Vfr PilotPB/2
Perhaps we should clarify that you can be Sikh and British!
You make a very valid point though!
I find it slightly inconsistent that employers are being told that they cannot discriminate against an individual because of their age. In addition to that, you are no longer required, or obliged, to put your D.O.B on your C.V! An yet perfectly healthy, competent Air Crew are being told that they can no longer earn a living by doing what they have done for the last x amount of years, whilst being told that they are going to have to work longer??
Bus/Coach drivers are not required to stop working at 60 or 65! It is until such time as their medical expires. I would suggest that the principle is the same. A bus driver can transport 50, 60 or 70 school children on his/her bus at any age why should it be any different for a pilot?
Were all agreed but I wonder how long it will take change this rule?
I would suggest that 300 pilots is a conservative estimate too.
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