F.A.R. 125 Operations

[ASK-13]

What are the age limits for pilot's employed flying for a Part 125 operator?

[noneya]

In the FAA ops

Domestic Operations

Currently, for domestic business aircraft operators, the Age 65 rule does not affect Part 135 charter operators or Part 91 operators from a regulatory standpoint. The restriction on pilots operating aircraft after they reach the age of 65 only applies to Part 121 air carriers. The restriction does not apply to non-air carrier operators.

The issue has become more complex, however, due to the decision by several business flight departments to require early retirement for their pilots as a matter of company policy. This action has prompted a number of legal actions involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Under this rule, employees are protected from employment discrimination based upon age. The final outcome of this litigation is still to be determined. For more information, see the following article:

"Can the Age 60 Rule Apply to Your Flight Operations?" by Gregory Ripple and Clifford G. Maine, Aviation Law Group, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
International Operations

For international operators, attention has been given to the age 65 topic in the form of an ICAO rule change. The new provisions became applicable in November 2014, and read as follows (ICAO Annex 1, Chapter 2, paragraph 2.1.10):

2.1.10 A Contracting State, having issued pilot licenses, shall not permit the holders thereof to act as pilot of an aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations if the license holders have attained their 60th birthday or, in the case of operations with more than one pilot, their 65th birthday.

This rule change has little direct impact upon private (Part 91) operations – crew members operating under Part 91, who are over the age of 65, may act as PIC of an aircraft on international flights.

It does, however, affect commercial operators, *including Part 135 charter operators*. Basically, the new rule states that, in commercial operations (for “remuneration or for hire”) where more than one pilot is required, both pilots must be less than 65 years of age, with a medical issued within the preceding six months.

It should be noted that there are countries that do not adhere to the ICAO rules. Further, not all countries differentiate between commercial and private operations in the same way that the U.S. or ICAO does. Therefore, all flightcrews operating internationally should always check the requirements for their destination country prior to their flight.

The following information was taken from ICAO’s web site.

[Spooky 2]

There are no age limits for Part 125 operators at this time. However, I do believe you need to be under age 65 if you will be operating outside the US.

[noneya]

Amaris,

I am aware of what ASK was asking.. My answer covers the the FAA age requirements for both Part 91 and Part 135. I figured he is smart enough to know Part 125 is Part 91 with aircraft having more than 19 seats, as there is no specific age guidance on Part 125.

Thanks for your clarification
J