Age 60 rule
 

I am trying to get some information about the 60 year rule...

does come into effect when they turn 60 or when they turn 61...like can pilots fly in their 60th year?

I assume you mean in Europe ?

When they reach 60, turn into a pumpkin or take the RHS as f/o :eek:

that's what i thought....somebody is trying to convince me otherwise *sigh*

does anyone have a link to a website that will clearly state this...I tried the JAA website, but it's like a riddle wrapped in a enigma

I am soon to retire! I am almost 65 and am happily still flying as a TRI/TRE for a major European operator all over Europe.

At the moment I am not allowed to fly in French airspace. I have had this restriction applied since I became 60 and I cannot begin to tell you how awful it is to be banned from flying in French airspace and also how absolutely devastating it is to be banned from CDG in particular.

I have never been happier in my flying career.

Apart from that I have had virtually no other problems.

The European rules on ageism come into effect on 31 October 2006. These rules were agreed by the member countries 6 years ago. They have had 3 years to discuss the rules and have now had (almost) the 3 years to implement the rules.

As of 01 November 2006 it will be illegal to specify a retirement age unless there is an over-riding piece of legislation.


In our case this piece of legislation is JARs (soon to become EASAs) which states that you have to quit at 65.

Have fun; just like I do!

JW411
Do I understand you correctly?

That in your opinion:
When the new EU rules on ageism come into effect, later this year, that pilots will be entitled to work, without restriction, in Europe (including France) until age 65?
If so this will make some difference to me, ...that timeof life approaching, as it is.