American Airlines Projected Retirements for 2016 - 2028

(Projections based on active pilots turning 65 in the given year.)

Roster Data Updated on: 11/1/2016

Year Total
11/3/2016 - 12/31/2016 - 68
2017 - 407
2018 - 541
2019 - 651
2020 - 782
2021 - 853
2022 - 874
2023 - 958
2024 - 930
2025 - 955
2026 - 901
2027 - 766
2028 - 665


The estimates previously released showed 2017-2019 quite a bit higher, but many of those retired early in 2016. I would expect this to continue, as many are not waiting until 65.