Youngest Airline Captain

[freaktrimmer]

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

[squak7700]

Big MAC at SIA,captain of a boeing jet at 26

[freaktrimmer]

so is big MAC currently flying an SIA jet (in command) at the age of 26 ?
cheers

FT

[SIDSTAR]

Lots of Ryanair guys Capt ain on B737-200 and -800 by the age of 23 or 24.

[mig21bis]

Argentina, 24 or 25, B757

[freaktrimmer]

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]

Hii Freak,

I guess it'll depend on the airline your friend is working for... Which company is he currently flying for?

[freaktrimmer]

tinybrain,

he is flying with an asian carrier, and he would require aboiut 5000 hours on type to get command.
cheers,

FT

[HectorXVIII]

Hey Freak,
I think big MAC that squak said WAS 26 when in command. yeasr ago. Is it correct squawk?

[squak7700]

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]

Way back when......., was there a guy called Boughen - Qantas, mid twenties 747 command?

Helmets on!

[Capt Fathom]

Glad you're wearing a helmet Ramble ... not even close!

[TOGA Descent]

Youngest 747 Captain

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.

[smo]

22? Did he supply his own plane?

[cringe]

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]

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?

[sky747]

21yrs old Capt on the B737-400/500/700/800.
A private company in India.

[fullforward]

Relevant!

Here's my contribution to so relevant thread:

James T.Boyish, 19, B777 Snr. Trn Capt, Neverland Airlines.

[noflow]

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]

Who really gives a toss?