How old is too old?
12-11-2017 | 02:15 PM
#11
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From: A320 Captain
It is screwed up around here. I’ve met guys on the employee bus that were older and I would assume they are Captains...nope, I’m a new hire. Other times I run into some young punk and I assume he is a new hire...nope, a G-yard 2006 hire captain. 👨*✈️
12-11-2017 | 03:31 PM
#12
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: 756 CA
I don't know that I'd call it "screwed up around here." I'm a 10-15 guy. The "dark decade" pushed many of us back on our hopes and plans.
I'll spend my UA career on reserve so I can experience the 756, 777 and then jr Capt.
I'm good with it!
I'll spend my UA career on reserve so I can experience the 756, 777 and then jr Capt. I'm good with it!
12-11-2017 | 10:48 PM
#13
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Folks,
Assuming a person is otherwise qualified, with type ratings, jet pic, 4 year degree etc, when is it just too late? My career stalled in the middle with the economy, and while I have a good flying job, it's not really where I'd hoped to be by now. Anyone have a feel for what HR & the pilot selection group view as a "cut off"? I could see an argument that if an applicant only has 10-15 years to offer, maybe it's just not viewed as a good investment. I'd like to think, given the market, that things are in my favor, but that's hard to validate.
Thanks in advance!
Assuming a person is otherwise qualified, with type ratings, jet pic, 4 year degree etc, when is it just too late? My career stalled in the middle with the economy, and while I have a good flying job, it's not really where I'd hoped to be by now. Anyone have a feel for what HR & the pilot selection group view as a "cut off"? I could see an argument that if an applicant only has 10-15 years to offer, maybe it's just not viewed as a good investment. I'd like to think, given the market, that things are in my favor, but that's hard to validate.
Thanks in advance!
Not to be a dick, but are you really gonna let a message board give you the answer and not pursue it? If you don't apply, the cut off is whatever age you are.
12-12-2017 | 05:39 PM
#14
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It’s illegal to discriminate due to age, so they down ya based on the interview suit last tailored in 1989.
12-12-2017 | 07:21 PM
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From: 767A (Ret)
12-13-2017 | 08:30 PM
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From: Airbus 320 Captain
12-15-2017 | 04:58 AM
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Haters going to hate
