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Raising Pilot Retirement Age to 67 for Commercial Aviation Safety.

This law increases the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots (Part 121 operations) from 65 to 67 years old. This change aims to retain experienced personnel, potentially stabilizing flight schedules and addressing pilot shortages. Safety is maintained by requiring pilots over 60 to undergo first-class medical examinations every six months.
Key points
Commercial pilots can now serve until age 67, extending their professional careers by two years.
Pilots aged 60 and older must renew their first-class medical certificate every 6 months for continued safety compliance.
The law generally does not allow pilots who turned 65 before the enactment date to return to service, unless already employed.
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Additional Information
Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act
Print number: S 893
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Process start date: 2023-03-21