What is the retirement age for pilots in Japan?

Indeed, pilots over the age of 65 are already safely serving in U.S. airline Part 135 and charter operations. Additionally, Canada and nine other countries have no mandatory retirement age. Japan has a retirement age of 68. Pilots who meet FAA's stringent health standards can continue to fly safely.



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