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I don't know why I bother to bring facts into this this fantasy anti-gay rodeo- but since I got curious- this is from a listing for an Amtrak trainee engineer
This is the required 'work experience' to become a trainee
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Some work experience demonstrating the ability to maintain alertness, awareness and vigilance, as well as clear, effective verbal communication skills in the performance of work. Satisfactory attendance and safe work record. Prior railroad operating experience and work history that demonstrates ability to adapt to variable and often changing work hours preferred. Preference given to individuals who were trained by a Class 1 carrier or equivalent passenger railroad and are currently certified as Class 1 Train Service Engineers.
And once selected- here is the training involved:
OTHER:
If selected, incumbent will be required to successfully complete Engineer Training as follows: Individuals not previously certified as Class 1 Train Service Engineers: 7-10 weeks classroom and field work while headquartered at Amtrak’s Training Center in Wilmington, DE; followed by extensive qualifying and on-the-job training associated with the Crew Base for which hired; paid at the student training rate until incumbent achieves certification as a Class 1 Train Service Engineer.
Oddly enough- nothing about 20 years of rigorous training.
That proves nothing. Those are minimum requirements. Someone aged 30 might meet the minimum requirement to pilot an Airbus A380, but that doesn't mean the airlines are going to let anyone who hasn't been flying for 25 years get behind the controls.