Bill would raise airline pilot retirement age from 65 to 67
In committeeH.R. 5523Latest action
Sponsor: Troy E. Nehls · Representative · TX
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Official title: Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The bill raises the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67.
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What does this do?
This bill would raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67, letting them fly two more years. Pilots already forced to retire at 65 could return to work until age 67. It also sets stricter medical checks for pilots over 60 and requires an FAA study on whether to raise the age further.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects commercial airline pilots nearing or past age 65, airlines, pilot unions, and the FAA, which would update regulations and certification rules. Passengers could be indirectly affected through changes in pilot staffing and experience levels.
Why does it matter?
The change could alter airline staffing levels and pilot hiring needs, since keeping older pilots working longer may reduce near-term demand for new hires. It also shifts legal and contractual arrangements, requiring union agreement for related changes and shielding airlines from lawsuits over retirement-age decisions.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 19, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 20, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.