Troy Nehls (R-TX)
Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025 seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code. This bill aims to raise the retirement age for pilots engaged in multicrew covered operations to 67 years of age. It includes provisions for pilots over 65 to return to service. The act also addresses medical standards and requirements for first-class medical certificates for those over 60. Additionally, it mandates that air carriers continue using FAA-approved training programs. Finally, the FAA Administrator is required to submit a report regarding further increasing the age limitation.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill allows pilots over 65 to return to service and work until age 67.
- Scored +5
Would retired people be better off under this?
The act provides a mechanism for older pilots to continue working instead of entering full retirement.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill extends the earning potential and employment duration for commercial pilots by raising the retirement age to 67.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Career Longevity: Pilots engaged in multicrew covered operations may serve until 67 years of age, allowing for an extended working life (Sec. 2, subsection a).
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Return to Service Opportunities: Pilots who are already over 65 years of age on the date the bill is enacted may return to service in multicrew covered operations until they reach age 67 (Sec. 2, subsection d, paragraph 1).
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Consistent Medical Standards: Pilots will not be subject to different or more frequent medical examinations based on age unless the FAA Administrator determines it is necessary for flight safety based on new data or studies (Sec. 2, subsection f, paragraph 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory Medical Certification: Any person who has attained 60 years of age must hold a first-class medical certificate to serve as a pilot in covered operations, and this certificate expires on the last day of the 6-month period following the date of examination (Sec. 2, subsection f, paragraph 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill allows pilots over 65 to return to service and work until age 67. Would retired people be better off under this? — The act provides a mechanism for older pilots to continue working instead of entering full retirement. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Pilots in covered operations typically earn high incomes that are preserved through extended working years.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill extends the earning potential and employment duration for commercial pilots by raising the retirement age to 67.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/20/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin