PPRuNe Forums - View Single Post - Retirement age?
Thread: Retirement age?
View Single Post
Old 3rd Jan 2010, 22:48
  #17 (permalink)  
tail wheel
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 1996
Location: Utopia
Posts: 7,447
Received 231 Likes on 123 Posts
One's numerical age is the least relevent factor in determining a pilot's capacity to command an aircraft.

I've known of 20, 30, 40 and 50 year olds that should not be let loose near a serviceable aircraft.

Conversely, I've known of pilots of all ages, including 65 plus and 70 plus that I would let my family fly with, in any aircraft, any conditions. I also know of age 70 plus airline pilots who very competently and capably pass on their skills mentoring a younger generation of pilots.

Many of us decide to work beyond what society may think is a "normal" retirement age.

Subject to health and mental ability, the decision to continue working beyond age 65 is solely a matter of personal choice.
tail wheel is offline