Age 60 in Corporate Aviation

[ultrarunner]

The "age 60 rule" has become a hot topic lately with a survey from ALPA making the rounds. This makes me curious if any corporate operators big or small require their pilots to retire at a preset age.

Anyone?

Regardless of what some folks have posted above about some corporations "requiring" an age 60 retirement. I don't believe that is the case. Age is a protected class from discriminatory practices. And right now 121 carriers are the only companies allowed to discriminate at this age for pilots (excluding FE's).

If companies like those mentioned above actually have this policy in place I would be very surprised...since it's illegal.

What has been my experience in talking with some folks locally that work for some very prominent flight departments, is that as a pilot approches 60 they are offered a package that will take them several more years out in age. This is a big fat bone to intice retirement. They are, however, under no obligation to take it.

Most companies that operate this way will structure their compensation and retirement plans where there would be no financial advantage to working longer.

As a result, most retire.

 

[Bandit60]

Regardless of what some folks have posted above about some corporations "requiring" an age 60 retirement. I don't believe that is the case. Age is a protected class from discriminatory practices. And right now 121 carriers are the only companies allowed to discriminate at this age for pilots (excluding FE's).

If companies like those mentioned above actually have this policy in place I would be very surprised...since it's illegal.

What has been my experience in talking with some folks locally that work for some very prominent flight departments, is that as a pilot approches 60 they are offered a package that will take them several more years out in age. This is a big fat bone to intice retirement. They are, however, under no obligation to take it.

Most companies that operate this way will structure their compensation and retirement plans where there would be no financial advantage to working longer.

As a result, most retire.

Most companies that implement retirement age's do it thru lawyers. I know for a fact that one company has a retirement age of 62. It really isn't manditory but, If you retire at that age you get a very nice package. If you dont leave at that age, you get nothing. Just like you said.

Besides when I get to that age, if they offer me that type of package..I'm all over it. If I am in good physical condition then I will use my retirement to my advantage.

 

[2000flyer]

I know of a very prominate well followed flight department that 3 of their 4 guys are over 57 with 1 over 63. I have personally flown with 2 of them and they do a great job.

Just a matter of the person.

The FSI senerio of passing check rides is bogus because I do not know anyone who not passed a recurrent 91. I believe FSI is scared to death of this when come dealing with guys over 60.

Hmmmmm...could it be ????