Age doesn't matter, its the basic training that counts.
British Airways put many new entrants in their early 20s from their training Academy into the RH seat of B737/A320/B757 with 200 + hours. After 50 sectors under supervision released to line, initially for some months with experienced Capt.
Many are now retiring as Capts after after many years of safe accident free operation.
I have a friend in the RAF, she was a Capt. on the TriStar Tanker/transport, in her late 20s, with 2000 hours total. Flew into many 'In Theatre' airfields in various recent war zones safely and competently.
Its the quality of the person and training that counts.
Last edited by cessnapete; 13th Dec 2015 at 16:35.