The only people fighting older pilots in the cockpits are the kids that want a vacant seat to fly.....that's it
Kids? Typical gummer, clueless. I would say 1/3 of our fo list is over 60. Lots of retreads from PAA and EAL at my carrier. Also the average longevity of the fo's is 15-20 yeas with the company. With the hiring cycles and economic changes all these fo's have more years experience than the current capts did when they upgraded to Capt.
Kids? Don't expect me or the others to summon help when your old carcass strokes out in mid flight. I rue gummers and their incompetence. Thanks for proving my ire is not misdirected.
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