By law, the age limit for airline pilots is 65, which triggers mandatory retirement, and means any pilot this age or older will be unable to be issued or renew an airport transport pilot license. There is no maximum age for any other pilot license.

What is the youngest age to become an airline pilot?

You can hold a commercial pilot certificate as young as 18 years old, but most airlines require applicants be at least 21 years old, which is a prerequisite for the Airline Transport Pilot certificate.

At what age do pilots become captains?

The process takes a long time, from 6 to 15 years, depending on the airline and the pilot’s skills and qualifications. Pilots are only considered for promotion to become captains after they have logged at least 1,500 flight hours, and only if they hold a full Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL).

How old is the youngest pilot in the UK?

They’re both 19 years old. Luke was proclaimed the UK’s youngest airline pilot, after taking up a First Officer position with easyJet at 19 years of age. He completed his MPL (Multi Crew Pilots Licence) with CTC Aviation in 18 months and has been flying with the UK low-cost carrier since April.

What’s the minimum age for a commercial airline pilot?

For American airlines, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposes a minimum age of 21 years and 1,500 flight hours for commercial aircraft co-pilots. Applicants for an air/airline transport pilot certificate must be at least 23 years of age and undergo an additional forty hours’ training.

Who is the youngest captain in the world?

Their employer, the British carrier Easyjet, believes McWilliams has become the world’s youngest commercial airline captain — with co-pilot Elsworth also one of the country’s youngest co-pilots.

How old is Luke from easyJet first officer?

And what have Luke and Besa got in common? They’re both 19 years old. Luke was proclaimed the UK’s youngest airline pilot, after taking up a First Officer position with easyJet at 19 years of age. He completed his MPL (Multi Crew Pilots Licence) with CTC Aviation in 18 months and has been flying with the UK low-cost carrier since April.