Delta would still have to hire the next two years to meet its growth goals. We’re hiring more than we’re retiring by a long shot.

When SWA offered the early out packages, we had several that took it and then went to other 121 carriers I.e. FedEx.

I love coupled approaches! Don't get your old man pants in a wad, maybe they'll even load our luggage in the van for us. All in good fun! My retirement plan is medical out by 64 and ride that LTD to 68 baby!

I’m guessing the majority that will oppose (like me) were absolutely hammered in our careers from 2000 on. Obviously starting with 9/11, the ATP requirements, the Age 65 change, and the 2008 recession led to the “Lost Decade” generation of pilots, especially coming from the regional world. Those coming aboard a major now, especially to carriers like Delta, United, and American, may not be affected as much due to the mass retirements. Sure, I decided to go to SWA when I got the chance in 2015 after having to leave the regionals to build turbine PIC time in the corporate world (which took almost a decade alone). This would without a doubt increase an already high upgrade time for our generation. I’m in my 14th year of 121 and still have years to go before an upgrade.

Serious question. How many went to the 91/135 world?

I could use it!

Airline #2 shut down in 2008, after being downgraded for 4 years, and a very positive, but insincere, suitor leading us to stick around. I was happy at this place all the same.

With the recession, and being out of work several times between contract work in 3 other counties, it's taken me a long time to get a respectable flying gig in the USA.

I instructed at two majors. The industry doesn't respect instructors. Not a lucrative position.

So, I'm flying again. Bottom of the list at 56. Based where I live. Happy about it.

I also have to plan to live until 95. Didn't think that was possible, but seeing my 88 y.o. father, former smoker, half a lung, still hanging on, I don't think 65 and out is going to work for me.

I could use it. I think I've put up with a enough sh!t from this industry.

739. Seriously, do you think anyone has that data at their fingertips??? :confused:

I don't have the breakdown of pilots that make it to 65, but I am sure it is a high percentage. I am sure it will be the same at 67. I remember interviewing at Pinnacle with a bunch of pilots that missed the last age change. It will play out the same way, 401k is way down, inflation, why retire when I am making 300k with 6 weeks vacation, etc.... Lather, rinse and repeat. Pilot career never changes, nor do pilots. Plus I am pretty sure we are already in a recession. Seems like more and more people are getting laid off outside of aviation.

no doubt.....can't even work an iPad....what are they going to do when printing the release goes away?!! oh the horror....I'm done, just done....they all had there careers, time for the next generation...I want to be senior, not a senior citizen.

Wow. Sorry wasn't expecting an exact number just a ballpark if known.