Major airline has retirement policy shifted
September 15, 2011, 03:54 pm
The European Court of Justice recently reviewed Germany's Lufthansa Airlines' retirement policy and found it to be discriminatory, according to Aviation Week. The policy, which forced pilots into retirement at the age of 60, was found in violation of international as well as German legislative standards that set the retirement age at 65.
While the EJC maintains the assessment of capabilities required of pilots may be increasingly rigorous as professional aviators age, it said in a statement: "The prohibition on piloting after [age 65], provided for by the collective agreement, is not a necessary measure for the protection of public health and security."
Under the current retirement program, pilots can choose to cease operative aviation work at age 55, and are required to cease active flight at 60. Between the ages of 60 and 65, they are paid a transitional working salary, the equivalent of 60 percent of their active salary, according to the source.
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