As a 60 year old who is just embarking on my flying career - as short as it will be - I will enjoy every hour in my journey. Some people NEVER realize their dream of being a pilot. Nope, I’ll never have your career, but then, I was a rescue diver for the fire department for over 30 years. Now I am gonna fly!! Best of luck in all of your endeavors, Kiddo!! You inspired me to become a pilot!!👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️🛩️🛩️🛩️
@discernablewind6984 thanks for the inspiration. i am 50 and about to head off to flight school. my dream was to be a pilot but i did not come from a close family so if us kids wanted to go to school after high school it was up to us. i finally got some people to help cosign for student loans so i am going for it.
It's so refreshing to hear someone who's choosing quality of life as a priority. We place so much focus and value on "the hustle" and the cost is family, friends, partners, etc.
You're very young and in a great position. I'm 51 so looking at your age, you're incredibly blessed. At 51 I'm working to get to an airline in the next 1-2 years where I will most Likely remain as FO since I don't care about CA seat. Congrats to your success, young whipper snapper. ;)
@@UTarcher72actually yes if you watch his older videos answering how much an airline pilot makes and his airline, also go look at you tube on views and subscriber count pay
Man your energy when you talk about aviation and the smile that you get is exactly how I feel when I think about aviation. It has been my dream to a 330 pilot for Air Transat (I’m Canadian) since I was 7 years old. Life got in the way and I had to put my dream aside for a bit. But I never forgot about it. I’m turning. 30 this year and I promised myself to make my dream come true before I hit 40. You’re an inspiration man ❤
My son is off to flight school in September... he was born at the perfect time to bring his dream into fruition, and making it to captain faster is the cherry on top!!
@@dustyrhodes2717 No, it's the perfect time. It was a perfect time 8 years ago, sure, but there is a massive pilot shortage atm and this generation is not interested in becoming a pilot as in the past. Factor in that there is a huge wave of pilots coming up for retirement, this combination will definitely get them to Captain status and seniority much quicker.
I had a French buddy who flew for Condor. Captain 747 at 34 years old. Small company, good timing, and a superb individual. Dude lived and breathed to fly.
When you said "i want to really stay a first officer for a while", then added the B-role, of the max taking off vertically, i cracked up laughing, i was thinking, keep at it bro !! 🤣
I agree with you 75%. Unfortunately, on the mainline Bus side I’ve flown with some Captains who were…horrendous. Landing with unacceptably low amounts of fuel, making bad decisions, not wanting any input or, on rare occasions, berating me. So take that into your QOL calculation, it’s so much better being in charge and setting the tone (as you know from the regionals). Hope all the Captains you fly with are great in the meantime. Take care.
Please. I may be missing something but why are you wearing four stripes? Especially since you’re talking about not wanting to progress to captain status.
I think this guy is just for marketing to provide more new pilots. I never saw him in videos flying in the cocpit of big civil plane. Sorry for my english
If you decide to move, come to DCA! Not quite as cold or expensive as NY not as hot as Miami except in the summer. There's a great running/walking trail there alongside the airport. I know they have CRJs there.
You are an inspiration. Trying to get into aviation , saving up money for school ( want to pay outta pocket) and that has been my dream. Hopefully by next summer I will be ready for the training and I just hope it will still be good time to get in.
I had a good friend who flew for Pan-American world Airways for many years as a first officer. He stayed as a first officer well into his 50s, and he could bid any trip he wanted on the airline anywhere, anytime. He always told me the same thing. His quality of life was so much better than if he was a junior captain. When Pan Am folded, he decided to take a deal that was offered, as United had acquired Pan Am’s Pacific routes. There was a fast track advanced to captain for certain Pam first officers, and he decided to take advantage of that offer. He somehow negotiated a higher seniority number on the Pacific routes and stayed there for the remainder of his career. He told me he would never even considered doing it anyway other than how he did it. Being a senior first officer was so much better than being a junior captain.
You are so far beyond blessed it’s incomprehensible. My wife has been with Delta airlines (Red Coat Supervisor) for 15 years and her top pay is 38.75 per hour. She still doesn’t have first pick on schedule bids but at least she gets partial weekends off. For myself, I have 18 years of experience as a first responder trainer and can’t find anything here in Boise Idaho that pays over 22 bucks and hour. You are blessed Garrett and I know you know that.
People who need to work and don’t have a choice. I’m financially independent and my investments pay my bills so I have the luxury of being very picky with jobs right now but most jobs around my area are paying 18-23 bucks an hour and yes that’s all over the city.
You are 100% making the right decision to put quality of life over a position. U can always pick up an extra trip to boost the monthly income. Being on call or reserves is no fun. I did it in health care and getting a call at 0230 was anything but fun. 😎
You are in a great position. Enjoy the freedom that you have. You know you will need to upgrade whether you desire or whether your employer pushes you. You know the statistics, there is already huge pushes to move people because of retirements and lack of input. That effort isn’t going to end anytime soon.
Ignorant question as I'm looking to change careers. Is seniority based entirely on how long you've been with a company or is it based on accumulated flight time? Also, does that seniority reset as you change bases or aircraft? Just curious if there's a way for a new pilot to accelerate or catch up to those with a more casual, quality of life focus that have been with a company for a while.
Is there a flight school or program you recommend in the NJ NY area, preferably Teterboro or Linden? I really want to start, but i hope i can get loans or finance it cuz im dead broke.
Thanks for an incredible uplifting vlog.Wish you embark seniority on your career🛫, hope you will have many exciting adventures in the sky. I would be delighted to follow your successful stories as you make your mark in the industry. Wish you all the success for the future.
Hi Garrett. My 16 year old son just completed his first solo flight. He needs to start working to prepare for his written exam. What program do you recommend for learning/ studying?
Hey Garrett, I got a question for you or anybody willing to answer. Is everybody in the company in the same seniority pool or does is go by aircraft, FO, Captain? For example, when you do decide to upgrade to captain, will you be at the bottom of the barrel for captains or will you have seniority over people that joined the company after you but upgraded before you? Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
Everybody is technically in the same seniority bank overall, but then it is broken down to base/aircraft type and CA/FO. He said he’s in the top 10% for nyc fo, which is very good for only being at his company for 2.5 years. And yes you are also correct, if he upgrades to captain later he would have a higher seniority than someone who joined the company later but upgraded earlier
While we were not in super high paying careers, my husband and I have been privileged to be able to always choose quality of life over career. Even now in retirement, we don't regret it at all. You are the age of our children and you are in a great place! You are smart to be aware that there might be times things work differently, but enjoy where you are!
This is a nice for the people who either want to be a pilot or who are on their way to have more hours flying. People who are flying please continue. He was right about seniority and being able to bid better trip in our industry. With respect of those last two aspects, I did not become a pilot I went on to become a Flight Attendant and started flying career back in 1999. It is the same with being a Flight Attendant with experience the seniority in bidding for your trip schedules. The first couple of years of flying on reserve are crazy! You probably will have to wake up early early in the morning and getting crazy trips to fly. Also, from my former airline they wanted F/As to becometeam leaders or Pursers onboard the aircraft. So, I took those class for leadership and passed those Leadership classes to make more money. And to gave me a better ability to bid better schedules. And after flying for first 3 1/2 to 4 years, woth seniority I could hold the city trips that I liked. So, yes, in our industry "seniority" is soo much apart of our lives. So, congratulations those people who want to become pilots. Also, for people who may not initially have the funds to start their Flight Classes and who may not able to find a close flight schools to you then becoming a Flight Attendant is a nice job as well. You will experience what it is to fly to nice cities, speck to nice Captains and First Officers and find you a flight school close to you so, that you can to start flying classes. Plus again being a F/A you will have an airline job, income, travel and the abilty to experience what "seniority" is all about.😊
Love your videos on TH-cam and TikTok Garret. My father and grandfather were both Captains on widebodies so needles to say it feels like i've spent half my life in the air.. My grandfather retired in 1990 and my father retired in 2020. I love aviation and flying but chose to go another route into medicine. My biggest regret in life was not following in their footsteps.
@@humabatool8815 True but medicine is my life now. Oh well, my oldest son is 22 and is going into aviation training so it’s still in the family. I’ll live my passion through him along with the free flights. lol
He could simply wear a fake uniform with three stripes! A military bird colonel is not a general. An otherwise great feed does offend me and I’m sorry but I will quit watching because of the way he presents himself.
Great reason for the short term however... The faster you become a captain, the faster you get to the top of captain bidding. The higher pay and schedule stability will matter when you have a family. A lot to consider.
At the age of 31 you are in a great position and very independent very impressive everytime you speak about Aviation 🪽. God Bless You Gray and I always include you through my prayers and Bella 🐕 too. Congratulations ❤🙏.
The industry in the US is so much better than the UK. The quality of life and the pay just doesn’t compare. I am an experience long haul captain in the UK and the SFO’s in the US even in short haul are earning more then I do and with a better quality of life. You have been VERY lucky!
Thank you, honey, for your video. You are a great well done 💯 and inspire too many people. Your priorities are as amazing as you are yourself ❤️❤️❤️✈️💘. Be always happy ❣️ Love and respect 💗
Could you bid with only 2.5 years of FO seniority for a junior captain position on the B737 at a junior base like NY? Or are you just emphasizing the QOL is a higher priority that you'd rather remain in NY because of the top 10% seniority, versus moving back to the Charlotte base?
Mia or nyc ca is probably the most junior, he wants to remain an FO just so he can bid and get what trips he wants versus getting a pay increase and going back on reserve or not being able to get the trips he wants
@@equilibrium788 I understand his motives. I was just curious on whether he had the chance to bid for a junior captain after only two and a half years with the airline or not. That was my question.
Being able to bid for captain is solely based on seniority (and having the hours eligible for being a captain). Since he was at the start of a hiring boom, his seniority shoots up fast so at a junior base like NYC and as a FO, he’s at the top in seniority of his group (Base, Aircraft, position). If he wants to fly a 777 out of Dallas, well, he’d be pretty junior as Dallas tends to be a very senior base.
@@matrixwalker I dont even think he could hold widebody first officer yet. I think 2017 or 2018 hire date is the most junior widebody first officer right now at his airline.
Your explanation was very interesting. You are very smart to realize that enjoying your life is more important than the pay. You have a very good life!✈️. I hope you might be reunited with Bella if you decide to move out of NY?
I'm line maintenance, I see these old first officers that stay in that seat for all the reasons you mentioned and they age out in that seat I look at them as failures.
Why are they failures? You only get 1 life to live, you’ll never get time back. I’m an older dude and could upgrade, but it would impact my QOL and time with my son. As an FO I am able to fly whatever I want, wherever I want, and have an average of 17-19 days off a month to spend time with my son. Money ain’t everything…
@@ficficio Not at all, it's a different thing altogether, you may find it hard to believe but line maintenance can be quite challenging and interesting, some people actually choose it over flying. What I meant was the left seat is the glory of graduation and the respect of the full story, and of course the extra 100K per annum.
@@maryshane8023 It's like a teenager with training wheels on his bike. You know he can but he won't let his dad take them off, or his mom is defending him on You Tube.
Why I don't work in restos anymore. It was like smoking half a pack a day. I was sick and angry with my smoking co-workers for 7 yrs. Now an HVAC apprentice. Look forward to my smoke free future!
Garrett, coming from a union family (and was a former teamster myself) so i know all about how seniority is the most important thing. so i was telling my wife because of my age if i get hired by an airline i will never be captain (well i might go captain when i turn 64. juts to say i did it. LOL) i will stay F/O for all the time. so thanks for this video as this sounds like i am doing the right thing.
Once again great content. With that said many may not agree with me but I feel make money while you’re young and not tied down. Quality of life is so important but more so when older. You want to be able to retire younger and enjoy that quality time when you’re older. Just my opinion. ❤
I would do the same. Especially if i was making good money. You're in a great position, where if you needed to become a captain for job security or something you would be one of the first people in with your seniority, but also in a great and happy spot finically. At least that what it sounds like. You can make up the difference of captain pay with investing your excess money and just keep your lifestyle inflation in check. All and all good for you man, hope it only continues to work out for you.
What’s troubling to me is that you are in aviation for the benefits and lifestyle. You are focused on starting a new business. It’s more admirable to be in a profession for the love of it-a pilot who loves airplanes and aviation and will be driven to improve and advance.
It’s a fake uniform that he wears to film his videos. He doesn’t wear his actual work uniform as frist officer pilot 🧑✈️ on videos.. he talk about this in couple older TH-cam videos
But epaulettes are not fake….they are a rank. It does clash with the message of the video saying he wants to remain as an FO whilst wearing Captains rank.
@@battyjoe this is a fake uniform that he wears for his videos. He doesn’t wear his actual work uniform with his athletes of frist officer pilot on it.. he said in the previous video of people want to send them the right app for that fake uniform do it.. and those are his old ones from when he was a captain.. just keep them and you’re allowed to do that. He talk about this before.. previous video on here.. don’t need rude about it
It’s not rude, just an observation. I am a captain and it strikes me as weird,, unless he was demoted in the last 3 days since it was posted on TH-cam…if I was rude I would have said a bit ‘wannabe captain’ but wasn’t rude 😊
@@battyjoe if you simply don’t like it, then send him the right palettes for his fake uniform that he just wears to make videos in.. and he was the captain before if you look previous TH-cam videos he’s talked about it before.. So I don’t think it’s weird that he wears a fake uniform for TH-cam videos so he doesn’t offend his company if he wears his actual uniform.. I’m done with this 😂😂 like he said in previous video if you want to send him the right applets to him go ahead that’s why he said..
If you don't wanna be a CA fine, but don't wear 4 bars for youtube. People work for that. They carry the responsibility. It's not only seniority. You gotta put in the work.
The cost of living in NY is a big turnoff for anyone who can choose between different bases. You get paid the same, might as well live in Dallas and enjoy the cheaper cost of living.
It’s a fake uniform that he wears to film his TikTok videos. He doesn’t wear his actual uniform as frist officer pilot in his video.. he talk about this past older TH-cam videos
If he ever had been Captain on his current aircraft or a former aircraft at his current airline I believe he keeps his stripes even though he downgraded to First Officer
@@airhost2000 he was captain in past with current airline.. that TH-cam video about it in past. He downgrade back to frist officer pilot with his current airline.. it’s fake uniform that he’s wearing in this video he wears it for all his videos. He doesn’t wear his actual uniform from work because he doesn’t want to show off his company and dispenses them
@@matrixwalker yes he is based with American, but he he works out of New York. He started last March… he only working in Miami for the month of march .. he talk about in his instagram story other day
@@xowestcoast09xo cool, it’d be cool to catch a ride with him one day, but sadly I think that will be tough since my home airport is LAX and I’m mostly flying Delta these days.
you don't need a degree, you must get an ATPL (air transport pilots license). In order to get this, you must get a CPL (commercial pilot license), ME/IR (multi engine piston aircraft and instrument rating), MCC (Multi Crew cooperation), and ATPL theory exams passed. This will give you a "frozen ATPL". Once you have gotten this, you need your type rating which allows you to fly large jet airliners. Usually you apply for a job as a first officer at an airline and they provide this training, but you must pay for it. You need to now build up your hours to 1500 hours of flight time to get your ATPL unfrozen. Hope this helped.
Seems like it’s short term gain for possible long term pain. Why not put in the work now, build your seniority as captain, put in the long hours now while you’re young and no one is at home to care - no wife, no children to miss out on. Put in the long days, lower quality of life now so when you do have family and children you can choose your schedule so it works for family life. Set yourself up now for the kind of family time you want in the future.
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As a 60 year old who is just embarking on my flying career - as short as it will be - I will enjoy every hour in my journey.
Some people NEVER realize their dream of being a pilot.
Nope, I’ll never have your career, but then, I was a rescue diver for the fire department for over 30 years. Now I am gonna fly!!
Best of luck in all of your endeavors, Kiddo!!
You inspired me to become a pilot!!👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️🛩️🛩️🛩️
Sounds awesome dude! Have fun!
@discernablewind6984 thanks for the inspiration. i am 50 and about to head off to flight school. my dream was to be a pilot but i did not come from a close family so if us kids wanted to go to school after high school it was up to us. i finally got some people to help cosign for student loans so i am going for it.
It's so refreshing to hear someone who's choosing quality of life as a priority. We place so much focus and value on "the hustle" and the cost is family, friends, partners, etc.
You're very young and in a great position. I'm 51 so looking at your age, you're incredibly blessed. At 51 I'm working to get to an airline in the next 1-2 years where I will most Likely remain as FO since I don't care about CA seat. Congrats to your success, young whipper snapper. ;)
Keep in mind he’s most likely making an additional 6 figure income due to his social media income
Wow 51 years old and still aspiring to be a pilot. That’s cool to hear ! I’m 22 going to aviation school this summer
@@kmac01312 I doubt it's anywhere close to that figure. Where is your evidence of your claim?
@@UTarcher72actually yes if you watch his older videos answering how much an airline pilot makes and his airline, also go look at you tube on views and subscriber count pay
since you are making all that money you need to give me back my money you stole from me all you are is a scammer
Man your energy when you talk about aviation and the smile that you get is exactly how I feel when I think about aviation. It has been my dream to a 330 pilot for Air Transat (I’m Canadian) since I was 7 years old. Life got in the way and I had to put my dream aside for a bit. But I never forgot about it. I’m turning. 30 this year and I promised myself to make my dream come true before I hit 40. You’re an inspiration man ❤
My son is off to flight school in September... he was born at the perfect time to bring his dream into fruition, and making it to captain faster is the cherry on top!!
What do you mean when you say, "he was born at the perfect time?"
Exactly. He was born at the perfect time if he started several years ago
LoL that makes no sense: Perfect time would have been 8 years ago. He’s missing out on a bow wave of hiring.
@@dustyrhodes2717 No, it's the perfect time. It was a perfect time 8 years ago, sure, but there is a massive pilot shortage atm and this generation is not interested in becoming a pilot as in the past. Factor in that there is a huge wave of pilots coming up for retirement, this combination will definitely get them to Captain status and seniority much quicker.
Best video you’ve made in like a year! Thank you Garret for sharing
Nice to see that someone prefers quality of life before money! Your priorities are right!
Yes Garrett, 31 is young. Continue to enjoy the journey
Aspiring pilot here- thank you so much for the insight! I love your content!
I had a French buddy who flew for Condor. Captain 747 at 34 years old. Small company, good timing, and a superb individual. Dude lived and breathed to fly.
condor is not small
Been watching you for many years, it is fantastic to see your success - well deserved and congratulations!
Congratulations to what ?? He still first officer pilot 🧑✈️ for 737 ?? Nothing have changed at long 😂😂
@xowestcoast09xo you Scammers liar true same you liar
By choice, tho. @@xowestcoast09xo
When you said "i want to really stay a first officer for a while", then added the B-role, of the max taking off vertically, i cracked up laughing, i was thinking, keep at it bro !! 🤣
I agree with you 75%. Unfortunately, on the mainline Bus side I’ve flown with some Captains who were…horrendous. Landing with unacceptably low amounts of fuel, making bad decisions, not wanting any input or, on rare occasions, berating me. So take that into your QOL calculation, it’s so much better being in charge and setting the tone (as you know from the regionals). Hope all the Captains you fly with are great in the meantime. Take care.
Please. I may be missing something but why are you wearing four stripes? Especially since you’re talking about not wanting to progress to captain status.
I think this guy is just for marketing to provide more new pilots. I never saw him in videos flying in the cocpit of big civil plane. Sorry for my english
I noticed that! What's with the four stripes??😮
I believe he does have captain status but chooses not to fly as the captain.
@@JTBayAreaWhat airline does he fly for?
@@michellerenner6880American Airlines I believe
If you decide to move, come to DCA! Not quite as cold or expensive as NY not as hot as Miami except in the summer. There's a great running/walking trail there alongside the airport. I know they have CRJs there.
You are an inspiration. Trying to get into aviation , saving up money for school ( want to pay outta pocket) and that has been my dream. Hopefully by next summer I will be ready for the training and I just hope it will still be good time to get in.
This guy really gets it. Best of luck to your future endeavors.
I had a good friend who flew for Pan-American world Airways for many years as a first officer. He stayed as a first officer well into his 50s, and he could bid any trip he wanted on the airline anywhere, anytime. He always told me the same thing. His quality of life was so much better than if he was a junior captain. When Pan Am folded, he decided to take a deal that was offered, as United had acquired Pan Am’s Pacific routes. There was a fast track advanced to captain for certain Pam first officers, and he decided to take advantage of that offer. He somehow negotiated a higher seniority number on the Pacific routes and stayed there for the remainder of his career. He told me he would never even considered doing it anyway other than how he did it. Being a senior first officer was so much better than being a junior captain.
You are so far beyond blessed it’s incomprehensible. My wife has been with Delta airlines (Red Coat Supervisor) for 15 years and her top pay is 38.75 per hour. She still doesn’t have first pick on schedule bids but at least she gets partial weekends off. For myself, I have 18 years of experience as a first responder trainer and can’t find anything here in Boise Idaho that pays over 22 bucks and hour. You are blessed Garrett and I know you know that.
who the hell works for $22/hour
People who need to work and don’t have a choice. I’m financially independent and my investments pay my bills so I have the luxury of being very picky with jobs right now but most jobs around my area are paying 18-23 bucks an hour and yes that’s all over the city.
You are 100% making the right decision to put quality of life over a position. U can always pick up an extra trip to boost the monthly income. Being on call or reserves is no fun. I did it in health care and getting a call at 0230 was anything but fun. 😎
Thank you for sharing! I hope to be flying with you soon brother
Love your videos Garrett! I’m a bit scared of ATPL’s and Typeratings because it seems overwhelming, would you say it’s hard as in impossible for some?
You are in a great position. Enjoy the freedom that you have. You know you will need to upgrade whether you desire or whether your employer pushes you. You know the statistics, there is already huge pushes to move people because of retirements and lack of input. That effort isn’t going to end anytime soon.
Ignorant question as I'm looking to change careers. Is seniority based entirely on how long you've been with a company or is it based on accumulated flight time? Also, does that seniority reset as you change bases or aircraft? Just curious if there's a way for a new pilot to accelerate or catch up to those with a more casual, quality of life focus that have been with a company for a while.
Is there a flight school or program you recommend in the NJ NY area, preferably Teterboro or Linden? I really want to start, but i hope i can get loans or finance it cuz im dead broke.
Thanks for an incredible uplifting vlog.Wish you embark seniority on your career🛫, hope you will have many exciting adventures in the sky. I would be delighted to follow your successful stories as you make your mark in the industry. Wish you all the success for the future.
Hi Garrett. My 16 year old son just completed his first solo flight. He needs to start working to prepare for his written exam. What program do you recommend for learning/ studying?
Hi. You are number one! Great ideas about FO or C. Life is one......
So why do you have 4 bars again?
Garret lived in Charlotte and I always followed him. He’s the youngest pilot that I followed of a few. Pilots. I’m so proud of him✈️
Have you spoken to garret before
Hey Garrett, I got a question for you or anybody willing to answer. Is everybody in the company in the same seniority pool or does is go by aircraft, FO, Captain? For example, when you do decide to upgrade to captain, will you be at the bottom of the barrel for captains or will you have seniority over people that joined the company after you but upgraded before you? Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
Everybody is technically in the same seniority bank overall, but then it is broken down to base/aircraft type and CA/FO. He said he’s in the top 10% for nyc fo, which is very good for only being at his company for 2.5 years. And yes you are also correct, if he upgrades to captain later he would have a higher seniority than someone who joined the company later but upgraded earlier
While we were not in super high paying careers, my husband and I have been privileged to be able to always choose quality of life over career. Even now in retirement, we don't regret it at all. You are the age of our children and you are in a great place! You are smart to be aware that there might be times things work differently, but enjoy where you are!
I have a question. What if someone fails captain upgrade training for a regional airline? What's the consequence
What year did you first get hired at the Regionals? Curious.
Thank you for sharing our industry.😊😊
This is a nice for the people who either want to be a pilot or who are on their way to have more hours flying. People who are flying please continue. He was right about seniority and being able to bid better trip in our industry. With respect of those last two aspects, I did not become a pilot I went on to become a Flight Attendant and started flying career back in 1999. It is the same with being a Flight Attendant with experience the seniority in bidding for your trip schedules. The first couple of years of flying on reserve are crazy! You probably will have to wake up early early in the morning and getting crazy trips to fly. Also, from my former airline they wanted F/As to becometeam leaders or Pursers onboard the aircraft. So, I took those class for leadership and passed those Leadership classes to make more money. And to gave me a better ability to bid better schedules. And after flying for first 3 1/2 to 4 years, woth seniority I could hold the city trips that I liked. So, yes, in our industry "seniority" is soo much apart of our lives. So, congratulations those people who want to become pilots. Also, for people who may not initially have the funds to start their Flight Classes and who may not able to find a close flight schools to you then becoming a Flight Attendant is a nice job as well. You will experience what it is to fly to nice cities, speck to nice Captains and First Officers and find you a flight school close to you so, that you can to start flying classes. Plus again being a F/A you will have an airline job, income, travel and the abilty to experience what "seniority" is all about.😊
your my favorite pilot on youtube
Love your videos on TH-cam and TikTok Garret. My father and grandfather were both Captains on widebodies so needles to say it feels like i've spent half my life in the air.. My grandfather retired in 1990 and my father retired in 2020. I love aviation and flying but chose to go another route into medicine. My biggest regret in life was not following in their footsteps.
You still have time and the option!
@@humabatool8815 True but medicine is my life now. Oh well, my oldest son is 22 and is going into aviation training so it’s still in the family. I’ll live my passion through him along with the free flights. lol
Excellent decision!
Just curious, why are you wearing Captain epaulettes in your video?
It’s a fake uniform that he wears to film his videos. It’s not his actual work uniform as frist officer pilot 🧑✈️
Yea. It’s weird.
@@wipeout001 if you don’t like it and respect that he don’t wanna show his company and lose his job. Simple block him or move along, don’t comment
@@xowestcoast09xono. I’ll comment if I like. Thanks tho mom.
He could simply wear a fake uniform with three stripes! A military bird colonel is not a general. An otherwise great feed does offend me and I’m sorry but I will quit watching because of the way he presents himself.
Love your videos
How many hours do you typically work a week?
Hey man I want to be a pilot for time off and good pay and live a good quality of life. Should I go to flight school?
Great reason for the short term however... The faster you become a captain, the faster you get to the top of captain bidding. The higher pay and schedule stability will matter when you have a family. A lot to consider.
quality of life is key!
Thank you to sharing, I really like your videos
At the age of 31 you are in a great position and very independent very impressive everytime you speak about Aviation 🪽. God Bless You Gray and I always include you through my prayers and Bella 🐕 too. Congratulations ❤🙏.
Congratulations to what ?? He title at his job haven’t changed.. he still frist officer pilot and flying the 737 😂😂
@@xowestcoast09xo I congratulate him because at the age of 31 he is very successful now and more successful.
Excellent decision to choose quality of life!! You won't regret it
The industry in the US is so much better than the UK. The quality of life and the pay just doesn’t compare. I am an experience long haul captain in the UK and the SFO’s in the US even in short haul are earning more then I do and with a better quality of life. You have been VERY lucky!
Thank you for information❤
bro do ya recommend degree before flight school or direct integrated atpl
Which airline are u working for?
Why do you have 4 stripes as a FO?
Você é super profissional, parabéns Ray.
Have you spoken to garret before
TDY is a term used in the military also
Thank you, honey, for your video. You are a great well done 💯 and inspire too many people. Your priorities are as amazing as you are yourself ❤️❤️❤️✈️💘. Be always happy ❣️ Love and respect 💗
Then why the four stripes?
I’m a captain, 4 stripes.
I have no FO.
What am I?
A poor chopper hopper.
😂
Makes perfect sense.
Very nice!
Could you bid with only 2.5 years of FO seniority for a junior captain position on the B737 at a junior base like NY? Or are you just emphasizing the QOL is a higher priority that you'd rather remain in NY because of the top 10% seniority, versus moving back to the Charlotte base?
Mia or nyc ca is probably the most junior, he wants to remain an FO just so he can bid and get what trips he wants versus getting a pay increase and going back on reserve or not being able to get the trips he wants
@@equilibrium788 I understand his motives. I was just curious on whether he had the chance to bid for a junior captain after only two and a half years with the airline or not. That was my question.
Being able to bid for captain is solely based on seniority (and having the hours eligible for being a captain). Since he was at the start of a hiring boom, his seniority shoots up fast so at a junior base like NYC and as a FO, he’s at the top in seniority of his group (Base, Aircraft, position).
If he wants to fly a 777 out of Dallas, well, he’d be pretty junior as Dallas tends to be a very senior base.
@@matrixwalker I dont even think he could hold widebody first officer yet. I think 2017 or 2018 hire date is the most junior widebody first officer right now at his airline.
@@enriqueosuna he could probably bid captain and get it but he would be very low seniority, sorry if I misread your question
Keep Going. I aspire to be like you and be a pilot.
Blessings sir
Your explanation was very interesting. You are very smart to realize that enjoying your life is more important than the pay. You have a very good life!✈️. I hope you might be reunited with Bella if you decide to move out of NY?
Have you spoken to garret before
what airline do you work for?
An awesome collab video would be you with Paul Holte from MyLayoverLife
It would be amazing if they fly in the same airline. 🥰 I follow them both.
I would prolly do an onlyfans collab with bruh myself.
@ flywithgarrett how come is pilot drew a captain? I thought he always was a few years ago and how come you are not a captain yourself?
Have you spoken to garret before
I'm line maintenance, I see these old first officers that stay in that seat for all the reasons you mentioned and they age out in that seat I look at them as failures.
Why are they failures? You only get 1 life to live, you’ll never get time back. I’m an older dude and could upgrade, but it would impact my QOL and time with my son. As an FO I am able to fly whatever I want, wherever I want, and have an average of 17-19 days off a month to spend time with my son. Money ain’t everything…
Pretty ironic…a line mechanic calling an older, experienced FO a failure. Sounds like sour grapes Michael. 😢
@@ficficio Not at all, it's a different thing altogether, you may find it hard to believe but line maintenance can be quite challenging and interesting, some people actually choose it over flying. What I meant was the left seat is the glory of graduation and the respect of the full story, and of course the extra 100K per annum.
@@michaelallen1396 You still shouldn't call lifelong FO a failure because you sound rude, ignorant, and vicious.
@@maryshane8023 It's like a teenager with training wheels on his bike. You know he can but he won't let his dad take them off, or his mom is defending him on You Tube.
Why I don't work in restos anymore. It was like smoking half a pack a day. I was sick and angry with my smoking co-workers for 7 yrs. Now an HVAC apprentice. Look forward to my smoke free future!
Garrett, coming from a union family (and was a former teamster myself) so i know all about how seniority is the most important thing. so i was telling my wife because of my age if i get hired by an airline i will never be captain (well i might go captain when i turn 64. juts to say i did it. LOL) i will stay F/O for all the time. so thanks for this video as this sounds like i am doing the right thing.
Why are you wearing four striped epaulets if you are an F/O?
Once again great content. With that said many may not agree with me but I feel make money while you’re young and not tied down. Quality of life is so important but more so when older. You want to be able to retire younger and enjoy that quality time when you’re older. Just my opinion. ❤
I would do the same. Especially if i was making good money. You're in a great position, where if you needed to become a captain for job security or something you would be one of the first people in with your seniority, but also in a great and happy spot finically. At least that what it sounds like. You can make up the difference of captain pay with investing your excess money and just keep your lifestyle inflation in check. All and all good for you man, hope it only continues to work out for you.
Das Glück spricht aus Dir ..❤🎉
Have you spoken to garret before
What’s troubling to me is that you are in aviation for the benefits and lifestyle. You are focused on starting a new business. It’s more admirable to be in a profession for the love of it-a pilot who loves airplanes and aviation and will be driven to improve and advance.
Why? SHouldn’t it be important that a person is good at their job? Not that their job is their life’s passion?
The voice ❤
What a sad thing to hear about these times. So, what do you prefer? Money or quality of life? Because having both is impossible.”
Garrett, blessings 🙏 Ps 91 and Ephesians 6, Amen. 💓💯♥️
So, why are you wearing Cpt. shoulder boards? Just curious.
It’s a fake uniform that he wears to make videos. It’s not his actual uniform for work.
Stolen valor 😅
You Left Charlotte For New York!1😅 Liked That Spot You HaD In Charlotte Was Sweet!1💯💯💯
Why are you wearing Captain epaulettes ?
It’s a fake uniform that he wears to film his videos. He doesn’t wear his actual work uniform as frist officer pilot 🧑✈️ on videos.. he talk about this in couple older TH-cam videos
But epaulettes are not fake….they are a rank. It does clash with the message of the video saying he wants to remain as an FO whilst wearing Captains rank.
@@battyjoe this is a fake uniform that he wears for his videos. He doesn’t wear his actual work uniform with his athletes of frist officer pilot on it.. he said in the previous video of people want to send them the right app for that fake uniform do it.. and those are his old ones from when he was a captain.. just keep them and you’re allowed to do that. He talk about this before.. previous video on here.. don’t need rude about it
It’s not rude, just an observation. I am a captain and it strikes me as weird,, unless he was demoted in the last 3 days since it was posted on TH-cam…if I was rude I would have said a bit ‘wannabe captain’ but wasn’t rude 😊
@@battyjoe if you simply don’t like it, then send him the right palettes for his fake uniform that he just wears to make videos in.. and he was the captain before if you look previous TH-cam videos he’s talked about it before.. So I don’t think it’s weird that he wears a fake uniform for TH-cam videos so he doesn’t offend his company if he wears his actual uniform.. I’m done with this 😂😂 like he said in previous video if you want to send him the right applets to him go ahead that’s why he said..
Young aspiring pilots today have it so much better compared to about 15-20 yrs ago. Great opportunities if they are willing to put the work in.
ooh what a sexy sounding title "narrow body first officer"
kinda like that mysterious "tight end" i sometimes hear on sports tv broadcasts🙂
Good.
U r the best
If you don't wanna be a CA fine, but don't wear 4 bars for youtube. People work for that. They carry the responsibility. It's not only seniority. You gotta put in the work.
He was a captain at the regional airlines, just not with the majors now. He DID earn the right to wear the bars
My dad is 63 and only just promoted to captain.
Interesting to hear New York is the most junior base. I was expecting nyc to be one of the more desirable bases.
The cost of living in NY is a big turnoff for anyone who can choose between different bases. You get paid the same, might as well live in Dallas and enjoy the cheaper cost of living.
@@matrixwalkersame with Charlotte, DCA and Chicago
You are young, this days life starts at 40 , You have enough time to arrange your life the way you want it before thinking of seniority Garrett😊
Well airline pilots have to legally retire at 65. So life does not start there.
why are you wearing 4 stripes then?
It’s a fake uniform that he wears to film his TikTok videos. He doesn’t wear his actual uniform as frist officer pilot in his video.. he talk about this past older TH-cam videos
If he ever had been Captain on his current aircraft or a former aircraft at his current airline I believe he keeps his stripes even though he downgraded to First Officer
@@airhost2000 he was captain in past with current airline.. that TH-cam video about it in past. He downgrade back to frist officer pilot with his current airline.. it’s fake uniform that he’s wearing in this video he wears it for all his videos. He doesn’t wear his actual uniform from work because he doesn’t want to show off his company and dispenses them
Stolen valor 😅
Smart man. Life balance is huge to me as me. Quality vs quantity. 🤙
What is the average salary of a first officer at a regional airline?
Around $90,000 a year
Minimum wage
That shirt is what; an extra small? I used to try to wear my clothes like this too; how you get that thing on and off without ripping it?
Kind of cringe to wear 4 stripes while talking about remaining a FO
Saying one thing but subconsciously wanting something else….???
❤❤❤ love you pilot 😍
I prefer flight deck videos rather than the pure talking videos but I guess that not is always possible on a working flight deck.
do you fly the MAX 9??
He fly the 737
Since he says his company has a 737 base in Miami, I’d assume he works for American. American doesn’t fly MAX 9’s.
@@matrixwalker yes he is based with American, but he he works out of New York. He started last March… he only working in Miami for the month of march .. he talk about in his instagram story other day
@@xowestcoast09xo cool, it’d be cool to catch a ride with him one day, but sadly I think that will be tough since my home airport is LAX and I’m mostly flying Delta these days.
What degree do you need to be a pilot
You don’t need a major
thank you for your help
you don't need a degree, you must get an ATPL (air transport pilots license). In order to get this, you must get a CPL (commercial pilot license), ME/IR (multi engine piston aircraft and instrument rating), MCC (Multi Crew cooperation), and ATPL theory exams passed. This will give you a "frozen ATPL". Once you have gotten this, you need your type rating which allows you to fly large jet airliners. Usually you apply for a job as a first officer at an airline and they provide this training, but you must pay for it. You need to now build up your hours to 1500 hours of flight time to get your ATPL unfrozen. Hope this helped.
J@@albalqanican you get license online
@@albalqani You don't need a degree but it is highly recommended if you want to get hired at any airline company.
captains get the groopies bro
Seems like it’s short term gain for possible long term pain. Why not put in the work now, build your seniority as captain, put in the long hours now while you’re young and no one is at home to care - no wife, no children to miss out on. Put in the long days, lower quality of life now so when you do have family and children you can choose your schedule so it works for family life. Set yourself up now for the kind of family time you want in the future.
Captain is not a separate seniority list, he is putting in seniority as captain being in the right seat still.
Congratulations on your success. Do the airlines provide shirts that fit??