Question & AnswerQ&A (CAAP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 32-13)
No, any person who reached the age of 65 cannot serve as pilot-in-command or co-pilot on a Philippine-registered civil aircraft engaged in commercial air transport.
Yes, they may fly as pilot-in-command or co-pilot provided the flight is not for commercial air transport operations and they comply with a mandatory CAAP medical check-up every six months.
All aircraft operations involving the transport of passengers, cargo, or mail are presumed to be commercial air transport operations except in specific exceptions listed.
Exceptions include: c.1 Training or demonstration flights of Approved Training Organizations; c.2 Corporate flights transporting company executives, employees, or clients; and c.3 Flights where the cargo is owned by the aircraft owner/operator.
The pilot must present sufficient proof, either documentary or testimonial, to prove that the flight falls under one of the listed exceptions.
They must hold a valid pilot license and valid medical certificate and must undergo a mandatory CAAP medical check-up every six months.
The amendment took effect immediately upon compliance with the required publication and filing of a copy with the UP Law Center - Office of the National Administrative Register.
No, the amendment strictly prohibits pilots 65 years or older from serving as pilot-in-command or co-pilot in commercial air transport operations.