Originally Posted by
Johe02
I have a CPL(H) and FI(H) with 1000 hrs tt - I'm am 56 and have been out of aviation for a few years and I am considering converting to FW and applying for jobs as a FO with an airline.
What chance have I got of getting some reasonable work?
Any other advice appreciated. .Cheers
Save yourself a shed load of heartache and money and don't even go there! Sorry to say this but you are so far behind the drag curve in terms of relevant recent experience and age. If you are sensible and a realist you will quickly realise this.
Age discrimination is illegal but airlines know that at your age you will be slower to learn (cost more), harder to teach (cost more) and a more risky option (read safety) compared to someone 20 years younger with more recent and relevant flying experience. It all comes down to money and risk.