Originally Posted by FSDO

Let Experienced Pilots Fly
NOTAM #18 - CLARIFICATION
“RETROACTIVITY”

September 19, 2025

This update is a response to your questions about the new Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act 2025. Specifically, the use of the word “retroactivity.”

 The Bill Language
 Retroactivity vs Eligibility
 Return to Service

The long-awaited bill reintroduced today by Congressman Nehls says on line 23, “RETROACTIVITY.—A pilot who is over 65 years of age on the date of enactment of this bill may return to service in multicrew covered operations until 67 years of age.”
Please know in the context of the bill, the word “retroactivity” is being used to mean “eligibility.” In other words, a pilot who is over 65 years of age on the date of enactment of this bill is “eligible” to return to service.

The phrase “return to service” in the bill means a pilot is eligible to be employed by any part 121 carrier. Congress cannot legislate the hiring or seniority of airline pilots.
Thank you for your questions and the opportunity to clarify the language in the House bill. Please continue to reach out if you have any further questions.

Experience Matters!

LEPF