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Originally Posted by Captainpd
There isn't any such thing as a "takeoff slot". Only slots are for landing. Lots of outside influences with the airlines. But are constantly looking for people like you that can predict the future.
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You’re wrong there are actually slots for departures depending on the destinations.
Pilots have to endure Medical exams every 6 or 12 months depending on whether they are captains of first officers. Captains have to take EKG’s every 12 months, which FAA has been monitoring for your whole career. Then you have the mandatory retirement age of 65 no matter what. This is one of the only careers that still has age discrimination with no recourse. It’s all about the dollars they wanna get the top $$$$’s off the payroll. Now there’s a pilot shortage that they’ve created and unwilling to fix. As I stated before 40 years in the industry, wasn’t ready to retire! I’m with those who say they will not fly, the only exception is in an emergency.
Safe travels to all!
One last note, anybody know of a corporate job? You have a willing able body ready to go! Still love flying nothing like it in the world!