Originally Posted by
sherpster
In what way are pilots over 65 unsafe? I just flew with a 64.5 year old and he was squared away. 65 is just some arbitrary age. If you can get a first class medical then you can keep flying. Why anyone would want to keep working past 60, let only 65, is beyond my comprehension but at least I realize most pilots can operate past 65... Especially in a two crew environment. If Netjets was flying around single pilot then maybe I could see your point. The fact is they pass their checkrides and their medicals so why deny them? You'll get your upgrade one day, have some patience.
Just some 46 year old.
But what's the limit?
I can show you a 77 year old pilot tomorrow on a turbojet. The flying is only part of the issue. There's much more that happens on this side of the field than 121 that requires very good judgement and attention to detail.
Now do it 5 legs at a time or through 5 time zones.
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