BNSF "Mature" employment - max age for conductor trainee position?

bowmcsx Mar 3, 2014

  1. bowmcsx

    bowmcsx New Member

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    Greetings All,

    My first post on the board.

    I have a life long desire to work on the Railroad. Circumstances are now favorable for me to do so.

    What are your thoughts and experience on how old is too old from a BNSF (or other RR) realistic hiring perspective?

    Thanks!
    bowmcsx
     
  2. jimil

    jimil TrainBoard Member

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    My brother in law did it in his mid 40s from a completely unrelated field. I know another fellow who was turned down on ostensibly medical grounds (diabetes that ran in his family and was clearly not from metabolic syndrome) in his late 50s for a shop position. I would think they'd be more tight on medical on conductors and engineers as they're more likely to be far from medical help.
     
  3. Charlie

    Charlie TrainBoard Member

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    I was 52 y/o when I began conductor training in Overland Park. I celebrated my 53rd birthday during training. Dont give up hope!

    Charlie
     
  4. bullnettle

    bullnettle New Member

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    I'm 39 starting training.I have no railroad experience.
     
  5. 1adam13

    1adam13 New Member

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    I am hired for a Conductor Trainee position at 51.
     
  6. hatchcs

    hatchcs New Member

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    I'm 44 and just got hired on with BNSF as a conductor trainee
     
  7. nlaempire

    nlaempire TrainBoard Supporter

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    45 and starting in 2 weeks.
     
  8. Spooky

    Spooky TrainBoard Member

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    There are plenty of older trainees out on the BNSF. The oldest in my class that just graduated was 52ish. You'll get through it just like anyone else.

    Good luck!

    S
     
  9. jjc

    jjc New Member

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    Just going through the hiring process at the tender age of 53. I have finished all my medical and physical strength, just waiting on the magic email stating I have passed all that and a final offer....(fingers crossed, knock on wood, etc)
     

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