What is the Let Experienced pilots Fly Act of 2023?

To amend title 49, United States Code, to raise the retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations, and for other purposes. To amend title 49, United States Code, to raise the retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations, and for other purposes.



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In the U.S., there are no FAA age limits for pilots except for commercial airline pilots employed by airlines certificated under 14 CFR Part 121. These airlines cannot employ pilots after they reach the age of 65.

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Pilots are prohibited by international rules for acting as the pilot on a Part 121 and Part 135 operations engaged in international commercial air transport operations if they have reached their 60th birthday (single pilot) or 65th birthday (more than one pilot).

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In late 1959, the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) released its “Age 60 Rule,” which provided that pilots over 60 could not participate in “part 121 operations.” These operations include piloting large commercial passenger aircraft, smaller propeller aircraft with 10 or more passenger seats, and common carriage operations ...

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What Pilots Do After They Retire. The debate around when pilots should retire may continue, but whether it's at 65 or 68, there is life after flying. After retiring, many pilots pursue second careers as flight trainers or find other jobs in aviation. Or, if they're like Manno, they have different plans.

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The age is 55 in Belgium and 57 in France, with various other European countries using 60 as the cut-off.

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Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)—a specialized unit of the U.N.—that has set an upper limit for pilot flying at age 65. As a result, flying through international airspace—including routes prized by senior pilots—will be off-limits to pilots over age 65.

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“Research results showed that extending the age limit for commercial air transportation pilots flying single-pilot operations from 60 years to the pilot's 65th birthday would be possible subject to mitigating measures,” the European air safety agency said in the Opinion document.

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Most such payouts approach or exceed seven figures, he adds. Other estimates range between $2 million and $2.5 million. The problem — read opportunity — is that many pilots have not focused on how they will invest that money after they retire — usually at 60 or earlier.

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ALPA and other pilot unions oppose a bill in the U.S. Congress that seeks to raise the retirement age for commercial airline pilots to 67 from 65, arguing it will introduce new risk into the aviation system as no safety agency has studied its implications.

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Ability to travel is not a function of age, says Schaefer, who writes a blog about senior travel. It's determined by your physical and mental fitness.

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If you are older than 75, the federal Transportation Safety Agency will make special accommodations for you when it comes to going through security. However, you may experience some delay if you have a wearable medical device or medical equipment, which must get checked separately.

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For commercial operations (i.e., those conducted for renumeration or hire, including Part 135 flying), an aviator in a single-pilot operation may not be 60 years or older. In the case of commercial operations with more than one pilot, both pilots must be under 65 years of age.

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The maximum age according to the ICAO A quick look at its website yields the following information: The Standard limits the privileges for pilots in single-pilot commercial air transport operations to 60 years of age, while extending that limit to 65 years of age for multi-pilot operations.

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There is a minimum age to become a student pilot, but there is no upper age limit to learn to fly or get a student pilot certificate. In order to fly solo you will need to pass a medical exam and receive at least a third class medical certificate.

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Regarding magnitude, in our most likely scenarios, there is a global gap of 34,000 pilots by 2025. This could be as high as 50,000 in the most extreme scenarios. Eventually, the impact of furloughs, retirements, and defections will create very real challenges for even some of the biggest carriers.

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