Under what specific condition can a pilot aged 60 to 64 act as a pilot in single-pilot helicopter emergency medical service operations?

A pilot aged 60 to 64 can act as a pilot in single-pilot helicopter emergency medical service operations in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, provided they comply with the applicable requirements specified for that purpose in that Regulation and in Annex IV (Part-MED) to Regulation (EU) 2024/2076.

Does the age 60 restriction apply to all aircraft types in commercial air transport, or are there exceptions?

The age 60 restriction applies to aeroplanes and helicopters, but there is a derogation allowing pilots aged 60-64 to act as pilots in single-pilot helicopter emergency medical service operations under specific conditions.

FCL.065 Curtailment of privileges of licence holders aged 60 years or more in commercial air transport

Q: What is the general restriction for a pilot who has reached age 60 regarding commercial air transport operations?

A pilot who has attained the age of 60 years shall not act as a pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport except as a member of a multi-pilot crew.

Q: At what age is a pilot completely prohibited from acting as a pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport?

Holders of a pilot licence who have attained the age of 65 years shall not act as a pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport.

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FCL.065 Curtailment of privileges of licence holders aged 60 years or more in commercial air transport

Regulation (EU) 2024/2076

(a) Age 60–64. Aeroplanes and helicopters. The holder of a pilot licence who has attained the age of 60 years shall not act as a pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport except as a member of a multi-pilot crew. By way of derogation, such holders shall be entitled to act as pilots of an aircraft engaged in single-pilot helicopter emergency medical service operations in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, provided that they comply with the applicable requirements specified for that purpose in that Regulation and in Annex IV (Part- MED) to this Regulation.

(b) Age 65. Holders of a pilot licence who has attained the age of 65 years shall not act as a pilot of an aircraft that is engaged in commercial air transport.

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Source-Title: FCL.065 Curtailment of privileges of licence holders aged 60 years or more in commercial air transport View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10449 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 13 February, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 14 August, 2024

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/2076 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR