I am writing to express my support for eliminating the age-60 mandatory retirement policy for airline pilots. It seems to be a blatant age discrimination issue that is long over due for change. Many pilots are at the peak of their skills and experience at age 60 and should not be forced to retire. Also, due to the inherrent turbulence and instability of the airline industry, many pilots have been forced to change jobs often and are not financially able to retire at age 60. And these pilots do not qualify for Social Security benefits until long after age 60.
