FAA unlikely to raise age 65

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07-21-2022, 09:48 AM

#51

Flyboy68

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Originally Posted by Stratosphere

Actually have a Delta friend retired off the 330 he died at 67 (COVID) ..But here at purple have a had at least 3 die early 2 were in early 60's and very recent and one was 59 . I have seen a lot of early deaths lately would be lucky to make it to 67.

This is definitely not a healthy occupation.

“60% of 282 retired airline pilots included in a recent study died within five years of leaving their jobs, according to an international pilots organization.”

https://www.airlive.net/retired-pilo...he-population/

07-21-2022, 10:13 AM

#52

Margaritaville

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Originally Posted by OOfff/CBreezy

airline pilot alcohol culture is so banal

Everything you post is so banal.

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Originally Posted by CBreezy/OOfff

replace it with silence

Excellent suggestion. Take your own advice.

07-21-2022, 10:59 AM

#53

CBreezy

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Originally Posted by Margaritaville

Everything you post is so banal.

Excellent suggestion. Take your own advice.

Actually, I enjoy talking about and drinking alcohol

07-21-2022, 11:59 AM

#54

youngmd

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I wonder whether the FAA would consider reducing the 1,500 hr requirement.

that is the biggest hurdle for new pilots.

07-21-2022, 12:08 PM

#55

CBreezy

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Originally Posted by youngmd

I wonder whether the FAA would consider reducing the 1,500 hr requirement.

that is the biggest hurdle for new pilots.

It really isn't too much to ask to have 1-2 years of experience before flying passengers in a jet.

07-21-2022, 12:18 PM

#56

Margaritaville

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Originally Posted by youngmd

I wonder whether the FAA would consider reducing the 1,500 hr requirement.

that is the biggest hurdle for new pilots.

Well we found a management troll.

I also don't want a heart surgeon who just graduated from medical school.

1500 hours is the minimum and needs to stay that way.

07-21-2022, 03:27 PM

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DeltaboundRedux

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Distilled water, rainwater, or pure grain alcohol. - Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper

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07-21-2022, 04:30 PM

#58

hopp

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Sad for you

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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44

Sad. The last thing I want to do when I retire from flying is fly more.

I am sad for you. The thought of spending a lifetime in a profession you don’t love, is disheartening. But to each his own, live and let live.

I retired from the airline, not flying.

You could look at it this way…My spouse of 34 years moved on and left me a big $ettlement. Now I have younger part time girl friend(s), (only when I want).

07-21-2022, 11:11 PM

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av8or

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Originally Posted by Flyboy68

This is definitely not a healthy occupation.

“60% of 282 retired airline pilots included in a recent study died within five years of leaving their jobs, according to an international pilots organization.”

https://www.airlive.net/retired-pilo...he-population/

Well, in a profession where at least 50% of the workforce see’s their personal identity and sense of value tied to their profession… not sure that’s a big surprise