Pervis

Your opinion will change when you reach the age of disposal. FDAC is an extremely valuable asset. But how many times have you heard someone say they didn’t want to be the one to ruin someone’s career. Fact is it takes way more than one report to bring FDAC into the process. If age is an issue, it’s our responsibility to bring it up to the appropriate committee.

I agree there is a point when it’s time to step down. I will not work till I’m 80, but many of our owners do, and are responsible for far more lives than any pilot is. Do we mandate retirement for someone like WB? I’m sure some 21 year old could step into his shoes and carry on, right?

Oh, btw, major airlines across the globe are petitioning for an age 67 limit. The arbitrary limits are evidently very fluid. As they should be, as medical advances can diagnose and treat previously hidden conditions. We just need AMEs that won’t simply require a fogged mirror.

Flyfalcons

Yeah, okay, just don't be too upset when something is finally done to establish a maximum age restriction.

Pervis

With a proper severance package I will depart gracefully. The current package of 40k has been in place for over 20 years. Time to sweeten the pot. Maybe an early out package like the one presented in 2009? We shall see.

HeavyD

In the time span of about a year, the company has decreased hiring minimums by about 60%. Yet, still isn't having trouble hiring. Sure

bvp95

does this include the multi rule most regionals use? (25 going in- getting the other 25 in the sim during training) or do they want 50 already when getting hired?

Peabody17

The way the new minimums were shared, it was 50 hours fixed wing ME time to be an “eligible applicant”. If you have less, it’s likely you will be screened out.

bvp95

Thanks. I start training at the regionals in about a month, so worst case I can apply after training in 5 or 6 months with ATP in hand. Hopefully hiring will still be strong by then

HeavyD

The company and the union need to stop with this B.S. game they're playing regarding probationary pilots calling in fatigued. Both the company and new-hire mentors are telling newly hired pilots to just have the Captain do it.

ZebraSpots

67 is fair.

tm602

Especially in a very dynamic environment like NJA has. I'm not necessarily saying anything one way or the other over a retirement age "number", but there needs to be some cognitive testing done as age advances. Not some BS simulator ride where the gouge gets out and you're the only plane in the sky etc. Something that is done by mental health professionals. Flame away, but biology is biology. Some hold on better than others and this a way to prove it. You have it or you lost it. Some by age 45 are checked out, and I have seen guys in their 70s holding on well.