Flight Deck Retirement Ages
I married to a pilot due to retire (at 60) in two year's time. I am currently doing an MA in Personnel and Development.
In my dissertation I am considering the EU Equal Treatment Framework Directive (2000/78/EC) which requires all EU countries to implement national legislation preventing age discrimination. This has to be implemented in the UK by 1st December 2006.
My particular area of research is the current requirement for pilots to retire at 60 (BA -55?). What approaches are your companies making to this proposed legislation? Have there been any meetings concerning this legislation? Are BALPA/IPA involved in any discussions? Have you been involved as an operating pilot in any discussions concerning retirement ages?
Thanks so much for your replies. I look forward to hearing from you.