Love watching your channel Ern! Southwest is lucky to have you- you are a great ambassador for their brand- and no one deserves that 4th strip more than you! We are all cheering for you!
HAHA! I was the FO on that SkyWest 175 right next to you! That ramper WAS amazing. Saw you at the curb waiting for the van...wanted to say hi but you were busy on a phone call. Safe travels buddy! Hope to see you at PAPA.
I primarily fly on Southwest when I travel, and it is pure joy to travel with you through these videos. Your enthusiasm and dedication are inspiring, and we're all elated to see it paying off. Congratulations on the upgrade, how exciting!!! People like you are why this is my primary airline!
Been watching your videos for awhile now! To my surprise I was exiting the plane in SNA and saw you at the cockpit! I said something like “BigErn!” and you acknowledged me back! It was so cool that you were one of the pilots for our flight! My wife later asked me how I know who you are haha! I said I watch him on TH-cam! 😎great flight and I actually filmed the take off from PVR-SNA as we sat in the seats. Let me know how to send it to you if you’re interested from my view! Keep up the good work!
I too am a Phoenix Southwest employee and I love your videos! It’s interesting to see the job from a pilot’s perspective but I can’t deny that I love that Cirrus almost as much as the 737!
A couple of my subscribers introduced me to your channel, I gotta say while we are on different aircraft in the same career, I find your content very enjoyable to watch. Congrats on the projected upgrade and thank you for your service.
Excellent shout out to the controllers......I loved when any pilot would visit us in the TRACON, especially when you've got the time to sit and hang out for a bit. Hope you get the upgrade, take care BigErn.
Congratulations on the promotion. If anyone for that airlines deserves it that would be their best F.O. and brand promoter. Now that you showed us all the work a F.O. Does it will be nice to see what the Captain does. Love your videos so keep them coming Captain.
I think it's awesome your company lets you do these videos. It's the perfect blend of insight into the airline life at Southwest plus life of a pilot. Your professionalism, as well as the Captain's you fly with, always comes through. I hope you get that fourth stripe soon, and that you continue to make these great videos. Enjoy your weekend.
Awesome news Big Ern! Absolutely love your attitude and that is why I love flying Southwest. Keep flying safe and posting these amazing videos. On behalf of all of your Southwest passengers, thank you for all you do for bringing us to our destinations safely and with world class service.
There's never been a better recruiter/ambassador for both Southwest and the potential commercial pilot tribe in general. Congrats on the well-deserved upcoming fourth stripe Ern.
Ernie…I am a million miler on a different airline and well over that in total career miles from my corporate roles over the years. While I rarely fly Southwest, I have immense respect for your profession (pilots and flight attendants). I simply fit better into a model with first class upgrades given my travel frequency. That said, I love your videos and find your passion infectious. I am confident you deserve the upgrade to captain and that you will serve with distinction. Southwest is lucky to have you. Well done!
Im proud to announce im flying Southwest in less than 2 weeks! Super excited not only because its my first time w/ southwest but also its my first time on a Boeing aircraft (and to make it even more better its a max 8)
Smack it , flip it, rub it down ! LoL. Thanks for showing us your day at work, on the things you can show. I know alot of us appreciate it ! Stay safe my friend !!! CYA
Hey "our soon to be captain" - Another great video , love the views (in particular your neighbor that parked next to you down in Cabo:)) - on a slightly more serious note : Keep up that positive attitude. Yours is comin' sooner than you think , I am sure- Kam
You: "Smack it up, flip it , rub it down..." Me automatically:....."ooooh no!" 😆😆😆😆 Another fantastic one and one month away...Thats nothing compared to how long you've been waiting!!! Early congrats!!! 👏
G,day "Big Ern" from Sydney Australia. Hope everything went well with the Chief pilot. * Polish your shoes * Don't play with the de-icing machine * Don't slip turn the final in a 737 Like to see you in the gymnasium! 🌏🇦🇺
I love Southwest Airlines they are so nice each time we fly with them. Some Airlines can't comprehend it only takes 1 bad experience for someone to stop flying with them.
Thank you, brother! It’s always great to see Latinos y Latinas making their way in this world and proving that “yes, we can!” I’m praying over your upgrade.
Hi Big Ern, Here’s an early congratulations on the upgrade! You deserve it, and you’re going to do great! How many hours do FOs need before they can upgrade? Do the chief pilots know all of the pilots at their station? Do they know who they are without asking for their names? Best, Max
Captain, thank you for an informative video into your daily routine at work. I can’t wait to start travelling again. Much appreciation for your outstanding professionalism and great sense of humour! Greetings from the UK. 🇬🇧🇦🇴
Great video as usual!! Thank you so much for the positive content. Thank you for feeding the dreams of so many. Congratulations on the projected upgrade!!
I am old. The last time I flew into PVR was on a Mexicana 727. There were no taxi-ways at the airport, we had to back-taxi to the terminal. No jetways and no baggage carts either. Baggage and cargo was handled by a farm tractor pulling a hay wagon. This was 1983, we went there on our honeymoon. Did I say I was old?
Awesome videos Ern its cool when you show the sid and stars and some of the flight plans and you always have in awesome vibe and positive attitude which is really great. keep up the great work hopefully they let you put a camera on the dash in flight one day.
Thanks again for such a wonderful video and joy watching them in their very educational seems like you really have a great time flying. It'd be an honor to fly next to you.
Hey Ern, I just finished sims on the CRJ. Really excited to climb into the jet for the first time, but you guys keep hiring our LCAs away so it's a long wait for IOE! We have less than 40 LCAs at my regional now (Down from 130 a few months ago) Haha... I don't blame ya, but dang I'm looking forward to earning the experience needed to one day stand in front of a recruiter like yourself. Really enjoy your content, sir! Also, CONGRATS ON UPGRADE! I'm sure it will feel good to get back in the PIC seat.
I just recently got upgraded . Very happy but as you say the last little bit when you really want it and you know it’s close is the worst really because the right seat becomes not good enough. Just gotta enjoy the flying and try not to think too much! Cheers!
...OK, so I don't usually fly with Southwest because they don't fly into or have connectors with Central Orygun (RDM), but - to quote Tom Skerritt's "Viper" taking to Tom Cruise's "Maverick" - I'll fly with you. I do love that short bit at 7:30 where you pan over the Alaska 737 (my usual go-to) in Puerto Vallarta and say "be sure to look us up"...nice save, Big Erm, and good luck on getting your fourth stripe. You deserve it and I love your videos...
Love watching your channel Ern! Southwest is lucky to have you- you are a great ambassador for their brand- and no one deserves that 4th strip more than you! We are all cheering for you!
Hats off to the Captain who held your camera for you before the first takeoff. What a cool crew.
HAHA! I was the FO on that SkyWest 175 right next to you! That ramper WAS amazing. Saw you at the curb waiting for the van...wanted to say hi but you were busy on a phone call. Safe travels buddy! Hope to see you at PAPA.
I primarily fly on Southwest when I travel, and it is pure joy to travel with you through these videos. Your enthusiasm and dedication are inspiring, and we're all elated to see it paying off. Congratulations on the upgrade, how exciting!!! People like you are why this is my primary airline!
Been watching your videos for awhile now! To my surprise I was exiting the plane in SNA and saw you at the cockpit! I said something like “BigErn!” and you acknowledged me back! It was so cool that you were one of the pilots for our flight! My wife later asked me how I know who you are haha! I said I watch him on TH-cam! 😎great flight and I actually filmed the take off from PVR-SNA as we sat in the seats. Let me know how to send it to you if you’re interested from my view! Keep up the good work!
I too am a Phoenix Southwest employee and I love your videos! It’s interesting to see the job from a pilot’s perspective but I can’t deny that I love that Cirrus almost as much as the 737!
A couple of my subscribers introduced me to your channel, I gotta say while we are on different aircraft in the same career, I find your content very enjoyable to watch. Congrats on the projected upgrade and thank you for your service.
Woo Hoo! I hope you get that Captain gig!
Fun watching what REALLY happens as you prepare to fly each time.
Excellent shout out to the controllers......I loved when any pilot would visit us in the TRACON, especially when you've got the time to sit and hang out for a bit. Hope you get the upgrade, take care BigErn.
“We always want things faster than how it how it comes”
New subscriber.
Congratulations! I love it when good things happen to good people. Keep living the dream.
Congratulations on the promotion. If anyone for that airlines deserves it that would be their best F.O. and brand promoter. Now that you showed us all the work a F.O. Does it will be nice to see what the Captain does. Love your videos so keep them coming Captain.
I think it's awesome your company lets you do these videos. It's the perfect blend of insight into the airline life at Southwest plus life of a pilot. Your professionalism, as well as the Captain's you fly with, always comes through. I hope you get that fourth stripe soon, and that you continue to make these great videos. Enjoy your weekend.
Congrats on the upgrade, diligence and hard work encourages perseverance.
that talking with the chief pilot was for your captain position
Congrats on making the upgrade list. Hope to catch one of your flights someday.
Congratulations, sir ! Love your mantra " hard work and opportunity equals success " !
Awesome news Big Ern! Absolutely love your attitude and that is why I love flying Southwest. Keep flying safe and posting these amazing videos. On behalf of all of your Southwest passengers, thank you for all you do for bringing us to our destinations safely and with world class service.
I am 33 with two degrees in aviation but very little flying hours, you inspire me to pursue my dreams.
I too have a degree in aviation management. I stopped flying a few years ago to pursue other things; goals. I hope to get back to flying.
My brother-n-law is a Captain for SW.Great video Ern!
You’ll always be Captain 👨✈️ in my book Ern. You’re living the dream. Always an outstanding attitude!
There's never been a better recruiter/ambassador for both Southwest and the potential commercial pilot tribe in general. Congrats on the well-deserved upcoming fourth stripe Ern.
Congratulations on the upgrade! Woohoo 🎉 Longtime trucker enjoying your channel and journey.
A very big congrats for the upgrade! My dad was an AA captain in PHX for a while. Really cool to see it from a SWA perspective 😃
I love watching the routines you follow, as a passenger, it makes me feel very safe!
Ernie…I am a million miler on a different airline and well over that in total career miles from my corporate roles over the years. While I rarely fly Southwest, I have immense respect for your profession (pilots and flight attendants). I simply fit better into a model with first class upgrades given my travel frequency. That said, I love your videos and find your passion infectious. I am confident you deserve the upgrade to captain and that you will serve with distinction. Southwest is lucky to have you. Well done!
people like you are a blessing to America and our transportation system. Thank you Ern!
Southwest must have seen your videos in the cirrus and said, “he looks right at home in the left seat. Make it happen.”
Congrats on your pending move.
Former ANG F-15 Crew Chief here! I am happy to live vicariously thought you!
Im proud to announce im flying Southwest in less than 2 weeks! Super excited not only because its my first time w/ southwest but also its my first time on a Boeing aircraft (and to make it even more better its a max 8)
Pulling for you thank you so much for sharing your work experience. My son gains so much from uploads. THANK YOU!
I worked on the guard's swamp coolers at PHX :) Now I am working at Southwest's Maintenance Hanger.
Smack it , flip it, rub it down ! LoL. Thanks for showing us your day at work, on the things you can show. I know alot of us appreciate it ! Stay safe my friend !!! CYA
Found this channel because it played next after my LAX live stream ended. Glad I did. 😊
Hey "our soon to be captain" - Another great video , love the views (in particular your neighbor that parked next to you down in Cabo:)) - on a slightly more serious note : Keep up that positive attitude. Yours is comin' sooner than you think , I am sure- Kam
Keep the videos coming Big Ern the guys at work and myself always look foward to them. I'm hoping to see the 4th stripe on you very very soon!!!!!
17:08 love that JetBlue Red Sox Livery in the background!! Love your videos Big Ern!
You: "Smack it up, flip it , rub it down..."
Me automatically:....."ooooh no!" 😆😆😆😆
Another fantastic one and one month away...Thats nothing compared to how long you've been waiting!!! Early congrats!!! 👏
Congratulations on your upgrade! I hope you're able to get a favorable base situation.
Congrats on the upgrade, my friend! Well deserved. I hope to catch you on one of my southwest flights some day! Cheers and blessings!
Congratulations on getting the upgrade call! If you can't base out of PHX hopefully you'll stay on the west coast commute wise.
You do a fantastic job Ern, love the vids, wish they would approve some in flight.
G,day "Big Ern" from Sydney Australia.
Hope everything went well with the Chief pilot.
* Polish your shoes
* Don't play with the de-icing machine
* Don't slip turn the final in a 737
Like to see you in the gymnasium!
🌏🇦🇺
I love Southwest Airlines they are so nice each time we fly with them. Some Airlines can't comprehend it only takes 1 bad experience for someone to stop flying with them.
Great news Big Ern. Your attitude is exemplary.
WOW, hope the upgrade comes through! Patience is all about waiting as fast as you can, you have done that. Wahoo for you!
Thank you, brother! It’s always great to see Latinos y Latinas making their way in this world and proving that “yes, we can!” I’m praying over your upgrade.
Love that you flew into my home airport, I live under the glideslope!
Wishing you all the best on your upgrade!
Exciting times BigErn! Thanks for always taking us along on both your travel and career journeys!
Hi Big Ern,
Here’s an early congratulations on the upgrade! You deserve it, and you’re going to do great!
How many hours do FOs need before they can upgrade?
Do the chief pilots know all of the pilots at their station? Do they know who they are without asking for their names?
Best,
Max
Pulling for you! Looking forward to new adventures from the other side of the plane!
Great video as always Ern! Wishing you the best of luck on the upgrade!
YES! Congrats Big Ern! Now you can tell the F/O to hold the camera instead of asking the captain to!
Great ambassador for your carrier! Well deserved upgrade......
Congratulations!! Great things happen to Great people!!
Another awesome video! Wow! Congratulations on the upgrade and fingers crossed you get it! Keep up the awesome work!
Well deserved left seat skipper! Great to see 🤘
Congrats on the upgrade!! Can't wait for you.
Congratulations! It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy!
Congrats on the upgrade sir, well deserved! Good luck in training.
Thanks, will do!
Captain Ern!!!!!! You earned it so happy for you SWA best pilots in the business!
Make sure if you come through BOI to say hi! Love the content and glad to be apart of the SWA FAMILY 👪
Captain, thank you for an informative video into your daily routine at work. I can’t wait to start travelling again. Much appreciation for your outstanding professionalism and great sense of humour! Greetings from the UK. 🇬🇧🇦🇴
Congratulations on your upgrade, take care and have a Blessed Day.
Congratulations on your future upgrade! 👏 ✈️
Hey! I just found your channel! Love to see the day to day route and life of a airline pilot, thanks for sharing your world with us! Cheers!
Welcome aboard!
Congratulations to you! You deserve it. Hard work pays off and couldn't happen to a more deserving person.
Great video as usual!! Thank you so much for the positive content. Thank you for feeding the dreams of so many. Congratulations on the projected upgrade!!
So informative ‼️. You are the “Quintessential “ Captain 👍
You are the man Ern! Congrats on the upgrade! I didnt think you could get any cooler and then you went and upgraded! :)
I am old. The last time I flew into PVR was on a Mexicana 727. There were no taxi-ways at the airport, we had to back-taxi to the terminal. No jetways and no baggage carts either. Baggage and cargo was handled by a farm tractor pulling a hay wagon. This was 1983, we went there on our honeymoon. Did I say I was old?
Funny video Ern! Hope you make Captain soon!
Another awesome video and enjoy your command upgrade! It'll be hard work and all worth it when you see those gold bars.
Congrats Captain!
Congrats on the upgrade! Absolutely love the channel
SW has the best livery ever. The downwind to base at KTUS 29R is near my house. I can always spot SW.
It's near my Tucson house too. The SWA livery really stands out.
Hi Earn.
Always enjoy your videos I live in England and like watching aviation videos from anywhere.
Awesome videos Ern its cool when you show the sid and stars and some of the flight plans and you always have in awesome vibe and positive attitude which is really great. keep up the great work hopefully they let you put a camera on the dash in flight one day.
Congrats. Hope you get PHX, but good to see a commuter series.
You are on the list and the Chief wants to fly with you. Sounds like an interview. Good luck!!
Congrats on the upgrade!
Go Ernie Go!!! I wish you the Best for a Captain's position. (you got it!!)
Always great videos Ern! The captain's seat is coming to you soon, I can feel it! Thanks for posting your videos.
Congratulations on making captain, Ernie. Love your youtube channel!
..hurry up..and wait..yet another priceless video..Ern..keep em coming..
Congrats on your upgrade! Keep the clips coming please
Congrats on the Upgrade. Super happy for you. Wonder if I dispatched that WJA behind you ;)
Couldn’t hope you get that well deserved upgrade more 😤
Thanks again for such a wonderful video and joy watching them in their very educational seems like you really have a great time flying. It'd be an honor to fly next to you.
Looking forward to your upgrade! Your channel is professionally uplifting and a joy to watch.
Great video! Cant wait t hear about that upgrade! Thank you
Hey Ern, I just finished sims on the CRJ. Really excited to climb into the jet for the first time, but you guys keep hiring our LCAs away so it's a long wait for IOE! We have less than 40 LCAs at my regional now (Down from 130 a few months ago) Haha... I don't blame ya, but dang I'm looking forward to earning the experience needed to one day stand in front of a recruiter like yourself. Really enjoy your content, sir! Also, CONGRATS ON UPGRADE! I'm sure it will feel good to get back in the PIC seat.
Congrats Big Ern, you definitely deserve the 4th strip, you're an asset to Southwest and a damn fine pilot.
I just recently got upgraded . Very happy but as you say the last little bit when you really want it and you know it’s close is the worst really because the right seat becomes not good enough. Just gotta enjoy the flying and try not to think too much! Cheers!
Mr Big Ern , have a great year , i liked yours videos i 💗the 737 ✈
Congrats for the upgrade possibility. I hope you get it. You've certainly earned it. Best to you.
Also love this channel. Light and fun. I am a private pilot for past 6 months and recently transitioned to cirrus.
Awesome Job on the upgrade! Enjoy your command
...OK, so I don't usually fly with Southwest because they don't fly into or have connectors with Central Orygun (RDM), but - to quote Tom Skerritt's "Viper" taking to Tom Cruise's "Maverick" - I'll fly with you. I do love that short bit at 7:30 where you pan over the Alaska 737 (my usual go-to) in Puerto Vallarta and say "be sure to look us up"...nice save, Big Erm, and good luck on getting your fourth stripe. You deserve it and I love your videos...