House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster failed in his bid to privatize ATC, but pilots for fractional giant NetJets say the Pennsylvania lawmaker has another trick up his sleeve: mandatory age 65 retirement for certain Part 135 charter and Part 91K fractional pilots, written into the FAA reauthorization bill now before Congress. Pilots claim the new demand came after a specific request by NetJets management.
NetJets Pilots Cry Foul over Age 65 Retirement Rule
Key Takeaways:
- An amendment in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 proposes mandatory age 65 retirement for certain Part 135 and Part 91K fractional pilots, specifically targeting NetJets and potentially affecting hundreds of its older aviators.
- Pilots allege the provision was requested by NetJets management to cut costs by replacing higher-paid older pilots, not for safety reasons.
- The AARP and affected pilots strongly oppose the measure, arguing against arbitrary age-based retirement and emphasizing individual fitness and medical assessments.
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