IATA Calls for Raising Pilot Age Limit to 67
09-28-2025 | 05:03 AM
#1161
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The funny thing is that this feels like explaining to your grandma not to fall for phone scams, but they still fall for it. The way they operate, LEPF/EPAS is basically committing elderly abuse, but no matter how much we warn them, people keep donating and impacting their savings. At the very least it shows poor judgement, and you don't want that in a 121 cockpit. Especially squandering money like that into the pockets of grifters after complaining that they don't have enough to retire.
09-28-2025 | 05:39 AM
#1164
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From: Blue Juice Taste Tester
09-28-2025 | 05:44 AM
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The tone of this "update" is very clearly trying to motivate their supporters to stay engaged. They don't have to directly ask for money in every 'update'. It's inherent in their schtick.
ICAO Assembly report
News out of the 42nd ICAO Assembly is disappointingly short of the opportunity that was available, but not at all a defeat for those who hope to see the international pilot retirement age raised.
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As we’ve said all along, the swingweight of the U.S., properly exercised within the arena of ICAO, is most likely going to be the key to moving this ball. What we saw this week was disheartening, but just a temporary product of not having an Ambassador and normal diplomatic order in place. Addressing the ICAO Assembly, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy echoed President Trump’s tone to the U.N. - that the U.S. will pursue its interests without shame or deterrence. We can expect that approach to be picked up by the incoming Ambassador. Domestically, House Aviation Chair Troy Nehls has affirmed Congress’ intent to address the pilot age issue, introducing a fresh bill. There are efforts underway to bring out identical Senate support.
EPAS is already at work, doing what it has from the outset - thoughtfully assessing evolving conditions, self-critiquing, strategizing and executing. Look for more about what this will look like, very soon this week.
News out of the 42nd ICAO Assembly is disappointingly short of the opportunity that was available, but not at all a defeat for those who hope to see the international pilot retirement age raised.
...
As we’ve said all along, the swingweight of the U.S., properly exercised within the arena of ICAO, is most likely going to be the key to moving this ball. What we saw this week was disheartening, but just a temporary product of not having an Ambassador and normal diplomatic order in place. Addressing the ICAO Assembly, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy echoed President Trump’s tone to the U.N. - that the U.S. will pursue its interests without shame or deterrence. We can expect that approach to be picked up by the incoming Ambassador. Domestically, House Aviation Chair Troy Nehls has affirmed Congress’ intent to address the pilot age issue, introducing a fresh bill. There are efforts underway to bring out identical Senate support.
EPAS is already at work, doing what it has from the outset - thoughtfully assessing evolving conditions, self-critiquing, strategizing and executing. Look for more about what this will look like, very soon this week.
They will probably succeed at some point. Though it's extremely unlikely to happen in the next 3 years.
09-28-2025 | 06:12 AM
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From: Blue Juice Taste Tester
Dementia is a b!tch
09-28-2025 | 06:12 AM
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Oh? Then why are you continuing to donate?
The tone of this "update" is very clearly trying to motivate their supporters to stay engaged. They don't have to directly ask for money in every 'update'. It's inherent in their schtick.
They are well within their rights to organize and ask supporters to financially donate to advance their cause. (Though I still submit that none of them donate a penny after their 65th birthday.)
They will probably succeed at some point. Though it's extremely unlikely to happen in the next 3 years.
The tone of this "update" is very clearly trying to motivate their supporters to stay engaged. They don't have to directly ask for money in every 'update'. It's inherent in their schtick.
They are well within their rights to organize and ask supporters to financially donate to advance their cause. (Though I still submit that none of them donate a penny after their 65th birthday.)
They will probably succeed at some point. Though it's extremely unlikely to happen in the next 3 years.
09-28-2025 | 06:16 AM
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A scab was someone that crossed a picket line to replace a striking worker. I’m assuming you have a job at an airline within the US? If the mandatory retirement age was raised to 67, or even eliminated entirely you’d still have that job.
If however you are not yet employed at a part 121 carrier, well none of us here owe you a job.
Nothing “scab like” about wanting to keep working in a career you love and have been active in for 30+ years.
If however you are not yet employed at a part 121 carrier, well none of us here owe you a job.
Nothing “scab like” about wanting to keep working in a career you love and have been active in for 30+ years.
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