball here and there.
I am not saying things will not go your way, but in this business it always seems there is a curve ball here and there.
We'll see
09-18-2010 | 06:49 PM
#252
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From: B757/767
Of course it can, but Age 65 is right around the corner. Go to Deltanet, Flight Ops page, & take a look at the Age 65 retirements. The numbers speak for themselves.
09-18-2010 | 08:27 PM
#253
Line Holder
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From: metal tube operator
I think most of us are "optimistically prudent" about our future. I learned long ago to look at the seniority list from the bottom up. Though I'm happy the old geezers are leaving, I'm thrilled to see new blood flowing in.
09-20-2010 | 04:54 AM
#255
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09-20-2010 | 05:23 AM
#256
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From: 737 Capt
That's 7-23 years from now...... A lot can happen between now and then. Like was posted above viewing the seniority list from the bottom up is the best way to view where you stand.
09-20-2010 | 07:50 AM
#257
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No one is denying that things can change, but even with no growth there will still be movement. It's going to happen. People will retire.
Add that a lot more then 3 people have retired in 2010. Most guys likely won't make it to 65. It's silly for a newhire to look at the bottom of the list and say ok I'm going to be here for the rest of my career.
09-20-2010 | 07:54 AM
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09-20-2010 | 08:00 AM
#260
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From: 737 Capt
Ok Mr. Pessimist.
No one is denying that things can change, but even with no growth there will still be movement. It's going to happen. People will retire.
Add that a lot more then 3 people have retired in 2010. It's silly for a newhire to look at the bottom of the list and say ok I'm going to be here for the rest of my career.
No one is denying that things can change, but even with no growth there will still be movement. It's going to happen. People will retire.
Add that a lot more then 3 people have retired in 2010. It's silly for a newhire to look at the bottom of the list and say ok I'm going to be here for the rest of my career.
Contraction can happen as well, this industry is very cyclic and my hope is we are into a sustained growth period......
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