Discover how the Pension Fund for Civil Aviation Flight Crew works, a special / autonomous scheme scheme managed by CRPN. Contribution rates, calculation rules and eligible professions.
Scheme type
Special / autonomous scheme
Legal retirement age
55 years
Average pension
€4,200/month
Total
16.62%
The pension scheme for pilots, co-pilots and flight crew in civil aviation.
Managing organization
CRPN
Year founded
1951
Calculation method
Points-based system
Full pension age
60 years
Full pension quarters
172
| Type | Rate | Ceiling | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee | 5.54% | — | Employee contribution |
| Employer | 11.08% | — | Employer contribution |
| Total | Employee: 5.54%Employer: 11.08% | ||
PASS 2024: 46 368 € (3 864 €/month)
Early retirement
Possibility of retirement from age 50 for pilots under certain conditions.
High pension
Among the highest pensions due to high salaries and significant contributions.
Pilot age limit
Mandatory cessation of pilot activity at 65 (EASA regulation).
Pilots, co-pilots, flight attendants of French airlines.
Gross salary: 3 500 € | Career duration: 33 years
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