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Old 08-06-2023 | 05:18 PM
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ReluctantEskimo
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Originally Posted by Andy
Safety? Again, the high risk group is 50-60 due to the elevated coronary events in that age group.
Look at page 19 of the slide deck that Togathrust posted: https://www.icao.int/safety/aviation...%20Study_c.pdf
The risk declines after 60.

If this were truly about safety, ALPA would be pushing for a retirement age of 50.
Sudden death is only a threat when in the air. It's an acute risk. Cognitive decline is a chronic risk, and affects every hour on the job.