Law Summary
Application to Pilots' Age Limitations
- Addresses limitations and curtailment of flight privileges for pilots based on age milestones (60, 65, and 67 years old).
- Applies to pilots involved in both domestic and international commercial air transport operations.
Age-Based Limitations on Pilot Privileges
- Pilots who have attained 60 years old face certain limitations in their privileges.
- For international commercial air transport operations requiring multiple pilots, an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) may authorize one pilot up to age 65, provided the co-pilot is under 60 years old.
Provisions on Check Airmen
- Check airmen who have reached 65 years old or lack a valid medical certificate may continue their functions as check airmen.
- These check airmen are prohibited from serving as or occupying the position of a required pilot flight crew member on an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport.
Procedural and Effectivity Provisions
- The Circular took effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a single newspaper and upon filing with the U.P. Law Center - Office of the National Administrative Register.
- This procedural requirement ensures public awareness and proper registration of the regulation.
Official Endorsement
- Signed by the Director General of CAAP, Lt Gen William K Hotchkiss III AFP (Ret), at CAAP headquarters in Pasay City, on August 8, 2014.