Spleener, thanks for being with me in spirit; I was in no way chest thumping and did not intend to come across that way... That said, this IS an ongoing process and I simply want all to know that FOP is requesting ex (retired)-STC's (operating as simulator instructors) to re-qualify and begin "checking" again.
What/how would you all feel about this? What about bypass pay for those "still operating (under 65)" flight crew. What about those waiting patiently in line to be upgraded to STC?
What does everybody think about their retired colleagues who would actually think this is an acceptable practice??