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Msg ID: 2786420 Leaving helicopters at age 60 +1/-3     
Author:Possible to fly 121 or Corp
6/28/2023 8:08:43 AM
Sounds crazy, but a senior airline captain friend says I would have no problem and could possibly be making way more money in my 60s. How is that even possible? Give me the short version....


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Msg ID: 2786421 Leaving helicopters at age 60 +5/-3     
Author:you are
6/28/2023 8:20:42 AM

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asking the wrong people


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Msg ID: 2786422 Leaving helicopters at age 60 +2/-1     
Author:Anonymous
6/28/2023 8:30:12 AM

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Corporate flying - yes you would probably make more $$.

 

Airline - not unless you enjoy being the junior man jumping through hoops to get your 75 hours a month for a couple of years.  



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Msg ID: 2786423 Leaving helicopters at age 60 +1/-1     
Author:Op
6/28/2023 8:47:38 AM

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Corp is my target. Thanks for your input


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Msg ID: 2786424 Leaving helicopters at age 60 +3/-1     
Author:Ok
6/28/2023 8:50:06 AM

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I would recommend that you just go for it. Now is a great time for fixed wing pilots old and new.  Good luck. 



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Msg ID: 2786429 Leaving helicopters at age 60 +3/-3     
Author:Doing it at 62
6/28/2023 9:57:39 AM

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Have an interview with a major. Will probably get it if they don't bulk at my age. Everyone is desperate for meat in the seat. with summer coming on.  Was on the bucket list since a kid until I got reeled into helicopters 30 years ago. Yes, nothing but Shiny Jet syndrome. Do it for a few years, make some decent money and get out. It's possible. Helps to have an unrestricted ME-ATP. Okay, all, bellow away.



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Msg ID: 2786432 Called for a regional airline at age 63 +3/-2     
Author:I sh*t you not
6/28/2023 10:17:08 AM

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I have a bit over 15,000 hours in helos and about 1,000 in jets. Last year, a few months before I turned 64 was called by a headhunter for a Regional to see if I would be interested in flying for them. I reminded them that in a bit over a year I would be 65....They didn't care. Would be happy to have me for that amount of time.



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Msg ID: 2786431 I'm 65 flying dual rated job +8/-3     
Author:and quite content
6/28/2023 10:10:59 AM

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I'm 65 flying a Citation Sovereign and an S76 Part 91, making 200K a year, and no plans to stop until I turn 75. Have a friend who is 81 who flys a Soverign only.

Longevity in employment is much better in fixed wing.



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Msg ID: 2786433 I'm 65 flying dual rated job +1/-8     
Author:Yes
6/28/2023 10:25:44 AM

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And being a dual pilot is a lot like a float plane. Doesn't make a good plane, doesn't make a good boat. So you're either better at flying jets or the 76, but you're a master at none.



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Msg ID: 2786434 Your ignorance is showing +9/-3     
Author:Triple rated
6/28/2023 10:31:47 AM

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I fly all three up here in AK. Jet, floatplane and helicopter, and do quite well in all three

The ignorance of this board never ceases to amaze



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Msg ID: 2786443 Your ignorance is showing +2/-1     
Author:say wut
6/28/2023 12:49:54 PM

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I ceased to be amazed years ago



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Msg ID: 2786436 Get jealous often? (NT) +1/-1     
Author:Or just this one time?
6/28/2023 11:41:07 AM

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Msg ID: 2786437 I'm 65 flying dual rated job +0/-2     
Author:I know a guy
6/28/2023 11:41:33 AM

Reply to: 2786431

so tell me somebody is paying an 81 year old pilot



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Msg ID: 2786451 I'm 65 flying dual rated job +2/-2     
Author:Congrats
6/28/2023 2:38:16 PM

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Air Methods had a 80+ pilot in NY state a few years ago and he was sharper than most.



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Msg ID: 2786459 I'm 65 flying dual rated job +2/-1     
Author:I'm sure
6/28/2023 3:44:28 PM

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the med crew was thrilled with the situation



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Msg ID: 2786591 situation? (NT) +0/-1     
Author:Anonymous
6/30/2023 9:16:40 AM

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Msg ID: 2786460 Name and location +2/-2     
Author:Posted here
6/28/2023 3:46:37 PM

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Ozair Charter Services. Pilot is Bob Sommerville

Now go back to whacking off



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Msg ID: 2786462 Name and location +1/-2     
Author:nobody said he
6/28/2023 4:07:18 PM

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didn't exist. settle down, biff lol



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Msg ID: 2786472 They said they wanted a name and the poster +2/-2     
Author:gave them two.
6/28/2023 4:56:47 PM

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Now it is time for you to go give the daily rub down to your fat flight nurse, that was written into your contract.



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Msg ID: 2786473 They said they wanted a name and the poster +0/-0     
Author:no
6/28/2023 5:07:13 PM

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nobody asked you dumb dork lol



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Msg ID: 2787461 I'm 65 flying dual rated job +0/-0     
Author:There
7/7/2023 8:45:49 PM

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once was one at the big one!



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Msg ID: 2786659 Leaving helicopters at age 60 +1/-2     
Author:Ah,
6/30/2023 11:09:02 PM

Reply to: 2786420

no.



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