>>That being the case if you are operating on a Validation of a FAA License,it ceases at 60yrs irrespective of the country of Validations own Age Ruling.<<
Ah, actually no.
The FAA ATPL does not have an expiration date, quite unlike many other authorities.
If you pass the first class medical, and are current in check, the license is still valid, with no age restriction whatsoever.
A rather good system actually.
The FAA age 60 rule affects ONLY 14CFR121 certificated airline operations by US aircarriers.
For example, it does not prohibit an age 60+ pilot from operating a rather large business jet under 14CFR135 (charter, common carriage), nor the same pilot from operating a private jet airliner that is certificated for ops under 14CFR125, so long as it is not used for common carriage.
A very practical system.
Last edited by 411A; 13th Apr 2006 at 06:08.