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Originally Posted by BobSacamano
Am I correctly reading the draft 2023 omnibus spending bill language, which I think allows certain large 91k operators the option to institute mandatory retirement at age 70 after the operator gives 1 year's notice to the FAA?
Go to page 2000 of the bill (https://www.appropriations.senate.go.../JRQ121922.PDF). The age 70 language seems to apply only to 91k operators who "performed an aggregate total of at 2 least 75,000 turbojet operations in calendar 3 year 2019 or any subsequent year."
Basically, NetJets and maybe Flex?
If no amendment removes the provision, you are correct. If signed as is, the provision may be activated one year after notice by the employer is issued to the FAA. Once implemented, it cannot be rescinded. Netjets has already indicated they would provide notice to implement to the FAA immediately.
No, Jetlaggy. Currently there is no mandatory retirement age under Part 91, 91K, or 135. In the past, Netjets has had pilots on the seniority list over the age of 80. There are approximately 100 over the age of 70 right now and somewhere around 300-350 over the age of 65.