The legislation, known as the “Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act,” raised the upper age limit from age 60 to age 65. The legislation became effective December 13, 2007.
Reg.34,229. We received the rule on July 28, 2009. The final rule amends certain regulations to conform with the –Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act— by raising the upper age limit for pilots serving in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations from age 60 to age 65.
Operators of business aircraft that wish to conduct operations for compensation or hire are generally certificated under Part 135 of the FARs. As a certificate holding entity, the operator must comply with a number of FAA requirements regarding areas such as flight operations, maintenance and training.
Some students ask themselves, “Am I too old to become a pilot?” and wonder how long they will be able to pursue a career in the air. No one is too old to attend flight school, as long as they are physically capable of operating an aircraft.