Thread: Age 67???
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Old 07-31-2012 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
Age 67 retirement question comes from a Dutch-German lawsuit seeking to overturn any mandatory retirement, a precursor, in my mind. Face it, mandatory retirement has been a contentious issue for decades and not just in aviation. We have 80+ doctors passing judgement on the medical fitness of pilots. I'd give it about 80% odds that there is an increase in the Age 65 rule, especially as Social Security retirement is 66, going to 67 and will be raised again.

GF
Wasn't there lots of "official" notifications of the impending age 65 change? I haven't seen anything but speculation on these forums.

Also, I agree with Grumble. Not meant to be a "swipe" at you, GF.
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