NetJets pilots who hope to keep working well into their 60s might be in luck after a federal proposal to mandate their retirement at 65 was revised to 70. Rep.

As of 2024 and continuing into 2026, NetJets has implemented a mandatory retirement age of 70 for its pilots. This policy was enacted following federal legislation that allowed large fractional aircraft operators—specifically those conducting at least 75,000 annual jet operations—to set a maximum age limit for their flight crews. Before this change, many private aviation pilots could fly well beyond the age of 65, which is the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots under the FAA's "Age 65 Rule." The transition to an age-70 cap at NetJets was intended to enhance safety and modernize the fleet's operational standards, matching the demands of their high-volume flight schedule. This retirement age applies to both captains and first officers. For passengers, this means the pilots flying their private jets are subject to rigorous health and proficiency standards similar to those in the commercial sector, ensuring a high level of experienced but physically capable crew members are at the controls for every flight.