what is the federally mandated retirement age for commercial airline pilots in the united states?

The federally mandated retirement age for commercial airline pilots in the United States is 65 years old. This rule is set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR Part 121 regulations and aligns with international standards from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Although there have been debates and proposals to raise this age to 67, such changes have not been enacted as of 2025. Pilots must retire from flying commercial airline flights by age 65, although they may continue flying in other capacities such as private or corporate aviation if they meet medical and regulatory requirements.