Not saying this is the situation here.....but I have seen far too many TRE/IRE's that were in exactly the wrong employment. Length of tooth is not a valid criteria.
We all have a "Sell by Date".....it helps if we figure it out ourselves and do the right thing.....but it is imperative the "System" works to ensure only the genuinely qualified get there in the first place.....and do not overstay their welcome!
Some systems are far too incestrous....with buddies checking buddies who turn around and checks.....the other buddy!
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DOUBLE BOGEY
Captain on the left side has 45 years experience in helicopters (41 offshore)
If this is true, he was either asleep or unwell or his bucket but of luck has just lasted an extraordinary long time.[/QUOTE]