Originally Posted by
derrick holmes
Are we the only profession, that by legislation, is forced to retire at an arbitrary age? Any specific reason? I am still fit and able to perform in the cockpit to the required standard, and my medical certificate shows Class1. I would dearly like to continue flying, until my medical becomes invalid, or I do not meet the required standard when assessed in the simulator or during a check ride. Since there is a pilot shortage world wide, it seems wasteful to ignore a pool of experience that is willing, available and able to continue working. No one tells a Doctor or lawyer to stop practicing at a specific age....why have aviators been targeted?
No, we're not the only ones targeted, though I do believe we're probably the only ones who bitch about it as much as we do.