I didn't see this coming. Ignore the law; we'll now make it a 'suggestion.'
Here's the law: http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/age_rule/media/HR4343_bill.pdf
Got this the other day from UAL ALPA:
To: United Pilots
From: MEC Negotiating Committee
Re: Important Safety of Flight Notice
It has come to our attention that one of our crews operated an international flight segment where both crewmembers at the controls during a critical phase of flight were over age 60. Please be advised that during a recent meeting with the FAA to discuss interpretations over the Fair Treatment of Experienced Pilots Act (Age 60), this issue was raised and the FAA suggested that at least one pilot under age 60 be at the controls during critical phases of the flight (takeoff/landing) on any international segment. The FAA indicated that they expect air carriers and the PIC to use best practices and crew management to comply with their suggestion. IF YOU DO not comply with this interpretation, YOU MAY BE PLACING YOURSELF IN VIOLATION OF this law.
Here's the law: http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/age_rule/media/HR4343_bill.pdf
Got this the other day from UAL ALPA:
To: United Pilots
From: MEC Negotiating Committee
Re: Important Safety of Flight Notice
It has come to our attention that one of our crews operated an international flight segment where both crewmembers at the controls during a critical phase of flight were over age 60. Please be advised that during a recent meeting with the FAA to discuss interpretations over the Fair Treatment of Experienced Pilots Act (Age 60), this issue was raised and the FAA suggested that at least one pilot under age 60 be at the controls during critical phases of the flight (takeoff/landing) on any international segment. The FAA indicated that they expect air carriers and the PIC to use best practices and crew management to comply with their suggestion. IF YOU DO not comply with this interpretation, YOU MAY BE PLACING YOURSELF IN VIOLATION OF this law.
