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LiberalFighter

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15. Who is the GOP trying to kill?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Jul 20, 2023, 03:17 PM

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House passes bill that would raise retirement age for pilots to 67 [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 OP

At 65 myself, I don't agree with this as a blanket rule.... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #1

Pilots already have to undergo regular medical evaluation cos dem Jul 2023 #3

If thats the case I'm all for it. 60 is the new 40 oldsoftie Jul 2023 #7

Airline pilots also go through constant continuous training and evaluation/check-rides Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2023 #16

Have you taken one? getagrip_already Jul 2023 #11

Do yuou honestly think that every 65 year old pilot should be forced to retire? Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #28

retire completely? Or retire from primary flight duties? getagrip_already Jul 2023 #29

Seems pretty ageist. Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #32

not ageist, just realistic... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #33

I don't agree either. The retirement age used to be 62 PortTack Jul 2023 #5

I'm cool with this along with a physical. jimfields33 Jul 2023 #10

The article isn't clear but the change is to MANDATORY retirement age. spooky3 Jul 2023 #6

It goes to the Senate next. ananda Jul 2023 #2

Yup BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #8

LOL ananda Jul 2023 #18

I remember the time I was on an American Eagle flight and the pilot looked like he was 19 years old. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #4

You know, when I get a young dentist or doctor, I am very happy...... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #30

I take your point. But experience counts too. There's definitely a happy-middle, though. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #35

yeah, I guess if I see my dentist using her cellphone while doing a procedure...... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Jul 2023 #9

Would you want to be forced out of work over some age? jimfields33 Jul 2023 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Jul 2023 #23

+1 spooky3 Jul 2023 #25

And they will stop at which jobs? PlutosHeart Jul 2023 #12

How many jobs have age discrimination? jimfields33 Jul 2023 #14

Who is the GOP trying to kill? LiberalFighter Jul 2023 #15

Everyone, with them as collateral damage. ananda Jul 2023 #19

Democrats voted for the bill 164-38. former9thward Jul 2023 #22

Democrats voted for the bill 164-38. former9thward Jul 2023 #21

This is a change in MANDATORY retirement age. It is good for spooky3 Jul 2023 #24

This is good news. It should help with our pilot shortage. beaglelover Jul 2023 #17

The pilots on my last flight must have been ex-military ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2023 #20

Ageism in airlines spooky3 Jul 2023 #26

Good. We need more pilots... Mark.b2 Jul 2023 #27

Maybe I should 'un-retire' pfitz59 Jul 2023 #31

Slip sliding to raise general retirement age. zanana1 Jul 2023 #34

That's already been done iemanja Jul 2023 #37