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06-04-2023 | 02:53 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Timbo;
So where should a 65yr old retired airline pilot go, if not NetJets?
06-04-2023 | 04:06 PM
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Actually, NetJets is so desperate for pilots they have started hiring retired airline pilots again. This was mentioned by the chair of UTC. Supposedly they are being picky who they chose as the first couple didn't make it through training. So go ahead and apply. You can only fly until 70, but the Arbitration case will decide if they can fire you or not. If the company loses the Arbitration case, you will get paid to sit at home as long as you hold your medical and pass training. Because of this, I believe they feel confident they will win in Arbitration.
06-04-2023 | 05:17 PM
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Actually, NetJets is so desperate for pilots they have started hiring retired airline pilots again. This was mentioned by the chair of UTC. Supposedly they are being picky who they chose as the first couple didn't make it through training. So go ahead and apply. You can only fly until 70, but the Arbitration case will decide if they can fire you or not. If the company loses the Arbitration case, you will get paid to sit at home as long as you hold your medical and pass training. Because of this, I believe they feel confident they will win in Arbitration.
06-04-2023 | 08:22 PM
#24
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From: Retired NJA & AA
They get away with it because NetJets paid a lot of $$$ to lobbyist, and I mean a LOT in order to get the rule passed. Pax were not happy with great-grandpa up there in the left seat. NetJets couldn't set an age themselves without facing age discrimination lawsuits so they got the government to do it for them. And it was worded so it only applies to NetJets and I think FlexJet, but it's not mandatory to implement it. NetJets did and it takes effect in January 2024.
06-05-2023 | 04:40 AM
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How many pilots at NetJets are over 70 now, and 68-69 today who will be affected in 2024?
And if that’s a big number, with this pilot shortage, where is NJ going to get replacements if not for all the retiring 121 pilots?
And if that’s a big number, with this pilot shortage, where is NJ going to get replacements if not for all the retiring 121 pilots?
06-05-2023 | 06:22 AM
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Not sure how many are 68-69.
06-05-2023 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo;
with this pilot shortage, where is NJ going to get replacements if not for all the retiring 121 pilots?
Considering how throttled back the FO hiring currently is at the regionals, they probably have tons of applications to choose from.
06-05-2023 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by AA717driver;
Age 64 and I got an interview at NJ this month. Passed for a better opportunity. I had a recommendation from an employee.
ETA: Retired Airline, currently GIV PIC 135.
ETA: Retired Airline, currently GIV PIC 135.
06-05-2023 | 12:38 PM
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