Where the 65 age is applied, the "two pilots" over 60 rule is observed.
Of course the majority of you now speak "two pilots"...
I still fly airplanes with a crew of "2 pilots and 1 flight engineer".
Personally, I would waive that rule for crews of 3 airmen.
Then you have the case of augmented (long range crews) with 3 pilots.
Such as on the 747-400s, or the A-340.
For them, just make the rule applicable for takeoff and landing.
xxx
In my airline, we have some additional limitation for "old farts".
Transition to another type aircraft must be completed before age 55.
Application of the saying "you don't teach old dogs new tricks"...
At my age, I could still learn another plane, with steam powered gages.
Being senile, I would call "Fire engine nš 4 on a... 737NG...!
But what in the hell, I don't like watching TV and play with joysticks.
xxx
Fully agreed about being an old fart and teaching the young kids.
That is what I did for most of my career, since I became captain.
Young guys love to fly with me, not for my corny jokes only.
You want to be PF in the LHS...? We have no rule against that.
Captain's discretion, if captain is a check-pilot.
xxx
I agree, delayed retirement also delays your upgrade to that paycheck.
But guys... a later retirement permits airline hiring of more mature pilots.
For those of you who were not lucky to be hired in the RHS at age 22.
Instead of a limit of, say 35 for hire, 40 or 45 can be considered.
So, do not be too negative about me occupying "your" seat.
xxx
Now get your foot OFF my oxygen mask hose...!
My last flight will be in 4 weeks, then I retire and get my gold Rolex.
And I will visit Pprune and rant once or twice a week about "the old days".
And the real airplanes such as the 747-200s.
xxx
Happy contrails