H.R.5523

Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025

Introduced·9/19/25

Raises the retirement age for pilots in commercial aviation from 65 to 67 years old.

The Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025 amends title 49, United States Code, to increase the retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations from 65 to 67 years old. This change applies to multicrew operations under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, excluding operations in foreign airspace where prohibited or non-compliant with international standards. The bill also mandates that any amendments to labor agreements or benefit plans must be agreed upon by the air carrier and the pilots' designated bargaining representative.

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Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
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History

Sep 20, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sep 19, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 19, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.