67,68, or even 70
12-27-2019, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Varks
I would guess some airlines are pressuring the FAA to change the rule.
12-27-2019, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Packrat
Of course they are. Two drivers: The pilot shortage that finally arrived and the fact that overseas carriers have already done it.
Only 2 have to my knowledge
Japan and Canada
If EASA approves it to 67
The FAA will consider it
12-27-2019, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pangolin
EASA Has zero plans to revisit the age.
12-28-2019, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Sniper66
Only 2 have to my knowledge
Japan and Canada
If EASA approves it to 67
The FAA will consider it
Japan and Canada
If EASA approves it to 67
The FAA will consider it
Japan has gone to 67. Again, the limiting factor is international, a 66 year old pilot working for a Japanese carrier can't fly to the US, and so forth.
The FAA does not change the age rule, congress does. Congress must change USC 49 in order for the FAA to change the 14 CFR regulation. See 49 U.S. Code § 44729. Age standards for pilots.
12-28-2019, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Varks
I would love to retire today but certain factors will make me stay longer. Healthcare is a huge issue for me. Even if I go to 65 and have Medicare, my spouse is 4 years younger than myself and when I start to add up that cost I will stay longer than I want to. Bid back to 787 FO and fly maybe 60 days a year for $200k. Easier to stay.
I would guess some airlines are pressuring the FAA to change the rule.
I would guess some airlines are pressuring the FAA to change the rule.
I think the Legacy carriers would like to see the older guys go and replace them with newer and cheaper pilots.
