Originally Posted by crewdawg

That may be, but ICAO recently rejected the idea. Until ICAO changes it, I don't see the FAA changing it.

Originally Posted by ERflyer

There is not much of a difference between 65 and 67. It really just depends on the individual. Some people age very well and some don’t. Anyone can drop dead at any time regardless of age. The retirement age should be raised and the FAA medical system allowed to continue to screen as they always do. Additionally, Delta does screen for mental acuity during sims checks. Older pilots with dementia - younger than 60 - have failed check rides due to this reason. 65 is a random number. Some pilots should leave earlier and many do - some not voluntarily. The system, although not perfect, does work. Additional tests could be done if desired. There are tests, including MRI’s, to screen for virtually everything.

Our retirement is currently structured where, with proper planning, one can retire at a time much earlier than 65. Those who wish to retire can. Some who were caught in the transition from a DB plan to the DC plan should have the option of staying longer if they wish to and are able.

The retirement age could easily be raised to 67.

Originally Posted by Buck Rogers

Anybody know what the retirement age is of doctors?

Originally Posted by TED74

Of course it depends on the individual, and it's a straw man argument to suggest anyone thinks otherwise. For better or worse, you and hundreds of thousands class 1 medical certificate holders live in society and not in their own little bubbles. I know 14 year olds who could safely drive automobiles and 18 year olds who cannot. I know 8 year olds who can stay safe unattended in a hot tub and 14 year olds who cannot. I know 16 year olds responsible enough to rent a car and a few who never should. Clearly we know people on both sides of 21 who should/shouldn't use alcohol.

Most people (myself included) accept that most laws don't have the granularity to tailor to each individual snowflake. In a country of 330 million people that's just not practical or affordable. Oh well!

If you'd be safe flying for Delta until 72, my heart goes out to you. The corporate (and cargo?) world will accept you with open arms.

Originally Posted by Buck Rogers

Anybody know what the retirement age is of doctors?....just curious

Originally Posted by 742Dash

You might find this to be interesting.

Bottom line is that there is none, and that is seen as a problem.

Originally Posted by ERflyer

“The Japanese transport ministry has decided to raise the retirement age for airline pilots to 67 from 64 to cope with a shortage in pilots.

The transport ministry said it will make stricter health checks mandatory for pilots aged 64 to 67 and limit the number of flight hours for them to 80 per month.

The airline industry is facing a drastic shortage of pilots ..... “

Feb. 2015

Seems like they’re okay with it and do have the details worked out. It could definitely happen here. ICAO had nothing to do with it.

Originally Posted by Baradium

The FAA would look at it if ICAO did just for conformity, so ICAO has a lot to do with it. Sorry, as much as you want it to happen you are not going to get an extra 2 years at high seniority just because Japan has changed their age. You can still go fly part 135 or 125 though if you want to keep flying.

Originally Posted by ERflyer

Seems like they’re okay with it and do have the details worked out. It could definitely happen here. ICAO had nothing to do with it.