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freaktrimmer
24th Jun 2005, 13:41
hi everyone,
just curious to know who is/was the youngest airline pilot on the Boeing or Airbus fleets. Also, if possible the youngest person to fly a B744 in command.
I am sure with the wealth of knowledge ppl have on this forum, these questions might be answered.
cheers,
FT :ok:
squak7700
24th Jun 2005, 14:06
Big MAC at SIA,captain of a boeing jet at 26
freaktrimmer
24th Jun 2005, 15:37
so is big MAC currently flying an SIA jet (in command) at the age of 26 ?
cheers :ok:
FT
SIDSTAR
24th Jun 2005, 15:37
Lots of Ryanair guys Capt ain on B737-200 and -800 by the age of 23 or 24.
mig21bis
24th Jun 2005, 18:52
Argentina, 24 or 25, B757
freaktrimmer
24th Jun 2005, 20:43
so how many hours (on type) do u need for command in those airlines mentioned above.
i have a friend starting off as an FO on the B744 at the age of 19, and thats when this question about the youngest captain occured to me.
cheers,
FT
TinyBrain
25th Jun 2005, 01:17
Hii Freak,
I guess it'll depend on the airline your friend is working for... Which company is he currently flying for?
freaktrimmer
25th Jun 2005, 05:34
tinybrain,
he is flying with an asian carrier, and he would require aboiut 5000 hours on type to get command.
cheers,
FT
HectorXVIII
25th Jun 2005, 05:55
Hey Freak,
I think big MAC that squak said WAS 26 when in command. yeasr ago. Is it correct squawk?
squak7700
25th Jun 2005, 15:01
Yes that was years ago when he got his first command.If not mistaken he's the youngest 747 captain.Dunno whether his record got beaten,i mean as the youngest 747 captain
ramble on
26th Jun 2005, 09:03
Way back when......., was there a guy called Boughen - Qantas, mid twenties 747 command?
Helmets on!
Capt Fathom
26th Jun 2005, 12:48
Glad you're wearing a helmet Ramble ... not even close!
TOGA Descent
26th Jun 2005, 17:13
I understand that the youngest recorded B747 Captain was 22 years old. I can't recall his name, but he is with United Parcel Service, and has been since they first started flying their own aircraft. I heard this from a former UPS 757 Captain.
22? Did he supply his own plane?
cringe
26th Jun 2005, 21:23
The UPS pilot was Ed Maxwell. In May 1990 he became a 747 captain at 25. There is some more info about him at the AOPA website.
zedex7rrrrrrr
28th Jun 2005, 02:12
I believe Easyjet had a Captain at 23 who then became a Training Captain at the age of 27. Do I win a bonus prize for that?:D
sky747
28th Jun 2005, 14:32
21yrs old Capt on the B737-400/500/700/800.
A private company in India.
fullforward
28th Jun 2005, 14:35
Here's my contribution to so relevant thread:
James T.Boyish, 19, B777 Snr. Trn Capt, Neverland Airlines.
noflow
25th Aug 2005, 04:11
In the US you have to be 23 to hold an ATP so that's the youngest age someone could be in command of any sort of airliner, even small turboprops.
longlatif
25th Aug 2005, 06:13
Who really gives a toss? :confused:
dr_doLiTTle
25th Aug 2005, 08:31
yeah im 13 and i command the A380 at airbus.
freaktrimmer
25th Aug 2005, 09:52
dolittle ... do u change ur own nappies too ???
cheers !
FT
Sheep Guts
25th Aug 2005, 19:17
Ok this aint an airliner but it weighs the same as an DC9. F-111, many years ago a Gentleman called Mark Fallon, GOD rest his sole, Became an aircraft Captain on the General Dynamics F-111C of the RAAF at the age of 19.
Sheep.
PS. Regards Captianing an Airliner, unless theyve flown 15 tiwi islanders in a Single Pilot Twin Otter back to Bathurst Is., they havent flown as far as Im concenred.:E :)
freaktrimmer
26th Aug 2005, 09:15
i have the highest regards for Air Force Pilots ...
thx for sharin ur info sheep ...
BlueEagle
26th Aug 2005, 12:13
Moved here as I think you will get a wider audience!.
susoal
27th Aug 2005, 03:24
Hello TOGA DESCENT.....Command at age 22____
I guess not.....FAA does give you an ATP license until you are 23...and that is a fact ...
meatball
27th Aug 2005, 13:01
what a bunch of crap...who cares ? how about the oldest co-pilot instead ? so sick and tired of the ego issue here..flying airlines is a job not a grammy award contest. :yuk:
fdgolf
27th Aug 2005, 17:14
Very easy about the most senior F/O: someone who retires at 65 as a f/o (or at 60 if not allowed to go on...). It has happend plenty of times and it will happen again.
Cheers :ok:
jumpdrive
27th Aug 2005, 21:24
like meatball said
WHO CARES
get a life!!!!!!!!
just show me the money!!!!!!!!!!
JW411
28th Aug 2005, 19:21
I became a training captain on 4-engine aeroplanes just before my 26th birthday.
It was quite a daunting experience at the time but it has worked out very well for I was always FAIR!