Originally Posted by
Taco Cat
56 is mandatory retirement age for ATC, pension is available at 20 years ATC service and age 50, or 25 years ATC and any age. You must have been enrolled in a federal medical plan at least 5 years prior to retirement to carry health insurance into retirement
Im thinking anyone leaving atc outside those gates is doing what is commonly referred to as 'quitting' and not retiring.
So its likely 100% of atc 'retirees' are leaving with a pension...and medical coverage.