and if age alone is to be the criteria, what age ? and who is going to become the God that decides that ? and will you acquiesce with them subserviently ?
We have had an age limit of 60, and it served us well. This is/was well known territory, most pilots made that limit, but we are now moving into an experimental phase where safety is at stake. The medical does not focus on what is going on (or not) between the ears, and it does not really look for age related issues, like a poorer night vision or increased reaction time.
Do you guys not have a life apart from flying? Hobbies, travel, family? It used to be a privilege to retire at 60. Go out and do something! Something else!
To answer you other question, in 30 years I really hope the only place I'll be in the aircraft is the cabin, sipping a GT.
Unlike our company Gummers, I'm sure I'll get a jump seat ride if I need it. No over 60 pilots will ever sit on mine.