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Old 26th Oct 2011, 23:25
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Mr Pilot 2007
 
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Who in their right mind would work for a schedule longhaul airline beyond 60, even 55, unless you dont have enough money to retire.
I know there are many in that position. Bad investments, late divorce, todays low salaries.

When our airline started using the FDL's as a rostering target, two of our elderly Capts fell asleep during approach, (longhaul, different flights).
One admitted it to the airline, who told him, 'if you cant handle it, Off.
He did just that and retired.

This was a Capt whos 40 year career was during the good old days. How are todays pilots expecting to cope with a 50 year career being rostered up to maximum FDL every month.
You will burn yourself out.

Theres a very good chance your time will be up before you enjoy your retirement.
Whats the point of dying young with a bigger bank balance?

Why would you!!

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