FlyBE pilots>60+ 3 bypass
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FlyBE pilots>60+ 3 bypass
I have just heard that FlyBe is so desperate that they have called back pilots of the 146 fleet from retirement. Flying over 60 fine, but calling back people with a triple bypass op is surprising. I always thought that would be the end of a flying career.
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I agree, a friend of mine has a stent in his tubes and got his class 1 back after 6 months. He had a plumbing problem, now it is fixed. What is the problem there when the heart itself is fine?
As for 60+'s, are they not allowed to fly in French airspace? Do Flybe still crew AF coloured 146's?
As for 60+'s, are they not allowed to fly in French airspace? Do Flybe still crew AF coloured 146's?
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According to the guys-in-white, an artery fixed through a stent or even a bypass, is much safer and less likely to collapse then those of us mid-forty’s pilots, slightly overweighed, pooly controlled cholesterol and fan of an occasional layover booze…
What’s your problem with the senior FlyBE guys? Are your concerned with safety or just uneasy with it’s impact on your job market?
What’s your problem with the senior FlyBE guys? Are your concerned with safety or just uneasy with it’s impact on your job market?
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There is no reason for not recruiting pilots 60+ as long they can pass thier medicals.....
But the real fact is; the company is trying to claw back people from retirement or give commands to people with 2000hrs, because no one else with experience is willing fly thier aircraft.
But the real fact is; the company is trying to claw back people from retirement or give commands to people with 2000hrs, because no one else with experience is willing fly thier aircraft.
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I flew with a chap once who had received major heart surgery and basically the restriction placed on his medical meant he couldn’t fly solo in a C150 but he could Captain any two crew aircraft.
You can see the logic, makes sense.
You can see the logic, makes sense.
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Flybe pilots >60 +3 bypass
I can't help but think that our original poster is a "wannabe" Captain (ie: First Officer) with Flybe. There are PLENTY of Captains flying commercially with either stents, bypasses or whatever, following heart problems at some time in their career. They have (following the corrective surgery) been cleared for multi-crew operations and quite right too! To suggest that Flybe are employing such people because the company are desperate is quite wrong and irresponsible. Pilots with a similar medical condition are employed by B.A. and Virgin just to mention two of the larger U.K. airlines. Are they "desperate" too? Wind your neck in and wait for your command without resorting to scurrilous posts!
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Max Revs,
You may well be correct with your assumption but I can see no reference in the original post to "Captains"; it simply says "pilots". Of course it may have been edited between you and I reading it.
Of course there should be no restriction on pilots returning to work after heart surgery and once the medical has been regained. No problem at all.
I suspect that if they intend to get rid of the 146's in the near future it makes sense employing a more mature person (was that PC?) who is on the verge of retirement, or even flying semi-retired, who wont be at a loss once the fleet is gone. Just a guess of course.
You may well be correct with your assumption but I can see no reference in the original post to "Captains"; it simply says "pilots". Of course it may have been edited between you and I reading it.
Of course there should be no restriction on pilots returning to work after heart surgery and once the medical has been regained. No problem at all.
I suspect that if they intend to get rid of the 146's in the near future it makes sense employing a more mature person (was that PC?) who is on the verge of retirement, or even flying semi-retired, who wont be at a loss once the fleet is gone. Just a guess of course.
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Flybeflyer,
There are gentlemen out there who have contributed huge amounts to aviation, aerobatics and life in general.
If they have had problems with medical issues, luckily we live in a world that can deal with and cope with those problems and allow people to return to a job that they can do well and more importantly, probably teach you lots and lots about aeroplanes, life, and manners.
Wind it in, ask questions and learn, you will probably benefit
There are gentlemen out there who have contributed huge amounts to aviation, aerobatics and life in general.
If they have had problems with medical issues, luckily we live in a world that can deal with and cope with those problems and allow people to return to a job that they can do well and more importantly, probably teach you lots and lots about aeroplanes, life, and manners.
Wind it in, ask questions and learn, you will probably benefit
