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kellwolf · September 15th, 2004, 22:39

I'm actually for getting rid of the 60 age limit. I would like to see some more medical exams kick in at that age, though. Kinda like when you turn 35 and you have to get an EKG. I'm also with MarineNav on the fed positions. I couldn't go into ATC even if I wanted to. I'm borderline past the max age limit for starting. I understand the reason the government has it there is "training costs" and "return on investment," but come on. If someone is qualified for the job, they should be given the opportunity to do the job. Otherwise, you'll have a 23 year old running ATC who just wants beer money. Give him 2 years, he'll realize the job isn't as glamorous as ERAU told him it was, and he leaves. Then you just lost your "return on inverstmen" and have to start over again.

Besides, the way management is running airlines into the ground, I'm not sure pilots would WANT to stick around past 60. Me? I'm investing as much as I can so I can do the Taylor-retirement and travel around the world. It'll have to be all my own choices since pensions will be a thing of the past by the time I hit that point.

September 15th, 2004, 22:39	#32
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,675	Re: Not good news for us at the bottom I'm actually for getting rid of the 60 age limit. I would like to see some more medical exams kick in at that age, though. Kinda like when you turn 35 and you have to get an EKG. I'm also with MarineNav on the fed positions. I couldn't go into ATC even if I wanted to. I'm borderline past the max age limit for starting. I understand the reason the government has it there is "training costs" and "return on investment," but come on. If someone is qualified for the job, they should be given the opportunity to do the job. Otherwise, you'll have a 23 year old running ATC who just wants beer money. Give him 2 years, he'll realize the job isn't as glamorous as ERAU told him it was, and he leaves. Then you just lost your "return on inverstmen" and have to start over again. Besides, the way management is running airlines into the ground, I'm not sure pilots would WANT to stick around past 60. Me? I'm investing as much as I can so I can do the Taylor-retirement and travel around the world. It'll have to be all my own choices since pensions will be a thing of the past by the time I hit that point.