Youngest Airline Captain
 

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:

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

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

FT

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

Argentina, 24 or 25, B757

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

Hii Freak,

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

tinybrain,

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

FT

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

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

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

Helmets on!

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

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.

22? Did he supply his own plane?

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.

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

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

Relevant!
 

Here's my contribution to so relevant thread:

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

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.

Who really gives a toss? :confused: