I don’t know about 67. The point I was trying to make is this. ALL studies have shown cognitive decline starting around 60. 65 is a pretty substantive age, whereby one can have expected to produce all the labor they can - especially in an industry where mental acuity is necessary. The FAA cannot be expected, nor should we want them, to evaluate individuals in their certification with such granularity. Therefore an approximate age of acceptability is fair and based on the science, 65 is a solid and appropriate number. This is not a decision that should be based on shortages or other economic factors.

Probably, the right answer is that individuals over 65 who wish to continue must take a cognitive function exam every 6 months, or, that contract be written, if they haven’t already, so that 65 plus union members can still function as sim instructors to 67.

I don’t have skin in the game, I expect to retire around 60, but my family and I will be flying, I care enough about the industry and our passengers to want to maximize their safety. Right now, I don’t believe that 67 does that.