How long can airline pilots work before they retire?

Answer 1

Airline pilots cannot occupy a pilot seat after their 60th birthday. If they wish, however, they can continue to work as a flight engineer past age 60. About the only place to do this these days is for a cargo carrier that still flies older planes like the B-727 or DC-10.

The International Civil Aviation Organization approved a change in Nov to raise the mandatory retirement age for European airline pilots to 65 (only one pilot can be over 60). I'm not sure when it goes into effect. Our Federal Aviation Administration is considering a rule change to bring U.S. law into line with Europe.

Somewhat strangely, the largest pilot union (the Air Line Pilots Association) is opposed to the change, even though it would mean five more years at the high end of the pay scale for their members (and more dues money for the union).

Answer 2

Airline pilots can work untill age 60. As previously explained, you must leave the cock pit as pilot in command, but can continue in the training department as a check airman or simulator instructor. Also, you can fly as a corporate pilot for hire in a private aircraft. Just because you turn 60( as of this posting) does not mean you can not earn a living as a pilot.

Answer 3

Currently the retirement age for pilots is 60 in the US, although there is quite a push to get the age limits higher. If you read any pilot forum you will see the discussion is quite active.

Answer 4

Commercial airline pilots must stop flying commercial flights at age 60. However private pilots have no such restriction.

Answer 5

In the U. S., mandatory retirement at age 60, per federal regulations set in 1959.

Answer 6

You are required to retire at age 60, however, you can continue flying non-commercially until you die or can no longer renew your pilots license.

Answer 7

70