Originally Posted by
Typhoonpilot
I think just the opposite. While age 60 was in place pilots who wanted to continue in the cockpit were going overseas to find jobs in India and a few other places. Now that they can stay at their major airline in their home country until age 65 they will.
What we might see is younger pilots who get adversely affected by the change in age 65 and the resulting stagnation decide to try their luck overseas.TP
The opportunities are getting better, for both young and old, for those who want to try their hands overseas. Monthly pay has increased from an average of $8,000 to over $11,000 per month with various Chinese airlines. T&Cs have also improved too. However a minimum amount of experience on type specific is required before securing an interview.
Many countries issuing validations did not permit US pilots to fly beyond age 60 because of the FARs. 2 ways around the age 60 restriction were to obtain a full ATPL certificate within the country of operation or go north of the border to obtain a Canadian ATP to circumvent the age 60 rule. The new age 65 restriction hurdle has been overcome.
However... one still must be very careful and do their due diligence with repsect to contracting agencies representing any overseas airline.
On the other hand... the age 65 limit will allow some airmen to return to their previous carriers. Good luck to all.