ONE WEEK IN THE LIFE OF AN AIRLINE PILOT
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Where will we go? When will I get home? Those are just some of the unknowns when you're on call as an airline pilot. Join me for a week on the road where I'll take you behind the scenes and who knows, we might just find an adventure!
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00:00 Welcome to Reserve Life
02:00 Day 1, Will they call?
02:44 Day 2, Now What?
05:07 Day 3, Leaving on a Trip
06:27 Day 4, Layover Adventure
07:52 Day 5, Flying Home
10:05 Day 6, Home
As a recently retired 777 captain for another major airline I just want to say you did a great job of presenting what a day in the life of a reserve pilot is like and life in general at a major airline. Covid robbed me of what the best two years of my career should have been like. This video really made me miss the job. I still had a great 35 year career. Good inspiration for the young guys making the sacrifices necessary to enter the career. It is well worth it if you have the right stuff.
Hey Bob, I hear you! I used to fly A330s for an Australian airline until Covid also robbed me. Too young to retire and too old to start over again, at least I was fortunate enough to relocate to the US and land a Part-91 jet job. However, a lot of my former colleagues are still waiting to get back in the saddle - if ever again. So much experience lost before its time, but that's the hand we've been dealt and we just have to play our cards as best we can.
hey sir,hows the future of pilot?The money,job security and demand?
@@ko-kf2nu Right now is a great time to get hired at an airline. My son graduated college with an engineering degree. Decided that would be boring and wanted to be an airline pilot after all. He got his initial training with ATP, built hours as a flight instructor, got hired as Endeavor, then Spirit and now American. Everything is moving so quickly now. The money is better then ever and all the airlines are scrambling for pilots. The majors can find all they want because they can hire them away from the regionals and the low cost carriers. Right now there is a real shortage of pilots. Covid shutdowns didn’t help. Lots of guys are retiring over the next few years because we were all hired over just a couple years at the same age when the airlines went through a huge growth spurt after deregulation in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Who knows what the future holds though. The airlines are always cyclical. They will hire like crazy and then stop for years sometimes. 911 knocked them on their ass and guys at the bottom of the list got furloughed for up to 15 years. Who knows how far the new green deal and the great reset that I read about will go. No plane is going to fly on a solar panel. Also flight training and hour building to get the qualifications you need takes time and true commitment. Lots of roadblocks can get in the way. Health is a big thing too as many things can ground you from flying. I think there will always be flying jobs across the spectrum, some better then others. Life is a gamble no matter how you throw the dice. It’s not for everyone but if you have a love of aviation and a desire for the lifestyle and willing to make the commitment that is required it is a fantastic job.
@@bobhogg9557 what about autopilot?Many jobs are being replaced by automation
@@ko-kf2nu That is certainly a topic of discussion and I’m sure managements would love to get rid of as many people from the payroll as possible especially expensive pilots. The FAA is studying how to make it work. Most pilots are of the opinion that if it were to come to pass it would start with cargo carriers. I think it will be along time before you see it in the passenger world though. There are just too many factors in play to trust some computers with the lives of 150 to 300+ people. It’s possible they could try to go down to one pilot if they could get planes to fly themselves and that would take some of the fun out of the job. I just don’t see passengers trusting pure automation in flight anytime soon. Doesn’t mean it won’t happen someday.
I flew for the airlines for 36 years and if I learned one thing it was to never be face down on a hotel room carpet. At least not before spraying it with Luminol and shining it with a black light.
Wise words.
Greetings from a QF A380 dude with a big Nalgene bottle of Luminol 🥃
Dude this is mad funny tbh
Nice meeting you!!!! I’m about to go to atp! Can’t wait to be part of the pilot gang
That’s what all the additional hotel bath towels are for, throwing onto the floor if I want to get in some hotel room exercise.
@@marlow769 Now I’ll never use a hotel towel again. 🤣
I’m 15 years old and lately I’ve been watching a lot of videos about being a pilot and I think that I want to become a commercial airline pilot when I’m an adult! It seems like a great job and it fits everything I want in a job. (Good pay, travelling, etc)
This is soooo cool! As passengers I think most of us truly wonder what it's like, and your video does an excellent job of showing us the highs and he lows of your job. Good stuff! As a loyal UAL fan (1K) I love you guys! Always so friendly and do such a great job communicating with us. With over 70 flights this year THANK YOU to all UAL employees for taking good care of me/us. Happy holidays!
Appreciate that!! Look forward to seeing you onboard someday!
Dude I have been a United fan my entire life, you guys have flown me all over the world, and I fly with you at least twice a week. Thank you so much for this. Im the guy who says, into the cockpit, thank you after every flight;) So appreciative of everyone that gets me to the place where I can be to save the lives that need to be saved. Much thanks!
Ryan
That’s awesome man!! Hope to see you in the terminal someday!
What do you do for work where you travel so frequently?
@@mylayoverlife how long have you been a pilot for? you've probably flown me
I really enjoyed your video. Well edited. Shows you put a lot of time and effort into it. Much appreciated. I’m a nervous flyer so I like to watch videos put out by pilots and flight attendants.
Thank you for sharing with us plebs! Great info and thank you for your service! You and the whole flight teams/crews are amazing. Most of you get treated like glorified wait staff but us expats that need to go see our families and sometimes are lucky enough to have a holiday really appreciate you all. We fly mostly AUH to MAN or AUH AMS LBA so had some real wild turbulence, almost lost some luggage! Pilots and their teams are the best! Thanks again for keeping us safe and well!
Some people would think 6 days of on call would be boring but the excitement of not knowing what you are doing is cool thanks for doing this I'm a new subscriber so looking forward to seeing you again
Great vid. I work at a posh hotel in downtown Denver that has a major contract with Delta FA and Pilots. We accommodate so many of their crews and I’ve always been fascinated with the lifestyle they have getting to see so many places in the world. Excellent editing as well.
Thank you so much posting these videos! I have mobility issues, making travel a challenge. So I appreciate watching you travel!
I absolutely love how you put this together. Thanks for sharing with us, as a flight attendant myself we love down to earth pilots and you really seem like that. Can’t wait to see more videos from you!
Really does deserve a reply does this , not from me though x
Check out Flyingwithbigern and captainboeing if you're interested in more commercial pilot videos
i wanna be a flight attendant… what should i look in to so i can get an idea of how to get started
@@rhyanlangzy845 depend on the airline. u can check their website
I totally agree. We flight attendants always like a down to earth pilots. You make some really good content. Just found you, CZcams put your reserve days video as a suggestion. Great content so I subscribed. Happy Flying
Absolutely great video. Randomly clicked on it and it’s exactly what I needed to see. Been in pilot training for the last 7 months or so and the grinds been real. Eventually I’ll make it to an airline and your video just solidified how perfect of a life it’ll be for me. The whole video I just kept saying, “I love this, he’s living the dream” 🤘🏼🤙🏼
Agreed!
As a flight attendant and content creator this is AWESOME! Great job, it’s refreshing seeing things from the deck.
Thank you for sharing this video Sir, it brings a new perspective on how the pilots and crew members work to deliver great services to the industry. I feel as though pilots, co-pilots, crew members dont receive the recognition that they deserve. You all have a tremendous responsibility in transporting people and cargo all over the world. My respect to you all. Thank you for what you do and the sacrifices you continue to make on a daily basis. You guys are our angels in the skies!
Terrific video, well produced and edited.
I sorta stumbled across your channel, I'm very impressed and enthused.
I've been on a professional aviation hiatus due to pandemic related loss in my famiy, however watching this video has given me inspiration to get back at it.
Nice way to pick up the open time and "time out" with that international turn 👍🏾
Congrats on the left seat enjoy that view!!!
Came out in my suggested and the first video of yours I've seen. Have to say it's very informative and entertaining while certainly being realistic, great quality video! I'm a pilot myself moving on to the airlines very soon and this provides a great perspective on what goes on in the other side, including the commuting part. Very excited. Subscribed.
Just came across your channel and wanted to say well done. As a former aircraft mechanic for United and current for FedEx its pretty cool to see what you guys go through. much love.
this is for sure some of the best aviation content out there on youtube. love it
That was really sweet of you to allow Lily into the cockpit. As a humble PPL, it's always good to see a fellow pilot encouraging more females into aviation!
Awesome to watch and great job of narration and filming. My dad was a captain and flew from 1966-1988 - started on the 727 and retired on the L-1011.
This channel is the most important part of my career change checklist. Seeing pros and cons if it's something I can Balance family life, relationships etc while being able to travel for my job is high key why I follow your channel. Really looking at pulling the trigger on united aviate academy in the near future. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Mid-life career change into this industry is tough. Everytime you upgrade to a bigger plane or new company you are at the bottom of the seniority list. The happiest pilots I know don't fly for the airlines. If you stick it out you can get a pretty good seniority at the regionals and even big for a Monday-Thursday schedule so you are home Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Or get on a corporate jet that has 3 man crew for better work-life balance. I found the best jobs were the corporate ones that fly the small to mid-sized jets. No weekend flying, schedule a head of time and with 3 man crew its a dream. Home almost every day. You wont make a heavy jet captain salary but trust me you get to a point in your life where money falls down the list of priorities. Seeing your kids grow up is worth more.
@@danzodamanzo8192 what you said! I spent 15 years with a major airline and took a package after COVID. I would love to go back to work but, I refuse to work weekends and holidays and bottom of the scale pay again!!! One of the only industries where experience means nothing!!!! 😢
What a great channel. I am a business traveler who logs about 200K domestic miles per year. (Hard to believe but true) I have always wondered what life is like for the hard working crews that get us where we need to be safely and securely. Well done!! And thank you…….
dream job right there!!!!
Before I retired I was doing about 200k a year too.
This is some great stuff! Love the cinematography as well as the content! Please do more of this kinda stuff! Greetings from a fellow (LHR based) pilot
I appreciate that. 🤙
@@mylayoverlife as you wear a military vet t-shirt please accept my gratitude for your military service
I’m an AA FA and randomly stumbled on your page. Nice to see things from the pilots perspective. Happy Holidays 🎄✈️
Your journey from reserve to layover adventure was a captivating glimpse into the life of an airline pilot! 🛫✨ The behind-the-scenes look at your daily routine, crew interactions, and the layover experiences in London brought aviation enthusiasts like me closer to the world of flying. It's impressive how you manage your time during those on-call days, making the most of each moment, whether it's exploring a new city or catching up on rest.
This is so well shot and edited! Looking forward to more videos and hopefully more amazing layovers. Coming from a cabin crew myself, it's amazing to see a pilot's lifestyle and perspective when flying. Safe travels
E aí você fala com ele pra vc pode dar o p0ppp0
i respect this guy so much.. hes doing everything that he needs to get done. good job man
Glad i came across your Chanel, I’m an ATPL student From Australia, dreaming of flying and living that kind of lifestyle. Well done and keep up the great work Cap!
French pilot to-be writing. Just landed on your channel with this video. Loved it. The amount of extra work you put in to produce something like that is tremendous ! It did hit the subscribe button right after playing the whole video. Reserve seems more interesting thing than what I thought about it !
Keep the great work up :)
So very cool to see. My traveling soul would love this lifestyle! Thanks for creating and sharing this with us!
This makes me smile so much as well as get excited! Thanks!
Just found your channel on CZcams.What a great insight into the life of an airline pilot.Thank you for sharing and keeping the priority of your family over your job.
As a training private pilot in the UK, this is a very interesting video to watch to see how life may be when I hopefully start flying commercially! You’ve earned a new subscriber :D
Long time flight attendant follower (and Kara & Nate) here. You have a new subscriber! I love your editing and it was very cool seeing everything from the vantage point of the pilot for a change! ☺️
Add my voice to the many who enjoy the positive life view you share through your videos. I've had some great airline crew, both cockpit and cabin, who make flying so special. Of course, I've had a few flight attendants who seem to hate their work. If a person doesn't like people and new experiences, I am baffled why they want to work in a people-oriented industry. I'm now one of your followers and look forward to lots of your videos.
Been there....done all that.....25 yrs as a commercial aviator. You captured it well...Nicely done!
Since toddlerhood, my now adult son was and still is obsessed with all things jets/jet travel. Wanted to be an airline pilot. Sadly, my family has a genetic heart condition, which he also inherited, so it still grieves me to say this career was impossible for him to pursue. However, he now flies all over the world as a passenger/businessman. This makes him, and me very happy; it's the next best thing. We've both done quite a bit of flying both domestically, and internationally. I lived in Norway for years, and spent a lot of time in England/London. LOVE it there. Thanks for this interesting vlog👍✈
New subscriber and railroad worker here (conductor). Your protocols and schedules are not all that different from ours, only with airlines obviously being on a much larger scale. Great insight, and I will be checking out your other videos, too!
I'm a nervous flyer I always think the worst but watching this amazing video it's really put my mind at ease. Thank you 👍
I loved this video so much! I’m an aspiring pilot and planning my flight training options and this video is so inspiring and exciting to watch. I can’t wait ✈️
This was awesome. I truly appreciate the perspective of the Captain of an aircraft. As a Million Miler for Delta, I've met so many pilots over the years and many seem to be too busy to chat, and I totally understand that, so to get this perspective is quite refreshing! Safe travels to you Cap!!
Happy to chat anytime you see me.
million miler? isnt that like extremely hard to achieve
@@elliotmueller8989 I thought so too; but my BFF has been one for years. Yes it requires overseas travel and time sacrifices, but it has it's advantages if you research it.
How long does it take to reach a million mile being a pilot? It took me 25 years to do 3 million as a truck driver
@@stanczechowicz175 It depends on the flying you do. 1 million miles is traveling from the West Coast to Asia about 100 times. if you work a job that has you flying to India from the US every couple months, you'd likely hit it in a few years.
I'm a ex Royal Caribbean passenger Crew member, and I would always pray for the Captains and obviously for Pilots too, for safely making all people travelling to their destinations safe and sound, it's an amazing job you all pilots and captains do, I know yourll are paid well, but deserve all the cash cause it's a very responsible job and you all do such an amazing job
Thanks to all the pilots out there luv flying you deserve more...
Brilliant video. First time subscriber. Brilliant featuring your day to day activities. I too work on call as I work on the Railway, (active Driving to/from locations) it’s a pain but enjoyable. Look forward to your next videos. Stay safe. ✈️
This is the life. I started training jui jitsu recently and I think it’s cool that you do that. I have my private pilots license and really close to my instrument and next year will finish commercial. Hoping one day to get to where you are at in life!!
Outstanding Paul!
Thank you for showing “all” facets of being an airline pilot (I.e. reserve, long and odd hours, etc.).
Loved the video!
Your supporter
Great channel. Thanks for letting us follow you! Fun to see what it’s like to be a pilot, as I am a frequent flyer for business. Nice video!
I love your videos, so inspirational! Keep them coming, I can't get enough.
Loved this video. I am terrified of flying and I have a flight in about a week and a half. But this video made flying look so fun and my anxiety is a little eased. I’m actually a little excited now, thank you.
I'm an Aussie private pilot currently making my way through cpl training/study. Very keen to move to the US in a couple of years to join the line. Thanks for the great video and motivation
Love watching your videos!! I use to work for United at SFO as a ramp agent but got laid off with Covid but now I moved on to other things. United is great to work for. Looking forward to seeing more fun videos and Avengers.
Congrats on the left seat call up, got mine back in 02 but I haul freight...I appreciate the video and people can see what "the lifestyle" can be like, lots of hotel stays.....fly safe
It looks really interesting how pilots live their lives. This is a great video!
Thanks so much! It’s not easy to make sitting around a hotel look interesting. 😂
Believe me it's not interesting. It's living in cheap hotel rooms, eating unhealthy food. It's lonely and grueling. Most of the guys I flew with drank a lot and had multiple divorces. It's only interesting in the beginning. Then it comes down to making money. Unfortunately most pilots don't live long after retirement.
Just like any other job there's pros and cons
@@sandramelvin7123 My original CFII gave up the airline life only after five years. Three of those five were as a captain. Didn't want to make it into the majors becuase the life was exactly as you stated. He's happy at home running an at-home flight school at the airpark he resides in (where I trained for my PPL). I wouldn't want the life of an airline pilot and I congratulate anyone who can.
@@sandramelvin7123 The flying part is fun, all the bullshit that comes with it is miserable.
Ive been binge watching u trying to learn all i can before i take my very first flight out of Harrisburg to Sarasota to see my daughter and granddaughter. I think once i get past TSA, ill feel better. I had two knee replacements which i know will set of their alarm!
I'm getting my CPL in Calgary right now and am very excited for the future, this video makes it even more exciting. Well put together!
Just found you and I must say, it was refreshing to see it from your point of view. Appreciate it, and looking forward to watching the rest of your stuff.
Very interesting. Thanks for showing us your life as a pilot. Great filming and editing skills!
1. You're awesome! You seem very down to earth and its refreshing.
2. We watch the same content creators lol
3. I'm a combat veteran, since I left the military I've been searching for what to do next. This video just helped me decide.
Thank you!
I'm glad i saw this. I've been going back and forth about becoming a pilot at my age of 35. It's refreshing o see the behind the scenes life of one. It'll be a hard road, but I want to do it. Let's go!!!!
Thanks for this look at a Captain's life on call. It was so interesting to see the hours / schedules etc that you have. I am an aviation tragic, & in days before Covid would often spend hours on the park area of the bay adjacent to Sydney Airport, watching the planes come & go. My friend & I have Yaesu receivers & we love listening to the Tower & pilots discussing runways & wind shear, then seconds later see the aircraft descending & landing. Good to see you staying fit & healthy too with your hotel workout & gym visit at home, we appreciate all you do in getting us safely from one place to the next. Best wishes from Sydney, Australia
I’m a corporate pilot curious about the airlines! A 6 on, 6 off schedule seems very appealing. That’s so nice to have a day in London too! :)
I just flew Newark to London but on the red eye flight at 10pm! Was hoping to hear you were the pilot when watching this haha. Thanks for sharing!
Also love Kara & Nate!!
Thank you! Starting to watch pilot videos as my teenage son seems headed in this direction!
Man love your channel. Wish I had followed through with my dream of being a pilot. 6 days on and 6 days off sounds like the perfect schedule
I have no interest in being a pilot but this was really to see how you guys schedule and all that works. I had never really thought about it until seeing this, so thanks for that!
Aa a flight attendant, it is nice to see the behind the scenes of a pilot s life. I enjoyed your video. :)
Your life is fascinating! Thank you for all you do!! Blessings upon you and all you do always❣️🕊️
You have a lovely channel thankyou! I've had to binge watch a bunch of videos to catch up 🙂. All the best from Tasmania, the beautiful island off the bottom of Australia!
I'm always nervous about getting on a plane. These kinds of videos calm me down and remind me the pilot wants to get to the destination safely as much as I do, and will do all their checks to ensure we can do that.
Same here. I didn't fly for about 10 years! I watched a few tips videos for nervous flyers and listened to hypnosis etc videos. I'm not sure which worked but I was able to fly without a panic attack this time and that was really lovely
I thought you'd go to the Greenwich Observatory. It is so detailed in its explanations about how time is measured. Well worth the hike up that hill, too. 😉
This is really interesting! It gives me a glimpse of a day to day pilot’s routine, preparation to flight, rest , play in between . Thanks for sharing! Great perspective for passengers like me.. my ex husband still flies a small plane just for recreational use only,,, but this gives me a different evaluation of a pilot’s general work life . Your channel is entertaining. Great work on clear and fun presentation ❤
This video was so great!! Great production and a great perspective! Thank you for giving me this outlook :)
How have I not found your channel sooner. I’m now subscribed and ready for your next adventure! Kara and Nate are also one of my favorites.
Kara and Nate are the best!! We met Nate last summer in Rome. He’s the real deal.
@@mylayoverlife I came to say the same thing - love Kara & Nate and I loved this vid. Have subscribed - thanks for showing us all some insight into the life of an airline pilot!
Thanks for this awesome perspective on life as an airline Captain! I’ll be starting at the Aviate Academy in a couple weeks! Hope to fly with you soon.
Awesome!! See you on the line!
This has to be THE coolest job I’ve ever heard of. However, I’m sure it has its downfalls being away from family every other week. But what a great job you have. Thanks for sharing this with us !
Thank you for sharing and your kindness.
After retirement following 28 years with CAL and UAL, I will say that was very well done. The current contract and FAA rest rules make reserve much more enjoyable. As for rolling around on the hotel floor, you’re a much braver man than I. 😁😜
Yeah imgine the Weinstein dna on the floor
Hope you struck with your fellow brothers at CAL.
Great to reminisce. Great that you show what it’s all about! I flew for Ozark TWA and AA for 39.5 years; age 25.5 to 65, retiring 4.5 years ago. I commuted for 26 years. I wouldn’t trade a minute of my career-it was so much fun. I crossed the Atlantic Ocean 650 times, laying over repeatedly in 28 different cities in Europe and the Middle East, and all of USA Caribbean and South America. Had fun on every layover👍🏻😉
Always wanted to be a pilot... never happened. I had a fine, satisfying and full career; but still "jealous" :)
Some ladies like the man in an airline pilot uniform (probably all uniforms)😉. It was a job with a great lifestyle. I couldn’t have had a better time, and occupation.
If we have our good health, you can fly until 64 and 364 days. The airlines like you to finish a few days before your 65th birthday, in case of a mechanical problem flying back to base. My last trip was JFK-ZURICH, 48 hour layover in Zurich, then back home. I landed at JFK 3 days before my birthday. It was January 26th, so weather upon arrival was too cold for me to get a water-cannon salute taxiing to gate😞
@David Merlot
I could have flown FAR Part 135 charter or Part 91 corporate flying, in a twin propeller or a jet, until about 72 years old-if I wanted to. Fortunately after flying for 54 years, I have enough money to not need to work. My career earnings were about 5 million. I don’t even need to be a greeter at Walmart🤪
@David Merlot nice talking 2 u and about the job…
Hello also from Minneapolis! I’m in training at Skywest on the ERJ-175, cool to see a pilot CZcamsr from here.
More videos, like this pleaseeee, it's very motivational. Also its nice to know you are from Minnesota. I am currently training for instrument rating here in Minnesota.
Currently work on my Instrument rating and hopefully one day I can do what you do. This video really got my motivated to study even harder. Currently the school that I go to is not what I was hoping for and a lot of promises but nothing. I want to work for Atlas air one day and than move on to FedEx just because they have the MD-11F.. Regardless I am still working hard and I will see you in the skies! Thanks again!
Keep it up! You’ll get there.
Sad to say I’ve racked 3 million miles, yet never once wondered what pilots went through. My nephew is a pilot on a 340 for Cathay out of HK, never asked him what his day is like. I’m glad to have seen this video, I have always respected pilots but now see they have it tougher than their passengers. Thanks for sharing
👏well said!
What a great video and thank you for allowing us to watch your weekly routine!! As a passenger waiting for a flight, I notice pilots sitting with their bags and wait for boarding. Now I know why!! Back in 2012, my family flew out of Newark on a flight to Costa Rica. Our flight was delayed a few hours and we had to wait for a pilot to arrive to get us on our way!! It all makes sense. Thank you for sharing!!
Brother! Just the kinda channel I'm looking for! About the start the airline career. Time building now, just a few hundred more to go and I'm with the regionals. Safe flying out there good brother!
Excellent video Paul , straight to and on point! I hope to join you US pilots from Australia on an E3 and eventually GC. I envy the American aviation industry.
Hope everything comes true man!
Hi Captain,
I have been a cabin crew with one of the prominent airlines. An aviation geek for life.
AND i love the name of your channel. It's all about layovers 🥰
Love these longer videos!! 👌 keep ‘em coming!
Wow ! And I thought nursing call was crazy. I like your prospective and point of view in this busy world of air travel. Thanks for sharing bud!
Can you do a video on your path to becoming a pilot? And what you think is the best way nowadays? Currently considering the military.
I’m retiring from 25 years in the Army flying helicopters, I’m also starting my first family with a son on the way. I’d love to know how challenging it is with a family and if you have any regrets being away on so many trips? Love your sense of adventure by the way.
Wow, you’re one crazy guy. 👍 🇺🇸
@@chief5981 😆 please remember fallen E5 army sgt and iron ranger medic christopher kozlowski Illinois uk 16/8/2018 called home
Not the usual FA vlog channel, very cool to view the aviation world in a new perspective.
As a PPL, this truly beats working for a living... I truly appreciate what you do everyday!
Thanks for a really interesting video!
It’s a bit different to my airline pilot life in the UK working for the orange low cost airline. In 5 days we could do as many as 20 sectors and sometimes flights up to 6 hours (return on the same day, so 12 hours in the air!)without any crew rest area. The long haul lifestyle is definitely different. I been flying short haul for over 20 years. I love the flying and I’ve chosen the lifestyle because I’m a homebird and I almost always sleep in my own bed.
For all the future airline pilots, just bear in mind that there are all sorts of different airline jobs out there and it may be a while before you land the ‘dream job’.
That's awful. Pilots are the best. They keep us safe and well and the team are not just wait staff they are all life savers. Thanks for your service! Boo E-s-j-t!
The best time to be an airline pilot was about 35-40 years ago when flight crews were respected and their terms and conditions were far superior to what they are today. It has been a race to the bottom for the last 10-15 years. Low cost short haul - no thanks.
Glorified bus driver
@@kingkongkong2204 , Lol speak for yourself
@Joe Mar is there anyway i could contact you, very curious and have lots of questions concerning the UK airline pilot field.
Hi Paul, what a fantastic job you have it’s obviously something you love doing, it’s obvious one looses out not being there especially the kids not to mention one’s partner. How do you manage that or have you learned to cope with it. What type of aircraft are you rated for and do you get to choose what you fly? Final question, do you ever fly smaller planes ?
I'll answer for Paul. Yes you do get to chose what aircraft you fly all depending on how junior or senior you want to be. As you move up the seniority list the more opportunities there are. Many airline pilots fly small airplanes on their days off.
Wow, new fav channel. Subbed. Awesome to see your adventurous life!
I love when youtube recommends a great channel. Love it! Much appreciated from a new sub!
I'd love to see the average airline pilots personality profile. In my previous career, we had comprehensive personality profiles for key positions like outside/inside sales. Technicians, drivers, etc. The profiles were beneficial in ensuring we didn't hire the wrong personality type for a position or trying to fit a square block in a round hole. As a kid, I wanted to be an airline pilot. As I aged, I realized I was simply too impatient and restless to sit in a cockpit for hours and hours. In that previous career I did a lot of business travel which tested my patience. Airline travel today for passengers is just tedious and not fun. Being a tall guy made it even worse. Long lines. Rude people. Uncomfortable seats with zero leg room unless you go business or first class.
I applaud people who are the business road warriors who enjoy that life style. After a couple of years of flights, staying in hotels and constantly eating out, I was over it. To see how the pilots have to endure that for their career makes me respect their love of their career even more.
Nice job with this video. I found I enjoyed watching your week of work on CZcams a lot more than having to do it myself!
Interesting perspective VW. I commuted 1200 miles for 25 years as an airline pilot and would sit next to business people like yourself. After the last leg of our trip our job was done, no job related take home work, sales quotas to meet, business owner issues to worry about. It was a mini vacation between trips.
I''d love to have a personal chat with you about the airline pilot career field, do you have an email or anyway i could contact you?
It's nice seeing a BJJ athlete and a pilot at the same time. I was wondering whether or not I can still train Muay Thai if I become an airline pilot someday (hopefully) but seeing you do both gave me ease that I can still be an athlete after receiving my ATPL. Thank you!
Keep up the uploads I can see this Chanel being very helpful for the young generation. My brother wants to be a pilot!
Love the day in the life style as a pilot. Very interesting to see the inner workings! In a weird way similar to a truck driver's unknown schedule like myself :)