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ATP Tests Grind to a Halt ??
Based on data sources, since August 1, 2014, we have not administered a single ATP knowledge test that would allow a pilot to then go on to take the ATP multi-engine practical test and become ATP qualified for service in an airline. Yup. None. For two whole months and I expect this trend to continue for a third month. (www.avweb.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
To boot, the age 65 rule was not raised this year and that will just take that many more out of the marketplace. No, it is not anything near like it was. It is still way above average if you can claw your way in there but it is a hard fight and as one said, it is more personal connection than a rigid promotion type schedule. There is no easy answer but it will bite the traveling public and the airlines square in the butt one of these days.
I hope it bites the execs and management right into the unemployment line.. Or better yet, the welfare line like the ones pilots need to use.
Have you heard that they are raising the age for retirement?
I suspect the age 65 rule will remain static for a while. It only took 30 years to change.
Not on the wire right now and very late in the year to do it. Retirements are already planned and doubtful would be reversed.
No one should get one. This cost should go to the airlines. A college degree, the rest of the flight training costs, and the first 5 years under 30k a year are a terrible deal as it is.
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