Does Age Discrimination exist? - Yes, I believe so.
Never mind lack of experience - here I am 54 years, 14,000 hrs total, 9,000 hrs jet, 4,500 on B737 variants, 1,800 on A320, 2000 hrs simulator instructing, 9 years as training captain in excellent health but I cant get a job in the airline industry!! Trouble is I am not current on type and the bank balance does not permit me to pay the money and do that myself.
Well its 4 a.m. and I am off to do my job in the Railway Industry!
Dont get mad though - get even!