Your Big Decision: Commuting vs. Living In-Base For Airline Pilots

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  • @SwayneMartinPilot
    @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    Thanks for watching guys! This decision is really complicated, so I hope you learned the basics of what you need to know. What else do you want to learn about becoming an airline pilot?

    • @harleyj4796
      @harleyj4796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great videos Swayne. Thank you for sharing.

    • @TheFunOSphere
      @TheFunOSphere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      What do you do in the cockpit during long flights?

    • @chetanmarfatia4111
      @chetanmarfatia4111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’d love to see just some videos of flights, with ATC audio also. Keep up the good work!
      Also, with experience, do you start flying bigger planes after more experience?

    • @Luisgui2500
      @Luisgui2500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hey Swayne, id love to fly for envoy or american one day, is it possible for me to fly in one of these carriers even though im not an american citizen? keeping in mind i have my FAA license

    • @keagankrippel7785
      @keagankrippel7785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      A video based on what you wish you would have known before joining the regionals

  • @thegroundedpilot536
    @thegroundedpilot536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    The recruiters at envoy have been told by many of your fans about how helpful your videos are in demystifying a pilots life at envoy

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      That's great! Glad it's helping people

    • @markhalliday4753
      @markhalliday4753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@SwayneMartinPilot since joining Envoy I've commented a few times that you are doing your company a great service and I'm certain those above have taken notice--great job brother!

  • @edwood7741
    @edwood7741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    A five hour commute so that you can live in GFK? Wow, I'm still tying to comprehend that. Your videos are top notch. Thanks!

  • @CWLemoine
    @CWLemoine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Good video. Glad to see Envoy being supportive. Commuting sucks, but sometimes it's a necessary evil. You did a good job laying out some of the pros and cons. I'm a commuter too, but my advice is to others is to live in base if you can. It's a totally different job when you can drive to work.

    • @BLAMBERRY
      @BLAMBERRY 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      C.W. Lemoine oh look another douche lmao you guys are so geigh

  • @bobninemire6859
    @bobninemire6859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Another excellent video about what it's like being an airline pilot. Thanks for the professional video and your broadcasting is spot on !!!

  • @floridaproductions
    @floridaproductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    A 777 pilot here ,ORD-HKG. Keep going young man, I'm going to subscribe to your channel and watch your progress.Good luck, don't look back >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    • @jackdennis9286
      @jackdennis9286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What airline? Cathay or United? I'm right by ORD

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video

    • @bigtime7724
      @bigtime7724 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      U.S.A. What airline and you out of ORD I’m trying to work for United.

    • @BobbyGeneric145
      @BobbyGeneric145 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cept he barely knows himself.

    • @NoBody-ht1oh
      @NoBody-ht1oh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s an impressive young man isn’t he.

  • @HEDGE1011
    @HEDGE1011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very nice video; I've never seen your stuff before, but your content is very high quality.
    I'm a current Airbus Captain and have been at my airline 28 years, 18 of them commuting.
    Commuting is a complete and total grind and doesn't get better as you get older (though hopefully your trips will). There's reasons to do it (mine involved taking care of my Mom) and sometimes it's just the price of doing business, but I am so happy to drive to work now.
    BTW I am very impressed with the Envoy commuting arrangements, particularly the hotels. That's huge and pretty uncommon, certainly among the majors.
    I wish you the best and hope you have a great career! Fly safe!

  • @ReneBuret
    @ReneBuret 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Very well made video , I'm a 35 year major airline captain and can say the information presented in this video is spot on.

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Thanks Rene! I spend a lot of time trying to make things accurate without adding any "spin" to it... Glad you noticed that!

  • @dryan8377
    @dryan8377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    You're gonna be carded until you're 50! Great video btw!

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Glad you liked it! I guess that's not such a bad thing :)

    • @nickconrad94
      @nickconrad94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Everyone calls me a 12 year old but I’m 19 and on my way to being in swaynes position. I hate it now but I will be happy to be baby faced in a few short decades!

    • @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248
      @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      make up. Eye liner and lip gloss.

  • @fahmijape9981
    @fahmijape9981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    Nice car upgrade compared to that one you were using in Hawai😂😂😂😂😂

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Don't hate on Bullseye - That car is legendary! ;)

    • @ramzizain3286
      @ramzizain3286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol, I watched the videos in that order and had the exact thought.

    • @ramzizain3286
      @ramzizain3286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Such an incredible guy, so focused and accomplished. Well-deserved success. Thanks for continuing to share your journey.

    • @albertehyppolite1635
      @albertehyppolite1635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      .

    • @ragheadand420roll
      @ragheadand420roll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats a pretty typical island car We had them in guam... okinawa...philippines Beaters ✌🏻

  • @jsmith1746
    @jsmith1746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been a commuter for most of my career. One of the considerations to keep in mind when deciding to move to base is the stability of the base. I have seen bases upsize and downsize, or even close completely. I have friends with Delta who moved to the Cincinnati area many years ago when it was a major hub, only to later be kicked out of the base when it downsized significantly. There are many Delta pilots who lived in the DFW area who either had to move or became commuters when Delta's major DFW hub was shut down. There are a few places where you can be relatively secure, ORD for United for example. But as unstable as mainline bases are, regional bases can be even worse. I have a friend from my first airline who had five bases close on hime at our first airline. We used to joke that he should bid for the small base where our company had its HQ because they would never close that, they had been there for decades. So ultimately he and his wife made the decision to move there. Four months after they moved, the company closed the base and decided to move the company HQ to another state.

  • @s.leszczynski5966
    @s.leszczynski5966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hey man, great video as always! Could you do a gear bag video. A review of your setup of both your flight bag and suitcase. Would be much appreciated. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @vrezhgulyan6834
    @vrezhgulyan6834 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think I can speak for everyone when I say we need more of these videos, these once a month posts are killing us

  • @carloslercari3088
    @carloslercari3088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, man! It was short and very informative. Also brought back some memories as I was on the 145 with Eagle in ORD for a few months. Glad to see Envoy is much better than it use to be. Keep them coming man.

  • @Tre86Q
    @Tre86Q 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a well-planned and professionally executed video. You're a true pro. Thank you for all of your time and effort: I learn a lot from each post and enjoy each and every one!

  • @JJ_Skippy
    @JJ_Skippy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yay! You’re back! The footage was awesome along with your narration!

  • @benderandownz
    @benderandownz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are one of the reasons I want to fly for airlines, very good video

  • @billbarton63
    @billbarton63 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I lived in Grand Forks for three years...surprisingly don’t miss it.

  • @chipmann2383
    @chipmann2383 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Nice video. How close are you to being able to transition to a larger aircraft or the left seat on the current plane? Thanks!

  • @goliteyourworld6
    @goliteyourworld6 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That shot flying over Chicago toward Lake Michigan was sweet! Also the shot at the end after departure from the airport.

  • @walt8089
    @walt8089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your an inspiration. Even though I don't know you but, as a retired AF Flight Engineer, I'm proud of your accomplishments as a young man. I know you will go far in your career ! GOD Bless !

  • @kenlynch6332
    @kenlynch6332 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Commuting + busy work load + top notch editing = barley enough time for Personal Life. Thanks for all you do and all you have posted

  • @connorharnack6861
    @connorharnack6861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for showing me what it’s like working with Envoy! I’m looking forward to becoming a pilot! Hope one day we can fly together!

  • @sethlott9811
    @sethlott9811 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy always answers my exact questions! He's what your looking for if your considering aviation as your profession!

  • @jcspotter7322
    @jcspotter7322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I personally dont get why they can't schedule your first flight to be out of your "home airport", the airline would save a ton of money

  • @trinipilot2246
    @trinipilot2246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video Swayne! You're really bringing a great perspective to anyone considering flying for a career. Being able to see and understand what it all entails is important and you're showing it to your viewers. Thank you and Envoy!!

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kevin! That's the whole goal - Want people to know more than I did about this career. No one wants to walk into a job completely in the dark!

  • @MikeyouLikey
    @MikeyouLikey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an Envoy Flight Attendant, I love you videos.

  • @GAdiveguy
    @GAdiveguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, Swayne! Your videos address a lot of questions that future airline pilots will have. Flight school can’t provide all the preparation needed to understand what it will be like to hold that first job!

  • @lungelomsibi1947
    @lungelomsibi1947 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see that you upgraded your car. That VW Golf was some type of LEVEL

  • @felava7658
    @felava7658 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're very knowledgeable about your industry and seem to enjoy what you do for now as you gain experience and seniority.

  • @chazflyz
    @chazflyz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Add to the perfect commute: staying in the same timezone.

  • @blancolirio
    @blancolirio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well done presentation Swayne.
    SMF-LAX commuter, save me a seat! Jb

  • @LongTimeNoPuck
    @LongTimeNoPuck 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ARE a professional pilot. Best wishes in your career. From all the negative things I heard about commuter airlines, I would feel safe knowing you are in the cockpit. May all your commuting flights be "on time". And the right turn out of ORD was awesome!

  • @swamuwell3528
    @swamuwell3528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    These videos are so useful! Love the channel!

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Appreciate it! Glad they're helping out

    • @swamuwell3528
      @swamuwell3528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SwayneMartinPilot woah thanks for replying!!!! :)

  • @Emily_Quinn
    @Emily_Quinn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fellow Fargo, ND resident hearts your videos and makes me wanna become a pilot!!!

  • @supersonic1383
    @supersonic1383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swayne your videos are cool and inspire our youth to dream about going into your vocation...and Lord knows they need to dream.

  • @sonnyclimaco3376
    @sonnyclimaco3376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    When I grow UP I wanna be a pilot as well thx.for inspiring ME

  • @RKTechReviews
    @RKTechReviews 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not even a pilot nor do I plan to be one, but I watch every single video you put out. Idk why but I love them! Wish you nothing but success in your career! Hopefully I'll get to fly on a plane flown by you one day!

  • @kberry9822
    @kberry9822 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m amazed that not so many people have found this guy he is awesome

  • @NicolasEsparza45
    @NicolasEsparza45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos help a lot man! Especially since Envoy is the company I will most likely work for!

  • @ripper8771
    @ripper8771 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a crazy life which requires young people with stamina lol! You are doing all young pilots a great service in making them decide if airline flying is for them.

  • @andyoshea7309
    @andyoshea7309 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, commuting is really frowned upon these days especially after Buffalo. The FAA should introduce FTL limits for commuters with this in mind e.g. crews can only commute if the duty is achievable if they were rostered by the Airline and rest periods again the same.

  • @flowerprince7
    @flowerprince7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My dream to be a pilot never disappear from my mind✈😗

  • @tehblizz
    @tehblizz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stay safe on those winter commutes! Luckily spring is right around the corner :) Thanks for the video, as always!!

  • @fordlandau
    @fordlandau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Live with all your other buddies. Chill together and talk pilot stuff. Nice.

  • @joset.garcia8714
    @joset.garcia8714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your videos keep them coming! You’re my motivation to become a pilot

  • @macperson9
    @macperson9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swayne love the transition into true 121 Airline flying! These videos are so cool at detailing the ins and outs of airline life. As a pretty new flight attendant a lot of this is so relatable! Have you ever thought about expanding the channel to include a perspective of the same topics (IOE, Seniority, Base, CQ/Recurrent, etc) from Flight Attendants either at Envoy or elsewhere? I know a lot of FAs who watch your videos would love that!

  • @gabehdbnduhdfd318
    @gabehdbnduhdfd318 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    swayne, you inspire me on a daily basis and you make me want to be a pilot

  • @reedsehon4881
    @reedsehon4881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aerial view of ORD at the end was incredible!

  • @michaelwalker8501
    @michaelwalker8501 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Having this debate as we speak. Stay in Texas with a 90 minute drive to catch a direct jumpseat on company metal... or move to Memphis and live in base... not an easy decision

    • @paulski6145
      @paulski6145 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely cooler in Memphis in the summer!

    • @michaelwalker8501
      @michaelwalker8501 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul Wadkowski I dunno. It gets pretty hot and muggy in Memphis.

  • @nicholasburgess6033
    @nicholasburgess6033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video again, Swayne! It was great meeting you after that ORD-DFW flight on the 787.

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Nicholas! Great to meet you too man. Good luck picking out flight schools!

  • @38911bytefree
    @38911bytefree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never heard about this in many other aviation vids around YT. Nice vid.

  • @Drewski320
    @Drewski320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Non-rev life: Have a plan A B C D E F G Flight ( 1 way conx or nonstop) lol
    Some HUBS can be your friend depending on the HUB city and destination.
    Great video!

  • @NixieBdub
    @NixieBdub 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am flying from MSP to DAY with a layover in Chicago in 2 weeks and honestly it would be a dream to have you as my pilot and to meet you. I just found your videos and they are comforting

  • @darrenlucas9017
    @darrenlucas9017 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swayne, I am just starting my airline career a little late at 55, but its been a dream, please upload any video that can help us new guys. Envoy should use you as a great spokesperson for them. Well done!!

  • @Officer_Boat
    @Officer_Boat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Swayne, first, I enjoy these quality videos you put out. Great job.
    Next, I have 2 ideas for future videos.
    1) A highlight and low light reel of the career. A simple things you love, and things you don’t enjoy.
    2) What brought YOU into the profession. I bet I speak for a fair amount that we’d like to hear you story about your entry into the world of aviation and your journey thus far.
    Keep it up

  • @hankysdream
    @hankysdream 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video! Just subscribed. It's awesome to see how pilots live their life. Especially for people like me who wish to be a pilot but took another career path. Thank you again.

  • @jetcoach
    @jetcoach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you’re videos! Packed with great information. Wish I had not chickened out on going to flight school ATP. At the time the $$$ scared me off. Now life has happened. I will eventually get my private.
    In the meantime I’ll watch you’re success!

  • @brianhall23
    @brianhall23 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is a personal choice for sure. My wife is and FA and has a crashpad in her base. Commuting from our house to the airport and then to her base would be complicated so the crashpad helps. She does commute to other airports when she has picked up additional flights but she does have to go the day before or after depending on what they are.

  • @figueroaesq8745
    @figueroaesq8745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many years ago, I had a really bad experience flying with A'A and never traveled or allowed any of the foreign dignitaries that I advise to travel via A'A, but because of such AWESOME videos, the fact that Envoy allows this form of instructional/ entertaining videos, and music (where do you get it?) I will give A'A one more go and let you guys know how it went. Great public relations strategy!! I am also dying to get on the Cessna Caravan with Mokulele Airlines.... I hope that I can get my pilot license FINALLY this year.....

  • @aviation_aiden
    @aviation_aiden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to fly for airlines.

    • @senkim8962
      @senkim8962 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really?

    • @xepic_c7901
      @xepic_c7901 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to be a pilot when I grow up

    • @senkim8962
      @senkim8962 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xepic_c7901 You're so cute.

    • @xepic_c7901
      @xepic_c7901 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thx

  • @bugproductions9050
    @bugproductions9050 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey mate. This content is very cool. Good to see you a young bloke dominating what he loves doing. Top work bloke. Regards, Australia.

  • @crjetpilot
    @crjetpilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very timely video for me, Swayne! (And very well done!) I’m trying to make the difficult choice now to commute or not (and hence, upgrade or not). I’ve commuted at several times over the span of my career, and hated it, but this would be fairly short term.

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Short term commutes aren't so bad. I've seen it wear on people over years of commuting. For most people, it's a good idea to avoid it!

  • @stevesteffen7001
    @stevesteffen7001 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find your videos very informative even though I am not a pilot. Thanks for posting these.

  • @juliebulletin5822
    @juliebulletin5822 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Swayne. Everything I needed to know you are covering

  • @gonzaloahuactzin2786
    @gonzaloahuactzin2786 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man! Thanks for keeping things real and showing how things really are. I see all these fake ass people on Instagram showing their "perfect" life or career and portraying false realities. The truth is that we know that all careers have their awesome, and not so awesome things. Coming from a family of pilots I know how rewarding/great flying can be, and also the not so great things, so good job, these videos really help future aviators, keep it up!

  • @KdM_BigRingBubba
    @KdM_BigRingBubba 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for posting and providing such detailed explanations of what life as a young pilot is like!

  • @krcrk
    @krcrk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos really are an inspiration. Thanks for going through the effort you do to share with us

  • @mba0005
    @mba0005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and very informative. I love the professional quality of all your videos. Thanks for discussing so many practical issues with being an airline pilot.

  • @theodorthfc1797
    @theodorthfc1797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your enthusiasm, and the fact you live in ND lol! Keep up the great work!

  • @DUIA77
    @DUIA77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Swayne, it sounds very complicated. Thanks, Evoys for the video and your Capts

  • @arobles201263ar
    @arobles201263ar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always enjoy your videos man so informative

  • @FunTechReviews
    @FunTechReviews 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see a fellow North Dakotan on YT

  • @donaldthomas1963
    @donaldthomas1963 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My fav channel, love your videos and to watch you grow and succeed.

  • @UncypheredRoblox
    @UncypheredRoblox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the tips to help me in future when I become a pilot. :)

  • @runningkirkwa2934
    @runningkirkwa2934 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Well put together, joy to watch.

  • @ghms4540
    @ghms4540 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel. Very impressed with your professionalism. Bright horizon for you.

  • @jamesramos6256
    @jamesramos6256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really know your stuff. Videos are very informative thank you. Keep up the good work.

  • @FrancoAir
    @FrancoAir 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know how you all do it commuting every week but I couldn't do it myself. Great video!

  • @XCRunnernr
    @XCRunnernr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, Swayne!

  • @pablopostigoolsson5233
    @pablopostigoolsson5233 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos. Seems like you’ve become quite a superstar at this point ;-).

  • @jakammeier
    @jakammeier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video great information, thanks for the work put into all your videos! Just got into the cadet program so will be making these decisions soon!

  • @anshulYT91
    @anshulYT91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job Swayne

  • @janaaj1an889
    @janaaj1an889 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Swayne. I hope you don't have to taxi as much as I've had to the last few times I've been through O'Hare!

  • @bobbypatterson7481
    @bobbypatterson7481 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swayne...always informative, relevant and welcomed. Clear Skies...

  • @baronreadus
    @baronreadus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’ve done it again!
    Great Video 👍🏾

  • @SpicyTunaCakes
    @SpicyTunaCakes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciated this video. I'm starting at United's academy in a few months, but my partner is starting college while we're in Phoenix and due to the nature of their degree won't be finished for 8 years. United has no Phoenix crew base, so I'll almost certainly be commuting, and I loved getting insight on what it's like!

    • @interestingvideos4046
      @interestingvideos4046 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How has the Commuting been so far ? How many hours of sleep do you get daily ?

  • @justisphoto
    @justisphoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy these! Appreciate the education for sure

  • @jeiku1336
    @jeiku1336 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    aww darn! I haven't flown with you before I quit being an FA to become a pilot! Great video!

  • @robwhite2282
    @robwhite2282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would love to see \ learn more about commuting on cargo carriers. Great vid. Thanks Swayne.

  • @morganmunn2232
    @morganmunn2232 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll admit...I am not a pilot, will never become a pilot and actually have a decent fear of flying...but man do I love your videos! So educational, great content and fun to watch.

  • @SkyHighGuys
    @SkyHighGuys 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love your videos dude! So up close to the aircraft with awesome news. Great inspiration to my own channel :)

  • @Gmaspoiledbrat
    @Gmaspoiledbrat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's also a tax angle on going towards commuting. If you live in a state that doesn't have income tax but your closest base, in another state, has income tax, might be better off commuting to avoid state income tax especially if there is a base in your state. Example, living in Clark County, WA where PDX is the closest airport and willing to commute to Seattle.

  • @gregoverley5349
    @gregoverley5349 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video as always, Swayne!🙌

  • @CJ-rg4qu
    @CJ-rg4qu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being an airline pilot looks like a brutal job. I have several friends that work for airlines and none of them enjoy it any more. They loved it at first, but after a couple years their opinion changed dramatically and now it's just a source of income.
    I fly my own little plane and I'm glad I made the decision to keep it as a hobby. This life style does not suit my desires one bit and sometimes taking a passion and making it a job isn't always the best idea.
    This is in no way a reflection of the quality of your videos. I've actually enjoyed watching them so far, quite informative. I just felt like chiming in after watching a bunch because I kept thinking that same after watching every one: God damn, this is a tough living. I work to live, not the other way around.

    • @Mae-nw6cv
      @Mae-nw6cv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      C J can you expand more on why it's not a good job? I'm thinking of becoming a pilot but I'm not sur

    • @mikep9604
      @mikep9604 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mae-nw6cv - Maybe it's because especially if flying long haul routes there will be nights at a hotel, and you are away from home, and maybe you are at work at Christmas and on other holidays. But there are pilots who fly short haul routes, and usually get home every day. And sometimes the working day can start very early in the morning, but that happens also in other jobs, so it's not special. People are different, and of course there are different opinions. Pilots I know are happy with their work, and they do it because they love flying.

  • @djsunji
    @djsunji 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    really good video, most of the future pilots as myself some years ago dont know the impact of being away from home. you will miss so much from your friends and family. of course its nice to get to know new people and new places but some take it easier than others and i guess on the long turn can make you sick if you are unhappy. i am working in europe so working abroad is really something else, diffrent language, diffrent culture.
    i hate to commute. but still got lucky i can drive with the car, first base was 6hr one way second is now 4hrs and in june luckily i got one which is only 2 hrs away but still too long to commute daily. cant imagine how nice it must be to be based at home, where you actually can do stuff and meet people on your standby...

  • @TECAdventures
    @TECAdventures 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Swayne, can you have a think about an intro your videos? Start of by telling us your name, age and where you work. Maybe a quick montage of where you came from, flying small planes and a few quick pics of your past. Otherwise you’re getting straight into your content. Think Trent Palmer style for the first small part perhaps... ?

  • @chrisangelcosta
    @chrisangelcosta 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it. Thank you very much Swayne!

  • @karmathebrit7856
    @karmathebrit7856 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos
    Mate, I’m a private pilot getting my instrument rating and commercial atm. Great insight into the choices Ahead. Thank you!

  • @mattym2210
    @mattym2210 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos! Keep up the great work!