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
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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.
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Argentina, 24 or 25, B757
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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
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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!
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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.
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22? Did he supply his own plane?
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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.
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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
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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.
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Who really gives a toss? :confused:
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yeah im 13 and i command the A380 at airbus.
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dolittle ... do u change ur own nappies too ???
cheers ! FT |
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 :) |
i have the highest regards for Air Force Pilots ...
thx for sharin ur info sheep ... |
Moved here as I think you will get a wider audience!.
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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 ... |
give me a break
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:
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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: |
like meatball said
WHO CARES get a life!!!!!!!! just show me the money!!!!!!!!!! |
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! |
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