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Originally Posted by Bellanca
(Post 1871571)
That's what people said about age 65. And then look what happened, only a handful of pilots left the majors each year between 2008 and 2013. My guess with age 68 most pilots will try to hang on for three more years, some will medical out a few will just be ready to retire, but the majority will hold on and get special issuance medicals if they need to. Why leave when you're at the top of the pay-scale and seniority, flying the plane and the routes you want???
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Originally Posted by HappyCrew
(Post 1871544)
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Originally Posted by ClickClickBoom
(Post 1871444)
ALPA has been bouncing this one for a couple of years. If it does go into effect it will be the pilot shortage, candle on the cake. Problem is, 58 years is problematic , finding more than a few guys to go to 68 will be almost impossible. It is the industry just kicking the can down the road until they can get monkeys certified for the right seat, because the guys who can fog a mirror cost more than bananas.
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
(Post 1871598)
ALPA has not been bouncing this around at all. They have not considered or even looked at it. No one at the FAA, government or ICOA is discussing it. The rumors are all from forums.
Thanks.. That's good to hear. Ignorant on this one. Must this go through the normal channels of NPRM? |
Originally Posted by Al Czervik
(Post 1871656)
Sailing,
Thanks.. That's good to hear. Ignorant on this one. Must this go through the normal channels of NPRM? |
Originally Posted by Packrat
(Post 1871659)
Nope. Age 65 didn't. Just slam, bam through Congress. Thank you, M'am!
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Originally Posted by clearprop
(Post 1871596)
Were you dropped on your head by a FA when you were young? You really seem to love them!
He seems to like his women like his coffee....cold and bitter. |
Originally Posted by FaceBiten
(Post 1871579)
I'd rather spend my late 60s enjoying what little decent life I have left. I'd rather not go straight from the airlines to the retirement home.
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Originally Posted by GreatBigSea
(Post 1871676)
I think you'd be an outlier. From talking to mainline guys on the 60-65 change, most started out saying they'd still retire at 60, but it was hard to pass up that paycheck when they were only working 9-12 days a month.
That being said, I'm totally with you. Even when your working 9 to 12 days a month you're still working. Still away from home. Still subject to the whims of whatever company you work for. |
Originally Posted by GoHomeLeg
(Post 1871700)
The second I can retire and sustain my standard of living I will be done. With the huge pile of debt I'm sitting on that will be tough. However I still have 36 years until 65 so I have a little time to get it worked out. Personally, I'm shooting for 55.
Even when your working 9 to 12 days a month you're still working. Still away from home. Still subject to the whims of whatever company you work for. Plus when you retire you have to see the wife/husband everyday :p |
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