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Old 20th Feb 2004, 18:33
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High Wing Drifter
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Yeah!

There were some posts in this forum a while ago stating that older (over 35) are not viewed favourably by Airlines because they have more trouble learning the new skills. Can you believe that?

When I look around at me fellow ground school students, the 30 somethings in the class seem to have had as easy or as hard a ride as the rest. I do know we ALL passed the first 8 ATPLs first time

The only thing that I think can realistically inhibit older low hours fATPLs are: remaining length of service and potential inflexibility due to family commitments etc. I guess those issues will vary from employer to employer with some positively looking for young 'uns and others with no opinion on the subject one way or another.

What I do think, is that with the inevitible stella growth in regional flying (in the UK and Europe), the types who are not hell bent on 737/A320 jet jobs will do OK.

All the best,
HWD.