IRImplementing rule
FCL.065Curtailment of privileges of licence holders aged 60 years or more in commercial air transport
(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.
IR · FCL.065 — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Regulation (EU) 2024/2076 · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025