International Operations
For international operators, attention has been given to the age 65 topic in the form of an ICAO rule change. The new provisions became applicable in November 2014, and read as follows (ICAO Annex 1, Chapter 2, paragraph 2.1.10):
- 2.1.10 A Contracting State, having issued pilot licenses, shall not permit the holders thereof to act as pilot of an aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations if the license holders have attained their 60th birthday or, in the case of operations with more than one pilot, their 65th birthday.
This rule change has little direct impact upon private (Part 91) operations – crew members operating under Part 91, who are over the age of 65, may act as PIC of an aircraft on international flights.
It does, however, affect commercial operators, *including Part 135 charter operators*. Basically, the new rule states that, in commercial operations (for “remuneration or for hire”) where more than one pilot is required, both pilots must be less than 65 years of age, with a medical issued within the preceding six months.
It should be noted that there are countries that do not adhere to the ICAO rules. Further, not all countries differentiate between commercial and private operations in the same way that the U.S. or ICAO does. Therefore, all flightcrews operating internationally should always check the requirements for their destination country prior to their flight.
https://www.nbaa.org/admin/personnel/age-65/
