Now that
VB have been touched up a little,
How many over 40 pilots have been taken without Jet experience.
I guess only a token few.
Really if some of the ‘youngsters’ are moving on for more lucrative o/s positions after only a couple of years, would it make more sense to take a 45 year old over a 25 year old (more varied experience) and then know that the older pilot is going to be around for 10-15 years.
I guess a few wrinkles in the LH seat is OK, but it does not fit the
VB fun and youthful image in the RH seat.
Older pilots would be available to keep the older FAs company on the said overnights
P.S. How many 45 year olds with a wife, kids, dog and bank manager to support could afford $30K and 2+ months with no income.