FAA Pilot Retirement Age Under Fire as Bipartisan Bill Proposes Raising Limit to 67
The mandatory retirement age for US airline pilots, currently set at 65, is facing an unprecedented legislative challenge aimed at addressing the national pilot shortage. A bipartisan bill, the "Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act," proposes raising the age limit to 67. Proponents, including some regional airlines, argue this is a common-sense solution to retain thousands of experienced aviators. However, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) strongly opposes the move, citing a lack of safety data for pilots flying commercially beyond age 65. The union also warns that such a change could disrupt seniority systems and create international flying restrictions, as ICAO's global standard remains 65.
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