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One Month Flying The Boeing 757 & 767 | 43,500 Miles, 12 Flights, 4 Countries
Your Path to United Airlines: bit.ly/UALPilotApplication ... In May 2023, I was a "lineholder" for the first time as a United Airlines pilot flying the 757 & 767. In this video, I'll teach you what it means to transition from being a reserve pilot to holding a line, how trip trading impacts your schedule, and what it's like to fly 43,500 miles in one month. On an average month, I have 16-18 days off. So, to be clear, this month was a major exception as I brought myself down to 12 days off and flew 6 international 3-day trips.
To all of the future pilots watching... I'm so glad to be back with you after a year-long break from filming. My decision to pause CZcams coincided with a few major events: ALPA (our pilot union) passed an important new pilot contract, and I moved to San Francisco, where I'm flying domestically on 757 across the country and to Hawaii. I hope you enjoy this video, filmed in May 2023, and can't wait to hear how else I can support your journey to the flight deck!
Become an Airline Pilot Today: www.swaynemartin.com/
United Airlines Pilot Application: bit.ly/UALPilotApplication
United Aviate Academy: uafly.co/3A2M4OD
Pilot Career Tracks: uafly.co/3zU1gx4
Filmed with approval from United Airlines.
Thanks for watching!
Swayne Martin
Email: contact@swaynemartin.com
Website: www.swaynemartin.com/
Instagram: swayne.martin
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I couldn’t produce a video like this without help from excellent videographers, including:
@OHAREAVIATION
@LeppAviation
@MTAviation
@indianaaviation5941
Video Chapters:
0:00 First-Time 757+767 Lineholder
0:59 One Year Without Filming (I'm Back!)
1:51 Lineholder vs Reserve Pilot
2:34 Monthly Schedule / Bid Award (Europe Trips)
3:35 Base, Equipment, Seat Seniority (Junior Lineholder)
4:30 Trip Trading, Explained
5:13 My Schedule After Trip Trading
5:52 Amazing Layovers: UK, Ireland, Iceland
6:28 Trip Pick-Up (EWR Based Trip to Lima, Peru)
7:38 Busiest Month To-Date As A Pilot
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Komentáře

  • @FunKingHomestead
    @FunKingHomestead Před 5 hodinami

    At this point, I am convinced that United doesn’t care about flight training at all and United Aviate Academy is just a poster child for its “good leads the way” marketing message because whenever they talk about the school they only talk about how many women and minorities are at the school but never discuss any actual flight training accomplishments or achievements.

  • @PilotImmanueltv
    @PilotImmanueltv Před 13 hodinami

    Hey bro it's good to have you back after like a life time 😊

  • @Tourn4x4
    @Tourn4x4 Před 21 hodinou

    Nice, My Favourite Aviation CZcamsr is back!!

  • @jbd202
    @jbd202 Před dnem

    I see a Tina

  • @ryanlittleton5615
    @ryanlittleton5615 Před dnem

    The world's greatest transportation aircraft as described by Juan Browne the Boeing 757. Great to see you again Swayne.

  • @GeoBlt
    @GeoBlt Před dnem

    Welcome back & congrats 🥳 thanks for this awesome video 🤩

  • @y.s.miller4109
    @y.s.miller4109 Před 2 dny

    Can’t believe it’s been a whole year. Love your content and happy you’re back!

  • @lami9705
    @lami9705 Před 2 dny

    Where have you been, man?!!!!! Welcome back 🥹

  • @sarahjane9512
    @sarahjane9512 Před 2 dny

    So glad I stumbled upon this channel.. Very interesting.. I remember going from Newark to Prague and thinking the pilot looks like he just graduated high school --- not being mean just did not expect such a youthful looking pilot. The flight was great and was on United.

  • @maskscot
    @maskscot Před 2 dny

    Swayne, I don't know if you remember me but I met you at O'Hare several months ago. It's amazing to see you back to uploading videos! I love your videos, it's very informative and I enjoy every thing you post! Keep up the great work brother!

  • @umutargan8236
    @umutargan8236 Před 2 dny

    congrats swayne ı wısh you succes youre job

  • @djw537
    @djw537 Před 3 dny

    What’s the advantage to the pilot flying?

  • @user-yu5qs2ii7u
    @user-yu5qs2ii7u Před 3 dny

    Oh thank god you're back! Your video dispels the rumors you went to work for Aerosucre. To stop such rumors please give us frequent update videos.

  • @brianperticari
    @brianperticari Před 3 dny

    Love following your progress brotha. Love the videos.

  • @scottyflintstone
    @scottyflintstone Před 3 dny

    If you change domiciles does it affect your seniority?

  • @hectorcruz127
    @hectorcruz127 Před 4 dny

    Amazing video I'm new to your channel did you fly for a regional prior to united your name is familiar I'm based in chicago my self thanks

  • @user-ph2xw9lm9f
    @user-ph2xw9lm9f Před 4 dny

    Hi I am one of the PAC Avionics guys that at ORD checks and fixes the IFE system of the 767s and 757s you fly with. I like your videos ! Maybe one day we can meet at T5 🤣 Andrea

  • @dkalonji918
    @dkalonji918 Před 4 dny

    Big question, work in Africa my company is buying a 767 for cargo op, would you recommend doing the type rating. A bit worried because a lot of people are telling me it is outdated and it will be harder to find a job afterwards compared to a 737 type for example. What would you say?

  • @user-kj2ew9yn8o
    @user-kj2ew9yn8o Před 4 dny

    we have been waiting for you .keep us posted

  • @arunkarnsumipan6138

    I love how it's possible with real content

  • @BrooksCruiseServices

    Great to see a new video. Guess you probably aren't flying today, but regardless we are on I believe a 737 so you wouldn't be flying us anyhow. Hope to end up on one of your flights, or maybe see you around ORD area.

  • @steinrich56
    @steinrich56 Před 4 dny

    Great vid.....and so well presented. All the best to you in your career.

  • @user-mv1vt5hy7e
    @user-mv1vt5hy7e Před 5 dny

    Great to see you back!!!

  • @alrcfn80
    @alrcfn80 Před 5 dny

    Will you be able to film from the cockpit, or is against United Policy?

  • @DavidWilliams-qm9qt

    I love this as I am in the lab and thinking of starting my own private jet company

  • @johnlang150
    @johnlang150 Před 5 dny

    Do you miss the 175??? I know you want to progress in the company but we all remember our starter

  • @scottl.1568
    @scottl.1568 Před 5 dny

    Sweet!

  • @atxgti4218
    @atxgti4218 Před 5 dny

    Welcome back, Swayne! Great quality video as always. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @je7887
    @je7887 Před 6 dny

    "Only 12 flights", sheesh you work hard, NOT! Long haul, we were flying 80 hours a month, many time around the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @user-hd2bk9kc9v
    @user-hd2bk9kc9v Před 6 dny

    @swayne good to see you 😊how like Chicago from Chicago illion😊

  • @toddhayes3506
    @toddhayes3506 Před 6 dny

    Great Job Thanks travel Enjoy Life!

  • @Pilotfarmand
    @Pilotfarmand Před 6 dny

    Traded 16 days off to 13 ? Here I am, in an european airline where 10-11 days off per month are the norm..... Europe needs to improve on working conditions !

  • @sanchitaakter107
    @sanchitaakter107 Před 6 dny

    Love you ❤

  • @robertbissonnette4411

    I'm happy to see your back I'm from the San Francisco area I live in Arizona now but my brother lives in San Francisco he's a first responder paramedic be safe and safe flying ✈️✈️

  • @andean796
    @andean796 Před 6 dny

    I follow quite a few of Airline Pilot youtubers and I've heard of them mentioning about seniority and benefits of it. However, no one wen in depth like you did. Thank you for this. It was a very informative video.

  • @jaynichols7932
    @jaynichols7932 Před 6 dny

    Great post - love the 757. Please post more regarding that iconic airliner

  • @hcivat938
    @hcivat938 Před 6 dny

    Im a low cost pilot oin asia with 4 days off. Listening to you said 13 days off is so little is just mind blowing. Lol

  • @EnriqueMedina-fc4ng

    What a pitty you fly united, one of the most unfriendly airlines🤮

  • @brianreynolds1098
    @brianreynolds1098 Před 6 dny

    Real proud of you, Swayne, You are truly getting the most out of life. Fo;;owing you since Hawaii has been a lot of fun and very educational for this old airline wrench. Keep up the great work and keep flying until they make you stop!

  • @stevencampbell9762
    @stevencampbell9762 Před 6 dny

    Good to see you back and hopefully one day we can cross paths...

  • @steg9015
    @steg9015 Před 7 dny

    Great to see you back with another brilliant video. You do a great job with them. Congratulations on your position. Hope you enjoyed Dublin which is where I’m from, but now live in Western Australia.

  • @bonk2122
    @bonk2122 Před 7 dny

    Hi Swayne! I just wanted to ask you advice on whats the best way to pursue a career at United as a pilot! Thanks!

  • @gbriank1
    @gbriank1 Před 7 dny

    Want to see Swayne in Iceland!

  • @anthonyacampora3868

    Best pilot videos. Keep them coming

  • @anthonyacampora3868

    Glad your back

  • @mgv00
    @mgv00 Před 7 dny

    Seems weird that the safety vest needs the word PILOTon it when you’re wear in a white shirt and tie.

  • @aviationlaa
    @aviationlaa Před 7 dny

    You got to fly a special livery wohoo

  • @markpasechnikslife3364

    My dream is to become a pilot but its probably hard

  • @jeremyboatright3479

    Watched a video the other day of a A380 over 7 days flew 34,000 miles and a 777 that flew 48,000. Amazing how much these planes are in the air.

  • @Bluestreak589
    @Bluestreak589 Před 7 dny

    Future video idea: To the extent you're able to arrange it, and without interfering with the process, perhaps you could cover recurring training from the perspective of a younger guy who doesn't already have many years and thousands of hours in type. I could imagine working out an arrangement with UAL such that a video could be approachable for the general public who know little/nothing about the ongoing training pilots go through to train for not only the "boring" routine flights but also the unexpected. Though some "aviation insider"-focused CZcamsrs have talked about how scenarios derived from actual experiences have been integrated into recurrent training - Perhaps you could put together a piece looking at that as a more passenger-facing presentation showing how safety has dramatically improved in recent times. While I realize its probably best to not cite recent incidents (at any airline) specifically, a broader overview might be useful to assuage some individuals that, no, airplanes don't (normally) "fall out of the sky" even if something does go wrong... Not only are airplanes engineered to minimize risk even if something goes sideways, pilots are also trained in an ongoing basis to further limit risk.