Originally Posted by
rotorhead1026
I looked at medical stats a few years back, and was struck by how many were medically forced to retire before 60. I expect the age 65 numbers are even worse, even though the new rule accounted for some (but certainly not all) of the hiring stagnation. Raising the age further might not have that great an effect on the youngsters - most sixtiers aren't going to make it medically.
I have asked Dr. Quay Snyder (AMAS) about medical retirement numbers under/ over 60 and he says that the numbers above 60 don't seem any higher than those below. Basically, "if you make it to 60, you'll probably make it to 65."
I was at the ALPA Pilot Assistance Forum this week in D.C., and Dr. Fred Tilton (Federal Air Surgeon) and Dr. Mike Berry (FAA Medical Specialties Division) were asked the 65+ question and they said that they haven't heard anything about raising the age, but hinted Cog Screens would have to be considered at that point.