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.