Very very well made video my dear colleague. The two coffee scenes were hilarious and the take-off perception ;) I feel the same way about the Instagram pilots/social media/pilot lifestyle accounts and happy to see that you´ve pointed that out :) Keep on doing what you´re doing! Greetings Joe
Wow, thanks for the great feedback Joe! I have admired your videos for a while and can only live up to the vast knowledge you present on your channel. My approach to my videos is to simply present the facts, the things I wished I knew when I started this career. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and checking out my channel!
@@AviatorInspirations yeah bro I know my unccle is a captain for air Canada all good im 39 years old got lots of time plus my dream is to live in Laguna beach Cali
Aviator Inspirations US. American Airlines wholly owned subsidiary. I stopped making videos when I moved up to the airlines to steer clear of any backlash etc but kept most of my content up
I went on an early flight that left at 7:30 in the morning. We ended up arriving to our destination 3 hours late because we had a pregnant woman having severe cramping, so we diverted to an airport and took off again an hour later and had to circle the airport because of storms. Yay.
No problem! I didn’t mind the delay because I was a little kid at the time and the plane had those entertainment screens on the seat in front of you. It was still a fun ride!
And no commuting, as many regional pilots have todo, in many cases, fly tothe city of departure to work, fly back to the departure city, then fly home, not getting paid for the commutes which really kick ones rear and being on Res if they’re new regional junior FO’s commuting, sitting arpt on call,don’t get the call,then fly back home. At least there is some pay there. I am surprised though, supposed new hires are told they’ll get $50-60k first yr, but that includes a hiring bonus that is not thereafter yr ones so pay drops back down to 36-40k first year, and doesn’t eclipse $65k till yr 6 and left seat. That’s checking recent pay sales of three top Regionals on pilotpoole.
Great and informative video. From a young kid I always wanted to be a pilot, but ended up being a high voltage electrician. I still love anything to do with aviation!
Thank you so very much for your immediate response. I am an old retired electrician. I find the next best thing to flying an airplane is riding my motorcycles, but a few years ago I was able to pilot a little Cessna 150 a couple times. I have never in my life had so much fun crabbing that little thing with a little rudder input, and experiencing a power on stall and recovery, but it just cost too much. Three touch and go landings I think every three months to maintain a pilots license and then renting a little Cessna 172 or 150, so I abandoned my quest to become a pilot. I envy you Sir! I would be a passenger with you as pilot any day! Be safe!
Can I get a pilots license being a controlled diabetic? You are so lucky my friend and have such a rewarding career. When I was a teen ager I dreamed of one day being the captain of a Boeing 747 captain but circumstances put me in another direction and I made great money being an electrician, but I never left my love of aviation. My father was an electronic engineer with Boeing aircraft in Seattle and he worked on the Boeing Strato piston Cruiser, 707, 727, 737 and 747 before he passed away and we would always talk airplane talk. Again, thank you so much for your great encouraging words but I think I am too old to try and obtain a pilots license being on a fixed income now. All the best to you and fly safe!
Yes the costs can be high, but there are many different options like shared ownership. My oldest student was 65-70 I believe, so it’s never too late. Thanks for sharing your story!
Now you have aroused my curiosity. I may indeed check out the nearest FBO and investigate the finances and the how to of becoming a private pilot. My son in his early years worked at the local FBO and flew all the time with doctors and other professionals he would befriend who would take him up in their ships and let him take the controls and although he was not licensed he became very proficient in aviation dynamics but his jobs pay was very low so he ended up working for the telephone company as a tech but he always as myself loved to fly. I will keep you posted Sir to see if this is something I may indeed be able to do. Thank you my friend.
Hi! I'm an excited 21 year old looking to become a pilot! I spent a couple years after highschool obtaining my cosmetology license and owning a barbershop but I would like to expand my horizons! I'm looking into getting my PPL in the Florida area and I'm very excited to begin on this journey!
That's fantastic! Learning to fly for fun is a great adventure if you have the finances. It's an expensive hobby if you don't pursue it commercially, but with your business you can perhaps find a way to write it off as an expense for travel etc. Good luck!
Aviator Inspirations That's an excellent idea! I plan to enter the commercial aviation industry. I'm thankful I have a business that will allow me to afford flight school. Having a plan B is always a good thing
16-19 days away from home? Even with commuting our schedules are never that bad here In the U.S. Hope it improves for you as you move up the ladder to the bigger jets.
Before the airlines started hiring again I was shopping at the PX at NAS Fort Worth, talking to a USMCR pilot who flew for Comair taking military leave. He was trying to pocket as many military flying and staff job's as he could take. He was single and a Major (probably F-18 or C-130 rated & wasn't a rotorhead) to supplement his Awful Comair pay. Comair went bust & all those pilots had to start all over. Delta Airlines did not lift a finger to help those guys out, except probably funnel them to the bottom with another low bid contract regional.
głowę trzeba mieć jak 100 prezydentów USA żeby zostać pilotem , a zdrowie jak ryba . Super praca i powodzenia w lataniu do 65 roku życia . Pozdrowienia z Polski
Part 121 is why 75+% are def alcoholics, way to much politics after 2005 and crappy Omni hotels just seem to be a staple of 121 work for the last 45-60 yrs and big parts of why I left for a 135 gig.
That’s great you found a nice corporate gig that you can retire with 👍🏻. In Canada there aren’t that many corporate companies, at least not good ones. Being on call is a whole different lifestyle, and of course depending where you want to live, and finding a corporate company there.
Each frequency is a different controller. There are so many airplanes doing different things and the airport is big, so each section is divided into small chucks and has its own frequency
So here's what this life is REALLY like: 1. Most pilots are stuck at a regional for life. Spotless career record? Sure. 2. Most pilots are road warriors for life. Nobody knows you out here. Nobody. 3. You can lose your medical at any time. Game over. Months for a special issuance at best. 4. You have a $125k+ school note to pay which MUST be paid- even if not as a pilot (#3/#6). 5. It is "not" a high pay job. Regionals pay low wages. You "will" still be paying your $125k school debts. 6. You face lifetime jeopardy sim and line check events. Check airman didn't get laid yesterday?? 7. Reduced life span, melanoma, and lowered sperm count go with the high gamma loads. 8. Expect occasional bad apple crew pairings lasting endless days on end. 9. You WILL be working holidays. Kiddies wonder where you were on Christmas, 4th, Easter... 10. 5 hour commutes on both ends of every trip because you can't afford to live in base. 11. Your diet is either backpack food, fast food or whatever is within a short walk of some hotel. Yum. 12. Airlines down-cycle. Your precious seniority then goes bye-bye. Back to FO poverty. 13. Airline jobs do poorly on lifetime compound interest earnings. Look it up. It's a huge $$$ loss. 14. But oh, you get to fly to Europe occasionally for free. In standby seating. 15. The con job now is a one time sign-on bonus. $20k is nothing these days. 2nd year you are back to poverty. 16. Regionals use outdated aircraft. Hot when hot, cold in winter. Breakdown prone. Filthy. 16. Regionals do essential service to the remotest cities in the US a lot. Poor podunk towns excite you? 17. A/C assignments are never guaranteed. Mad dash to plane. You left something? It's 700 miles away now. 18. Airlines misuse 117 "emergency" all the time. Tired pilots go well beyond duty limits. 19. Many hotels are a circus. No sleep. Call out for lack of sleep sure. But you are "not" getting paid. 20. How many more does one need to see this is a hard, low paying, risky, harsh, stressful, costly career?
lol much truth to what you explain there, the regionals are most definitely not glamorous and pilots can’t wait to move on. In Canada is not as bad as you describe, but yes most of the points are true. Honestly I got lucky where my regional had brand new Q 400’s and my commute was only 1hr away, but we did work 18-20 month days and spent a lot of time away from family. Are you still flying for a regional or where you able to get to mainline?
Just trying to figure out what to do after I get the ppl. I suspected something like that but not like this. Thanks a lot you saved me a ton of money and time but I don't know why maybe I am gonna do that anyway which is bad...
Which aviation college would you prefer Seneca or Sault, Seneca has a 4year aviation degree with cpl,ir and frozen ATPL on the other hand sault college has a 3 year advance aviation diploma with cpl and ir. Will a degree be more usefull and point scoring to the employer or will it make no diffrence
+zaryab I think a degree will always trump a diploma. Air Canada still requires a degree, but I hear rumors of them easing that restriction, so maybe with the pilot shortage it could be gone all together one day. I think the more important part is the frozen ATPL, huge win to be able to get those exams out of the way, then just hustle and get all the hours. Northern operators are hurting for guys, so first jobs are also getting easier to get once you’re done. Don’t go huge into debt tho, not sure what each programs costs, so gauge what you can afford. Good luck!
Aviator Inspirations Thanks, your videos are alot informative i would appreciate if you made a video about pilot salaries in Canada and your flight routine with some in’s and out’s of the current aircraft (q400) you fly
I will have a pilots salaries video coming in the future! Check out my latest video of a day of a regional pilot: th-cam.com/video/B60dL1ciuXw/w-d-xo.html
Amazing content! Which aircraft do you fly am not sure but is that a Bombardier q400? When can an aspiring pilot expect to fly larger jets when it comes to experience like an A320 etc in Canadian Airlines?
I'm scared idk. IS THIS JOB GOOD? I hear: YES!! ITS AMAZING I FREAKING LOVE IT.... blah blah blah and other cool stuff. I also hear" NO!! DONT DO IT!!! It's not worth it! Both of which are from actual commercial pilots. It's tough. Anyways, very good video.👍
This career has many ups and downs, it’s up to you to get educated and decide if you actually love flying or not. You will be sitting in a metal tube for many years, and you have to love to fly and enjoy what you do. But that can be said about any career, you have to enjoy it otherwise it’s going to suck. I have several career videos on my channel 👍🏻
Hey Aviator Inspirations! Great videos! Just curious, for the 8-12 hour duty time days, would that be 5 days a week? As far as regional pay goes, is it all doom and gloom? I've heard captains for some regionals can get into the 6 figures? How do you enjoy the daily grind of working on the flight deck?
I have a pilot pay episode, that should answer some of your questions👍🏻 Your schedule is random, every month is different, you work 16-18days a month. Yes you can get to $100k at regionals, but it’s the crappy lifestyle you have to deal with (not all regionals) but it’s never a long term gig, everyone moves onto mainline. Lol I don’t think anyone enjoys the grind, unless maybe ur single, but it’s the transition to something bigger. In Europe I’ve talked to dash8 pilots and they work 20days, higher pay, as Canada is the lowest paying in the whole world, but they are also waiting to get to Lufthansa or BA.
There’s nothing to enjoy. It’s not a great life as so many have painted. One of the most stressful jobs,in the top 3, lack of sleep, becoming an alcoholic from said stress will happen, read what I posted above. Itllseemfun the first yr but then reality sets in.i left after 3 yrs to a corporate 135 gig and get paid better than if I had stayed at the Regionals for 8 yrs and left seat, stay in very nice hotels vs old, outdated Omni hotels that the airlines have used for way before I was born (pre 1987, and different destinations weekly instead of same boring Line 3-5x a day. Oh and some other perks of 91/135 gigs, staying at the clients big fancy homes and driving their fancy cars too ;).... A lot less stressful and an actual home life. Nuff said. Do not waste your time and $80k to go fly for the part 121 airlines, you’ll regret it. What the stats do not tellyoung kids and aduthat want to get into this is that a lot of the pilots are not just retiring but quitting line flying (121). Airlines are even having a hard time trying to get their own employees that are working other jobs, like ramp, gate agent, baggage, flight attendant, etc,to come learn to fly for us and getting a lot of “no thanks” I am happy where I’m at. Heck flight attendants clear $100k much sooner than pilots and have way less stress
I know because Idid them both from attendant to FO right seat. I even have a good friend that went from attendant to FO. He was an attendant 11 yrs, earning 115k, switched rolls, took 2 yrs to become a airline pilot full time training, and spent/wasted 3 yrs after that realizing what a big mistake it was. He is now back as a senior attendant, lost some seniority but got it back quick with no big paydrop.
@@AviatorInspirations thanks for the great videos, I'm planning to joined ATP flight school in October. I'm 44 years old. Do you think that I'm making the correct choice?
Larger airports have several controllers because the airport is so big, and there are so many aircraft that one person cant control everything. Usually controllers tell you when to switch to another frequency, or there are markings on the taxiways and they are also depicted on the charts. Thanks for the great question!
Awesome video, really enjoyed. I lived in the G.P. area north of edmonton quite a few years before moving to the east. What aircraft was that, beautiful bird.
Thanks for the question! I went to regular flight school because I started flying when I was 16 years old, so by the time I graduated I had my private pilots license and was working on my commercial.
I will be getting on that boat. I'm 37 and been in I.T. for 16 years so it is time for a career change. I figured I nail certs and acquire all key points, probably going to buy my own little single engine plane to rack up hours while also performing training, study, build logs, resume and go from there.
Thats an awesome plan Michael. Im too in the I.T. industry and I wish when my time comes Ill do the same. do you know what would be great, if you could find a fractional ownership of one of those electric planes like the Pipistrel. flying time would be so much lower. anyways good lcuk
Fractional ownership is a great way to go! It’s even better if you find a local instructor who can train all of you on it, run the groundschool and get you all ready for the exams. Then when everyone is finished you can sell the plane or your share and move onto something different. Good luck to you!
Continue training for your CPL and multi IFR! Then you have to find your first pilot job. With 1500hrs you get your ATPL and then can start applying for the regional airlines. Check out my playlist on pilot training!
I was winged in 1986 by the Army at Fort Rucker, big airlines were not interested in hiring Rotary Wing Pilots. My fellow Army Aviators with heavy RW time in the reserves with me, could only be hired by the Crap Box Regional Airlines. Some guys made only $12,500 per year, & guys at Mesa said was a good weight loss program. Regional's seemed to very competitive with the Army at abusing their Pilots. I witness to a lot of regional horror stories, my regular Army Troop CDR & XO had to take a day off to chill after hearing on how one of their buddies was treated at a bankrupt regional. The Army paid better than a regional but with a whole different kind of suck. But most of your Army Aviation career is deployed in a tent with broke dick aircraft, Crappy base housing, stupid non-flying additional duties, Crappy assignments supposedly to help your career, Commanders trying to kill you, Major Command decisions by Non-Pilot Generals . Aviation Warrant Officers will always be assigned at Company/Troop level and Commissioned Officer pilots will barely fly and serve in miserable staff job's hoping for a command. I went back college and got degree, and went corporate & hated it, got married to beautiful women and we own a business, retired from USAR and never got called up for the Gulf wars. I remember after 9/11 when major airline pilots took major pay cuts and had very unhappy wives who disliked lifestyle changes. I was in MAG-41 at NAS Dallas TX, before the transferring to the Army for flight school when Braniff folded, My old USMCR Squadron CDR was out job as SR. Capt at Braniff. He was lucky at his age to be hired by Piedmont starting at the bottom. My advice for flight training get the military to pay for it & do not take student loans.
Wow very interesting story! I debated going the Canadian Air Force route, but the conditions where also not favorable and I’m glad I decided against it. Thanks for sharing! What kind of business did you own?
Married a specialist physician and now own an alternative health clinic. Worked at Bell Helicopter in engineering dept, chasing parts, aircraft deliveries, dealing with government & big commercial customers. Left in 1996 never and looked back and all my buddies in my officer year group (Rotary Wing), got stuck in regional airlines i.e. American Eagle, Skywest etc. Major's said you spent too much time in regional and your to old. American Airlines stopped hiring for 10 years or more. Remember Canada has had some airline bankruptcies, if not hired by Air Canada don't risk it or get a Government flying job.
That’s awesome, good for you! I feel every pilot needs an exit strategy, I’ll be making a video about it in the future. You can’t fly forever, and most airlines will burn you if you don’t look out for #1. AC’s been the one bankrupt 2 or 3 times, so there’s no safety in corporations anymore. You have to make the money while you can, invest, start a business etc, and get out while you still have your health and family intact
I liked flying but wanted to be paid better & eat good, was not willing spend my own money to build Fixed Wing time. In early 1990's One reservist buddy got a 737 type rating at Southwest, paid for by Unemployment benefits. Not one airline ever called him, he later got a non-flying job at Boeing (hired because of military aviation resume). But I gave up chasing a flying job at PHI offshore Gulf helicopter work , when a fellow reservist told me that PHI didn't put heaters in helicopters unless the customer requested & paid for it. The founder of PHI Bob Suggs was know to have a low opinion of pilots & he built the largest fleet of civil helicopters.
We get paid per diem as soon as we check in for the pairing on day one, and it gets paid every hour for how ever long you are away from base. So the answer to your questions is yes!
Pilots are paid push back to parking. Regionals want 65-75 hrs a month, lots of non-res/standby sitting in the airport for 7-10 hrs only to go back home. You do not want to fly for the airlines. The stress, politics, BS, number pilots becoming big alcoholics daily, lack of sleep, no home-life, rarely see family, never at holidays often, and just plain boring.
Hello , Are there pilots that really struggle with the early mornings? even stop their carriers because they can't adapt going to bed at 830 at night And just become drained unfunctional ? Some people are night people what do they do lol ? thanks
There definitely are people who can’t function that early. We BID our schedules, which means we request certain parameters for the system to use to build our schedule every month. So those people usually request PM pairings. I haven’t heard anyone stop their career because of it, but I’m sure it can happen. This job is very hard on the body clock. Thanks for the question!
I'm 6'4 and did my training in a 172 and then a PA-30 and it worked, I have also fit fine in a Navajo and the King Air which i'm currently flying if that helps.
Things have changed alot in the aviation industry. All those US pilots who like to bash the comments with negetivity must stop now. Talking about pay it's getting better not much in Canada but for the US most are offering sign on bonus which can total up your compensation to over 60K usd at the regionlas. Career progression is at its best now
100%, post Covid the pilot shortage is worse than before, and people aren’t getting into the profession because of the low pay. Happy to see things are changing!
Very Good, I just seen your video. I must say it is very educational. Also, I would like to say. Thank you for sharing. I was thinking about getting my pilot license, I know i may be limited because of my age: 43 to reach the level you are at. But, I still would like to obtain my pilot license. I had done my research on getting my pilot license. First, the school, second my F.C.I., and then instrument rating, and finally my mult-engine rating. All of this sounding exciting to achieve. And as far as money. No problem. its better than going to graduated school for a MBA which would be more expense. If you have feedback please write back. :) :) My man.
Hi Corey, thanks for the great feedback! It's never too late to learn to fly, and I have flown with many pilots at the airline level in their 40-50's. It all depends if you want to hustle that much to reach the airlines, or you might be happy flying smaller aircraft that offer a different lifestyle. I have a pilot pay video coming in the next few months that will give you more information. Check out my video on how to pick a flight school, then take the first step! Good luck!
First, thank you for responding. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I don't want to fly the big planes. I was thinking more on the lines of those smaller planes, maybe corporate jet or charter flights that business people take. Due to my age. I will check out your future videos. Again, thanks.
Also, you can tell he works for Westjet Encore because it’s a Q400 and his uniform is nothing like Air Canada, who is the only other Q400 operator in Canada at the regional airlines.
dude i have send e mail to several pilots to give a overall briefing of aviation industry as well as to clear my doubts but sadly no one turned up for me so i believe that u will help me out please do give a reply please
I receive many messages and requests, so I offer private 1 on 1 coaching and can help with career strategy, how exactly to look for pilot jobs, writing a good resume, and interview prep. Its a small fee you can connect with me through Magnifi: kp34c.app.goo.gl/kY4aYhPaFD8jBWwYA. If this app doesn’t work in your country, we can setup something through WhatsApp and PayPal. You can email me at aviatorinspirations@gmail.com if you wish to set something up. Thanks for reaching out!
Aviator Inspirations you must already be up for your 3:30 wake up call..😂 I know the lifestyle man.. Been there done that.. Retired a captain at 30 for greener pastures & other goals.. Keep up the good work! I wish you nothing but success!🙌
Thank you!! and Congratulations! I’ve set my retirement age at 45 😉 OR sooner! Going to think of a video about diversification and setting up an exit strategy because too many pilots leave it to the last minute. I wish you much success as well🤙🏻
Aviator Inspirations That's very good you're already thinking about it.. Everyone I was flying w/ planned to fly until 65.. I always wondered how come everyone wants to fly for United... But no one ever says "I want to buy United.."😜 Good luck man! Keep the skies safe!☁️☁️
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Very very well made video my dear colleague. The two coffee scenes were hilarious and the take-off perception ;)
I feel the same way about the Instagram pilots/social media/pilot lifestyle accounts and happy to see that you´ve pointed that out :) Keep on doing what you´re doing! Greetings Joe
Wow, thanks for the great feedback Joe! I have admired your videos for a while and can only live up to the vast knowledge you present on your channel. My approach to my videos is to simply present the facts, the things I wished I knew when I started this career. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and checking out my channel!
Captain Joe, is this your guy who you said who is tou friwnd, who flies the dash 8?
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Thank you for your sharing!
From a guy who has a plan to learn flying in Canada
Man I love this schedule I cant wait to get to this
The regionals aren’t that great for lifestyle, but the majors are👍🏻
Yep, I Want To Become A British Airways/Easy Jet Pilot
@@AviatorInspirations yeah bro I know my unccle is a captain for air Canada all good im 39 years old got lots of time plus my dream is to live in Laguna beach Cali
@@AviatorInspirations yeah lifestyle but u have to do the math time away both workout equally bro I know all good
Accidentally came across you channel and don’t regret it :)
Hey! Thank you, really appreciate the positive feedback!!
From one airline pilot to another, this is spot on for a typical day!
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Just want to make sure people know it’s not all rainbows and butterflies 🧚🏻♀️ lol
Aviator Inspirations definitely not! Weather and Mx delays, crew scheduling, flow control etc all the fun stuff
Yup, good times lol are you flying in Canada or the US?
Aviator Inspirations US. American Airlines wholly owned subsidiary. I stopped making videos when I moved up to the airlines to steer clear of any backlash etc but kept most of my content up
Yah it’s a fine line. My goal on my channel is to just present the facts, and educate future pilots on things I wish I knew when I started.
Thank you Pilots for flying safe
Man I’m about a year away from this life. Great video! So much to look forward to!
Thanks I appreciate the great feedback! Good luck on your final push!
I went on an early flight that left at 7:30 in the morning. We ended up arriving to our destination 3 hours late because we had a pregnant woman having severe cramping, so we diverted to an airport and took off again an hour later and had to circle the airport because of storms. Yay.
Wow! I’ve never heard of a story like that, crazy. Sometimes there are just days that nothing seems to work out unfortunately. Thanks for sharing!
No problem! I didn’t mind the delay because I was a little kid at the time and the plane had those entertainment screens on the seat in front of you. It was still a fun ride!
And no commuting, as many regional pilots have todo, in many cases, fly tothe city of departure to work, fly back to the departure city, then fly home, not getting paid for the commutes which really kick ones rear and being on Res if they’re new regional junior FO’s commuting, sitting arpt on call,don’t get the call,then fly back home. At least there is some pay there. I am surprised though, supposed new hires are told they’ll get $50-60k first yr, but that includes a hiring bonus that is not thereafter yr ones so pay drops back down to 36-40k first year, and doesn’t eclipse $65k till yr 6 and left seat. That’s checking recent pay sales of three top Regionals on pilotpoole.
This was very informing! Thank you!
You are welcome 🙂
Great video thanks
Such a professional video but not as many subscribers as I thought you would have. Let me make that number slightly higher 👍
Thank you very much for the support! I'm a young channel and slowly i'm finding my community, so thanks for joining it!
I really like your honesty at the end of the video.
Thank you! The goal of my channel is to provide the real life facts of aviation, so I'm glad you found it helpful.
This is a great service to the People .
The pilots must be happy to do it.
Thx for Share , those cockpits looks incredible
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
that was a great vid sir. Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful🤙🏻
Great and informative video. From a young kid I always wanted to be a pilot, but ended up being a high voltage electrician. I still love anything to do with aviation!
It’s never too late to just get your recreational or private license and go for the occasional flight!
Thank you so very much for your immediate response. I am an old retired electrician. I find the next best thing to flying an airplane is riding my motorcycles, but a few years ago I was able to pilot a little Cessna 150 a couple times. I have never in my life had so much fun crabbing that little thing with a little rudder input, and experiencing a power on stall and recovery, but it just cost too much. Three touch and go landings I think every three months to maintain a pilots license and then renting a little Cessna 172 or 150, so I abandoned my quest to become a pilot. I envy you Sir! I would be a passenger with you as pilot any day! Be safe!
Can I get a pilots license being a controlled diabetic? You are so lucky my friend and have such a rewarding career. When I was a teen ager I dreamed of one day being the captain of a Boeing 747 captain but circumstances put me in another direction and I made great money being an electrician, but I never left my love of aviation. My father was an electronic engineer with Boeing aircraft in Seattle and he worked on the Boeing Strato piston Cruiser, 707, 727, 737 and 747 before he passed away and we would always talk airplane talk. Again, thank you so much for your great encouraging words but I think I am too old to try and obtain a pilots license being on a fixed income now. All the best to you and fly safe!
Yes the costs can be high, but there are many different options like shared ownership. My oldest student was 65-70 I believe, so it’s never too late. Thanks for sharing your story!
Now you have aroused my curiosity. I may indeed check out the nearest FBO and investigate the finances and the how to of becoming a private pilot. My son in his early years worked at the local FBO and flew all the time with doctors and other professionals he would befriend who would take him up in their ships and let him take the controls and although he was not licensed he became very proficient in aviation dynamics but his jobs pay was very low so he ended up working for the telephone company as a tech but he always as myself loved to fly. I will keep you posted Sir to see if this is something I may indeed be able to do. Thank you my friend.
thanks for keeping it real buddy,
Thanks for watching 😁🤙🏻
CYEG, made this old Alberta boy smile!
Aviation is a small world 😁! Glad you enjoyed the video! What part of the country are you flying now?
Very nice! I plan to attend the university of North Dakota, and afterwards fly for something based out of Minneapolis!
Awesome, good luck!
Hi! I'm an excited 21 year old looking to become a pilot! I spent a couple years after highschool obtaining my cosmetology license and owning a barbershop but I would like to expand my horizons! I'm looking into getting my PPL in the Florida area and I'm very excited to begin on this journey!
That's fantastic! Learning to fly for fun is a great adventure if you have the finances. It's an expensive hobby if you don't pursue it commercially, but with your business you can perhaps find a way to write it off as an expense for travel etc. Good luck!
Aviator Inspirations That's an excellent idea! I plan to enter the commercial aviation industry. I'm thankful I have a business that will allow me to afford flight school. Having a plan B is always a good thing
16-19 days away from home? Even with commuting our schedules are never that bad here In the U.S. Hope it improves for you as you move up the ladder to the bigger jets.
Thanks! Our regional's have some improving to do, thats for sure!
Cool. I used to fly outa YEG. SUBBED!! Outstanding presentation!
Thank you, I appreciate the support 😁!
Before the airlines started hiring again I was shopping at the PX at NAS Fort Worth, talking to a USMCR pilot who flew for Comair taking military leave. He was trying to pocket as many military flying and staff job's as he could take. He was single and a Major (probably F-18 or C-130 rated & wasn't a rotorhead) to supplement his Awful Comair pay. Comair went bust & all those pilots had to start all over. Delta Airlines did not lift a finger to help those guys out, except probably funnel them to the bottom with another low bid contract regional.
Fantastic channel keep up the great work man!!
Thank you! I really appreciate the great feedback!
głowę trzeba mieć jak 100 prezydentów USA żeby zostać pilotem , a zdrowie jak ryba . Super praca i powodzenia w lataniu do 65 roku życia . Pozdrowienia z Polski
Been there done that. I can see the stress and lack of sleep all over your face Joe. Go part 91 or 135, and get your LIFE back.
Part 121 is why 75+% are def alcoholics, way to much politics after 2005 and crappy Omni hotels just seem to be a staple of 121 work for the last 45-60 yrs and big parts of why I left for a 135 gig.
That’s great you found a nice corporate gig that you can retire with 👍🏻. In Canada there aren’t that many corporate companies, at least not good ones. Being on call is a whole different lifestyle, and of course depending where you want to live, and finding a corporate company there.
Retire a lot sooner too.
Why are the multiples of frequencies in ground and the tower? Is it for different areas of the airport?
Each frequency is a different controller. There are so many airplanes doing different things and the airport is big, so each section is divided into small chucks and has its own frequency
Great video! Very informative
+Bluenose_Pilot thank you, appreciate the great feedback!
I wish to see the day where u just put the key in ignition, turn, put in fly and go! 6 seconds.
I will one day happen, I’m sure!
I would not love that day...
When you take off do you always say "Ready? Hit it!"
Haha no I say punch it chewy 😂
Everything is recorded in a flight data recorder. We have to keep it professional
lol except no one listens to it except in an emergency 😂😂
Or, like they do on the Concorde -- 3, 2, 1, Now...
So here's what this life is REALLY like:
1. Most pilots are stuck at a regional for life. Spotless career record? Sure.
2. Most pilots are road warriors for life. Nobody knows you out here.
Nobody.
3. You can lose your medical at any time. Game over. Months for a special issuance at best.
4. You have a $125k+ school note to pay which MUST be paid- even if not as a pilot (#3/#6).
5. It is "not" a high pay job. Regionals pay low wages. You "will" still be paying your $125k school debts.
6. You face lifetime jeopardy sim and line check events. Check airman didn't get laid yesterday??
7. Reduced life span, melanoma, and lowered sperm count go with the high gamma loads.
8. Expect occasional bad apple crew pairings lasting endless days on end.
9. You WILL be working holidays. Kiddies wonder where you were on Christmas, 4th, Easter...
10. 5 hour commutes on both ends of every trip because you can't afford to live in base.
11. Your diet is either backpack food, fast food or whatever is within a short walk of some hotel. Yum.
12. Airlines down-cycle. Your precious seniority then goes bye-bye. Back to FO poverty.
13. Airline jobs do poorly on lifetime compound interest earnings. Look it up. It's a huge $$$ loss.
14. But oh, you get to fly to Europe occasionally for free. In standby seating.
15. The con job now is a one time sign-on bonus. $20k is nothing these days. 2nd year you are back to poverty.
16. Regionals use outdated aircraft. Hot when hot, cold in winter. Breakdown prone. Filthy.
16. Regionals do essential service to the remotest cities in the US a lot. Poor podunk towns excite you?
17. A/C assignments are never guaranteed. Mad dash to plane. You left something? It's 700 miles away now.
18. Airlines misuse 117 "emergency" all the time. Tired pilots go well beyond duty limits.
19. Many hotels are a circus. No sleep. Call out for lack of sleep sure. But you are "not" getting paid.
20. How many more does one need to see this is a hard, low paying, risky, harsh, stressful, costly career?
lol much truth to what you explain there, the regionals are most definitely not glamorous and pilots can’t wait to move on. In Canada is not as bad as you describe, but yes most of the points are true. Honestly I got lucky where my regional had brand new Q 400’s and my commute was only 1hr away, but we did work 18-20 month days and spent a lot of time away from family.
Are you still flying for a regional or where you able to get to mainline?
@@AviatorInspirations I had had enough so bailed for a corporate sim instructor position a few years ago. Not much better!
Yah there is only so much abuse we can take. Corporate I hear is a great place to be right now
Wow Lamont. No wonder there's a massive shortage of commercial airline pilots!
Just trying to figure out what to do after I get the ppl. I suspected something like that but not like this. Thanks a lot you saved me a ton of money and time but I don't know why maybe I am gonna do that anyway which is bad...
Very informative. Thanks for the upload! What kind of plane did you feature in this video?
Thanks! It’s a dash 8 Q400👍🏻
Aviator Inspirations Sleek!
Which aviation college would you prefer Seneca or Sault, Seneca has a 4year aviation degree with cpl,ir and frozen ATPL on the other hand sault college has a 3 year advance aviation diploma with cpl and ir. Will a degree be more usefull and point scoring to the employer or will it make no diffrence
+zaryab I think a degree will always trump a diploma. Air Canada still requires a degree, but I hear rumors of them easing that restriction, so maybe with the pilot shortage it could be gone all together one day. I think the more important part is the frozen ATPL, huge win to be able to get those exams out of the way, then just hustle and get all the hours. Northern operators are hurting for guys, so first jobs are also getting easier to get once you’re done. Don’t go huge into debt tho, not sure what each programs costs, so gauge what you can afford. Good luck!
Aviator Inspirations Thanks, your videos are alot informative i would appreciate if you made a video about pilot salaries in Canada and your flight routine with some in’s and out’s of the current aircraft (q400) you fly
I will have a pilots salaries video coming in the future! Check out my latest video of a day of a regional pilot: th-cam.com/video/B60dL1ciuXw/w-d-xo.html
Embry Riddle. The pilots college, period.
Amazing content! Which aircraft do you fly am not sure but is that a Bombardier q400? When can an aspiring pilot expect to fly larger jets when it comes to experience like an A320 etc in Canadian Airlines?
I'm scared idk. IS THIS JOB GOOD?
I hear: YES!! ITS AMAZING I FREAKING LOVE IT.... blah blah blah and other cool stuff.
I also hear" NO!! DONT DO IT!!! It's not worth it!
Both of which are from actual commercial pilots. It's tough. Anyways, very good video.👍
This career has many ups and downs, it’s up to you to get educated and decide if you actually love flying or not. You will be sitting in a metal tube for many years, and you have to love to fly and enjoy what you do. But that can be said about any career, you have to enjoy it otherwise it’s going to suck. I have several career videos on my channel 👍🏻
@@AviatorInspirations Thanks☺
Hey Aviator Inspirations!
Great videos! Just curious, for the 8-12 hour duty time days, would that be 5 days a week?
As far as regional pay goes, is it all doom and gloom? I've heard captains for some regionals can get into the 6 figures?
How do you enjoy the daily grind of working on the flight deck?
I have a pilot pay episode, that should answer some of your questions👍🏻
Your schedule is random, every month is different, you work 16-18days a month. Yes you can get to $100k at regionals, but it’s the crappy lifestyle you have to deal with (not all regionals) but it’s never a long term gig, everyone moves onto mainline.
Lol I don’t think anyone enjoys the grind, unless maybe ur single, but it’s the transition to something bigger. In Europe I’ve talked to dash8 pilots and they work 20days, higher pay, as Canada is the lowest paying in the whole world, but they are also waiting to get to Lufthansa or BA.
There’s nothing to enjoy. It’s not a great life as so many have painted. One of the most stressful jobs,in the top 3, lack of sleep, becoming an alcoholic from said stress will happen, read what I posted above. Itllseemfun the first yr but then reality sets in.i left after 3 yrs to a corporate 135 gig and get paid better than if I had stayed at the Regionals for 8 yrs and left seat, stay in very nice hotels vs old, outdated Omni hotels that the airlines have used for way before I was born (pre 1987, and different destinations weekly instead of same boring Line 3-5x a day. Oh and some other perks of 91/135 gigs, staying at the clients big fancy homes and driving their fancy cars too ;).... A lot less stressful and an actual home life. Nuff said. Do not waste your time and $80k to go fly for the part 121 airlines, you’ll regret it. What the stats do not tellyoung kids and aduthat want to get into this is that a lot of the pilots are not just retiring but quitting line flying (121). Airlines are even having a hard time trying to get their own employees that are working other jobs, like ramp, gate agent, baggage, flight attendant, etc,to come learn to fly for us and getting a lot of “no thanks” I am happy where I’m at. Heck flight attendants clear $100k much sooner than pilots and have way less stress
I know because Idid them both from attendant to FO right seat. I even have a good friend that went from attendant to FO. He was an attendant 11 yrs, earning 115k, switched rolls, took 2 yrs to become a airline pilot full time training, and spent/wasted 3 yrs after that realizing what a big mistake it was. He is now back as a senior attendant, lost some seniority but got it back quick with no big paydrop.
@@AviatorInspirations thanks for the great videos, I'm planning to joined ATP flight school in October. I'm 44 years old. Do you think that I'm making the correct choice?
Hi, could you tell me why the grond chart shows multiple ground, tower and departure frequencies and when to use one or the other?
Larger airports have several controllers because the airport is so big, and there are so many aircraft that one person cant control everything. Usually controllers tell you when to switch to another frequency, or there are markings on the taxiways and they are also depicted on the charts. Thanks for the great question!
Aviator Inspirations great, thanks!
Hahaha man this is awesome! Thanks for the great advice all the time,cheers from a student in the Moncton Flight College :D #Eastcoast
+Sabik R. Siddiqui you are very welcome, glad you are enjoying the channel! Haha represent #westcoast
Moncton FC is a very good one!
awesome!!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video, really enjoyed. I lived in the G.P. area north of edmonton quite a few years before moving to the east. What aircraft was that, beautiful bird.
Hey, did you go to an aviation university or regular flight training?
Thanks for the question! I went to regular flight school because I started flying when I was 16 years old, so by the time I graduated I had my private pilots license and was working on my commercial.
Do you know many pilots who started training later? In their 30s even 40s? Cool video thanks 👏
Yes, there are several that I have flown with, and they did it for a fun retirement job, or 2nd career. I appreciate the great feedback!
I will be getting on that boat. I'm 37 and been in I.T. for 16 years so it is time for a career change. I figured I nail certs and acquire all key points, probably going to buy my own little single engine plane to rack up hours while also performing training, study, build logs, resume and go from there.
That's a great plan! If you can afford your own small aircraft, it can result in cheaper flight training in the long run. Good luck!
Thats an awesome plan Michael. Im too in the I.T. industry and I wish when my time comes Ill do the same. do you know what would be great, if you could find a fractional ownership of one of those electric planes like the Pipistrel. flying time would be so much lower. anyways good lcuk
Fractional ownership is a great way to go! It’s even better if you find a local instructor who can train all of you on it, run the groundschool and get you all ready for the exams. Then when everyone is finished you can sell the plane or your share and move onto something different. Good luck to you!
Hi, I have just got my PPL but I want to fly for airlines as my job. What is the best way to get there after getting my ppl.
Thanks
Continue training for your CPL and multi IFR! Then you have to find your first pilot job. With 1500hrs you get your ATPL and then can start applying for the regional airlines. Check out my playlist on pilot training!
I was winged in 1986 by the Army at Fort Rucker, big airlines were not interested in hiring Rotary Wing Pilots. My fellow Army Aviators with heavy RW time in the reserves with me, could only be hired by the Crap Box Regional Airlines. Some guys made only $12,500 per year, & guys at Mesa said was a good weight loss program. Regional's seemed to very competitive with the Army at abusing their Pilots. I witness to a lot of regional horror stories, my regular Army Troop CDR & XO had to take a day off to chill after hearing on how one of their buddies was treated at a bankrupt regional. The Army paid better than a regional but with a whole different kind of suck. But most of your Army Aviation career is deployed in a tent with broke dick aircraft, Crappy base housing, stupid non-flying additional duties, Crappy assignments supposedly to help your career, Commanders trying to kill you, Major Command decisions by Non-Pilot Generals . Aviation Warrant Officers will always be assigned at Company/Troop level and Commissioned Officer pilots will barely fly and serve in miserable staff job's hoping for a command. I went back college and got degree, and went corporate & hated it, got married to beautiful women and we own a business, retired from USAR and never got called up for the Gulf wars. I remember after 9/11 when major airline pilots took major pay cuts and had very unhappy wives who disliked lifestyle changes. I was in MAG-41 at NAS Dallas TX, before the transferring to the Army for flight school when Braniff folded, My old USMCR Squadron CDR was out job as SR. Capt at Braniff. He was lucky at his age to be hired by Piedmont starting at the bottom. My advice for flight training get the military to pay for it & do not take student loans.
Wow very interesting story! I debated going the Canadian Air Force route, but the conditions where also not favorable and I’m glad I decided against it. Thanks for sharing! What kind of business did you own?
Married a specialist physician and now own an alternative health clinic. Worked at Bell Helicopter in engineering dept, chasing parts, aircraft deliveries, dealing with government & big commercial customers. Left in 1996 never and looked back and all my buddies in my officer year group (Rotary Wing), got stuck in regional airlines i.e. American Eagle, Skywest etc. Major's said you spent too much time in regional and your to old. American Airlines stopped hiring for 10 years or more. Remember Canada has had some airline bankruptcies, if not hired by Air Canada don't risk it or get a Government flying job.
That’s awesome, good for you! I feel every pilot needs an exit strategy, I’ll be making a video about it in the future. You can’t fly forever, and most airlines will burn you if you don’t look out for #1. AC’s been the one bankrupt 2 or 3 times, so there’s no safety in corporations anymore. You have to make the money while you can, invest, start a business etc, and get out while you still have your health and family intact
Graduated from Mother Rucker in the spring of 1977. I feel your pain Brother!
I liked flying but wanted to be paid better & eat good, was not willing spend my own money to build Fixed Wing time. In early 1990's One reservist buddy got a 737 type rating at Southwest, paid for by Unemployment benefits. Not one airline ever called him, he later got a non-flying job at Boeing (hired because of military aviation resume). But I gave up chasing a flying job at PHI offshore Gulf helicopter work , when a fellow reservist told me that PHI didn't put heaters in helicopters unless the customer requested & paid for it. The founder of PHI Bob Suggs was know to have a low opinion of pilots & he built the largest fleet of civil helicopters.
haha that intro
haha glad you appreciated the humor, thanks for watching!
How did you do the jarvis effect?
Film Riot has a great tutorial on youtube, and I used hitfilm to make the actual animation. Hope you enjoyed it!
do you get paid per diem for that 1 hour that you show up for pre-flight?
We get paid per diem as soon as we check in for the pairing on day one, and it gets paid every hour for how ever long you are away from base. So the answer to your questions is yes!
thank you, you're awesome! keep up the great videos!
Nope
Pilots are paid push back to parking. Regionals want 65-75 hrs a month, lots of non-res/standby sitting in the airport for 7-10 hrs only to go back home. You do not want to fly for the airlines. The stress, politics, BS, number pilots becoming big alcoholics daily, lack of sleep, no home-life, rarely see family, never at holidays often, and just plain boring.
Hello , Are there pilots that really struggle with the early mornings? even stop their carriers because they can't adapt going to bed at 830 at night And just become drained unfunctional ? Some people are night people what do they do lol ? thanks
There definitely are people who can’t function that early. We BID our schedules, which means we request certain parameters for the system to use to build our schedule every month. So those people usually request PM pairings. I haven’t heard anyone stop their career because of it, but I’m sure it can happen. This job is very hard on the body clock. Thanks for the question!
Aviator Inspirations thanks for the info man keep up the nice videos 😎👍
Thanks, I appreciate the positive feedback!
Holy shit are you bearlines from AM2?
Cool Reference.
Edmonton? Guests? Must be Encore...
After getting my license will the companies provide me with a work permit ?
As I'm not a resident of Canada.
No they will not, that is your responsibility
Im 6'4 would i be able to fit in those flight training planes
Yup, I’ve taught a pilot to fly who was 6’4” 👍🏻 but make sure it’s a Cessna 172, don’t go any smaller lol
Aviator Inspirations will a PA-28 plane fit me ?
Shouldn’t be a problem. Best is to go for a familiarization flight and see how you like it!
I'm 6'4 and did my training in a 172 and then a PA-30 and it worked, I have also fit fine in a Navajo and the King Air which i'm currently flying if that helps.
Awesome, thanks for your input!
What airlines do you fly for
Unfortunately I cant discuss my employer.
Aviator Inspirations ok that makes senes
Things have changed alot in the aviation industry. All those US pilots who like to bash the comments with negetivity must stop now. Talking about pay it's getting better not much in Canada but for the US most are offering sign on bonus which can total up your compensation to over 60K usd at the regionlas. Career progression is at its best now
100%, post Covid the pilot shortage is worse than before, and people aren’t getting into the profession because of the low pay. Happy to see things are changing!
What's your salary as a regional pilot?
Very Good, I just seen your video. I must say it is very educational. Also, I would like to say. Thank you for sharing. I was thinking about getting my pilot license, I know i may be limited because of my age: 43 to reach the level you are at. But, I still would like to obtain my pilot license. I had done my research on getting my pilot license. First, the school, second my F.C.I., and then instrument rating, and finally my mult-engine rating. All of this sounding exciting to achieve. And as far as money. No problem. its better than going to graduated school for a MBA which would be more expense. If you have feedback please write back. :) :) My man.
Hi Corey, thanks for the great feedback! It's never too late to learn to fly, and I have flown with many pilots at the airline level in their 40-50's. It all depends if you want to hustle that much to reach the airlines, or you might be happy flying smaller aircraft that offer a different lifestyle. I have a pilot pay video coming in the next few months that will give you more information. Check out my video on how to pick a flight school, then take the first step! Good luck!
First, thank you for responding. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I don't want to fly the big planes. I was thinking more on the lines of those smaller planes, maybe corporate jet or charter flights that business people take. Due to my age. I will check out your future videos. Again, thanks.
Totally! Corporate flying or air ambulance are great options!
Do you work for WestJet?
Sorry but unfortunately I cant discuss my employer. Hope you enjoyed the video tho!
That pushback clip is at the YVR Alpha gates which is reserved for Westjet Encore Q400s :)
Ok I understand! Great videos and keep up the great work!
Also, you can tell he works for Westjet Encore because it’s a Q400 and his uniform is nothing like Air Canada, who is the only other Q400 operator in Canada at the regional airlines.
He also refers to passengers as "guests". Typical westjeter
You need a better camera
Thanks for the suggestion! If you want to donate to the channel then I can get an awesome camera 😁. Thanks for watching!
I was your 375th subscriber
Thank you, I appreciate the support!
dude i have send e mail to several pilots to give a overall briefing of aviation industry as well as to clear my doubts but sadly no one turned up for me so i believe that u will help me out please do give a reply please
That’s too bad, what is your question?
so actually i have a loads of doubt so is there any possibility to connect with u through skype ????
I receive many messages and requests, so I offer private 1 on 1 coaching and can help with career strategy, how exactly to look for pilot jobs, writing a good resume, and interview prep. Its a small fee you can connect with me through Magnifi: kp34c.app.goo.gl/kY4aYhPaFD8jBWwYA. If this app doesn’t work in your country, we can setup something through WhatsApp and PayPal. You can email me at aviatorinspirations@gmail.com if you wish to set something up. Thanks for reaching out!
In which airline u r?
A Canadian airline, but I can’t discuss my employer on social media. Hope you understand!
Yea, I understand 😁
So youre Iron Man or what m8?
Haha I wish, that would be cool!
WJ encore?
Sorry but I cant talk about my employer on social media, hope you understand.
Why alot of negativity in the comments
Hi capt.garrett...kindly shout out me in your next video..im yumi your subscriber from philippines! Mabuhay..thank you!
Lol... Funny dude... #Gucci
Haha thanks 😜
Aviator Inspirations you must already be up for your 3:30 wake up call..😂 I know the lifestyle man.. Been there done that.. Retired a captain at 30 for greener pastures & other goals.. Keep up the good work! I wish you nothing but success!🙌
Thank you!! and Congratulations! I’ve set my retirement age at 45 😉 OR sooner! Going to think of a video about diversification and setting up an exit strategy because too many pilots leave it to the last minute. I wish you much success as well🤙🏻
Aviator Inspirations That's very good you're already thinking about it.. Everyone I was flying w/ planned to fly until 65.. I always wondered how come everyone wants to fly for United... But no one ever says "I want to buy United.."😜
Good luck man! Keep the skies safe!☁️☁️
You hit the nail right on the head, all in the way you think! It’s not “I can’t afford it” but “HOW do I afford it” 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Don’t get me wrong, your still a very dashing, good looking young man ;) but I see the stress of the line pilot life catching ahold of you.
Sadly, a career choice that just doesn't make quality of life or financial sense anymore.
HAHAHA ya goof.
Oy when where you in YEG????
Great video Ai!
haha I thought so
Once in a while, I avoid the prairies like the plague lol