1. Safety In Numbers, The Age 60 Rule
Specifically, the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Title 14, 121.383(c) states, "No certificate holder may use the services of any person as a pilot on an airplane engaged in operations under this part if that person has reached his 60th birthday. ... In December of 1959 the Age 60 rule came into effect (Ironically, after retiring from the FAA in January 1961, Quesada was immediately appointed to the Board of Directors for American Airlines (Chronology)). ... Critics also claim that ALPA supports the rule due to its member's desires for promotion within their companies, promotions...
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