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02-07-2012, 06:38 AM

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UNDGUY

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I love this law. This will be good for the industry as a whole.

Supply down = Demand Up = Pay up?

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02-07-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by UNDGUY

Supply down = Demand Up = Pay up?

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In theory but lord only knows. I think if the supply goes down enough you'll see some airlines offer a bonus to new hires. It'd be a lot cheaper than increasing pay but enough to attract applicants.

02-07-2012, 07:14 AM

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In theory but lord only knows. I think if the supply goes down enough you'll see some airlines offer a bonus to new hires. It'd be a lot cheaper than increasing pay but enough to attract applicants.

The bonuses will definitely be the first step. However I personally worry that the government will give the airlines something in exchange for this rule. Can you say age 70?

02-07-2012, 07:20 AM

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not a chance in hell. From 65 to 70 medical issues go up exponentially. I am just curious what the airlines will do since the number of new student pilots is still way down do to the high expense and lack of available loans. Can we say ab initio programs like the 50s and 60s???

02-07-2012, 07:25 AM

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I hope youre right, but consider this. Alot of the old timers have been going to the same medical examiner for 25+ years. They are basically buds. You think their "bud" who is close to retirement himself will deny their long time patient and friend a first class medical? Im thinking no.

02-07-2012, 07:35 AM

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It doesn't really matter what their bud thinks if they're dying of cancer or heart disease.

02-07-2012, 07:37 AM

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Idk if insurance companies will go for 70

02-07-2012, 07:40 AM

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Idk if insurance companies will go for 70

Theyre going for it in Canada.

02-07-2012, 07:41 AM

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Sounds about right at GIA

I honestly can't say I'm surprised though lol!

02-07-2012, 07:42 AM

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The medical statistics/facts speak volumes to insurance companies and lawmakers. 65 was lobbied so heavily to help make back part or all of their lost pensions, but it had merit as there wasn't a significant increase in risk. I really doubt any agency is willing to go any further though. At this point the govt. needs to tell the airlines to suck it up (which helps us in the end)....