H.R. 5523 — Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025

This section increases the maximum age for pilots serving in multicrew covered operations—defined as part 121 operations not prohibited by a foreign country's territorial airspace or noncompliant with ICAO Annexes in international airspace—to 67 years old (from 65). It deems FAA regulations at 14 CFR 121.383(d) and (e) amended accordingly; permits pilots over age 65 on enactment to return to service until age 67; shields compliant actions from liability in employment proceedings; requires conforming amendments to pilot labor agreements and benefit plans by mutual agreement; maintains existing medical standards unless FAA determines post-enactment changes are needed for safety (with first-class medical certificates required after age 60, expiring every six months); mandates continued use of FAA-approved training programs; and directs the FAA Administrator to report to congressional committees within 180 days on further increasing the age limit.