[Joeboy]

Don't know about pilots, but I'd think doctors and actors are near the extreme ends of the age discrimination spectrum. Ie. being an old doctor makes you credible, being an old actor (or especially actress) severely impinges on your options and expectations. Being an old developer is probably somewhere in between.

[djmips]

Pilots are closer to doctors and as long as they pass physical, they wear their hours like a badge of honor.