There is an issue with pilots. If they cannot pass their flight exams, they don’t fly. More importantly, they don't qualify for disability benefits because a flunked medical doesn't translate into not being able to work. A rough analogy is a surgeon who permanently injuries his hand. He may not be able to operate, but can teach, see patients, etc. But he was making a hell of a more as a surgeon. So they have a lot at risk.
There is an issue with pilots. If they cannot pass their flight exams, they don’t fly. More importantly, they don't qualify for disability benefits because a flunked medical doesn't translate into not being able to work. A rough analogy is a surgeon who permanently injuries his hand. He may not be able to operate, but can teach, see patients, etc. But he was making a hell of a more as a surgeon. So they have a lot at risk.