Has anyone else been hearing this supposed rumor of the FAA raising the retirement age to 67? My captain today said that the majors were lobbying with the FAA to raise it to 67 in order to alleviate their "training burden" that they will have upcoming. I guess since ICAO retirement age is 67 that the US carriers want the same rule.

Here's my thoughts:

1) Please don't raise it and make these guys retire starting Dec 13, 2012

2). If they do raise it, make our FAA physical actually something like running at least a mile on the treadmill in under 10 minutes so they weed out these guys

3). If you are of around the 65 age, you've had an extra 5 years to recover from the stock market/housing problem/multiple divorces. Move on already!

P.S. My captain is only 48, so he's just as upset about this info. I will try to get a name of the lobbyist to verify info

 

First I've heard that ICAO raised it. Was your Captain sure it isn't still 65?

 

1) IMO, it's gonna happen. Guys will stay until the bitter end in order to pad their retirement and pay for their toys/houses.

2) A mile run under 10 mins will eliminate as many pilots under 50 as over 60.

 

Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

You were lied to brah, ICAO standards are still 65: link

Nothing to see here, move along folks.

 

ICAO retirement is Age 65, but it wouldn't surprise me if some selfish group sues for discrimination and tries to raise it. Heaven forbid other people enjoy the upward movement they did as a result of mandatory retirements.

 

Didn't Canada eliminate their mandatory retirement age?

 

The burden in training. They knew it was coming for the last 5 years! What's the burden?

 

No. That was an internet rumor that is false. 65 is the max, no proposal/legislation on file with Transport Canada or Parliament to change it.

 

Considering how long it took to raise it to 65 it seems unlikely 67 is just around the corner. Relax hotshot.