39 Flights | 1 Month Flying with Captain Lisa
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- Your Path - Become An Airline Pilot Today: uafly.co/3mWnOpB ... As airline pilots, we're usually thrown into small metal tubes for weeks on end with people we've never met. That's one thing that makes this career unique and challenging. But this time, I got to fly an entire month in a row (39 flights!) with my friend Lisa. When you're an airline pilot, your life is a balance of 3 main forces: quality of life, quality of job, and quality of pay. In this video, you'll get the chance to glimpse inside one month's schedule to see the pros and cons of how each force balanced my flying schedule.
My career started by flying for Mokulele Airlines and so did Lisa's... Talk about a small world! After a few years working as a school teacher, Lisa decided she needed a new challenge and became a flight attendant for United Airlines. She was then convinced by a few pilots on one of her flights to give flight training a shot. After getting a Master's Degree in a completely unrelated career field, then becoming a flight attendant, Lisa made yet another career change at 30 years old and is now an airline captain! Lisa is the perfect example that there's no better time to follow your dreams.
THANK YOU, Lisa, and all of our amazing flight attendants for making this month one of my favorite memories as a pilot. I'll always remember that this month at work hardly felt like work at all.
If there's something you want to learn about becoming an airline pilot, shoot me a message on Instagram @swayne.martin or leave me a comment below!
(Cockpit scenes filmed under Part 91 with approval of Envoy Air, Inc. Footage not recorded in chronological order.)
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Schedule Overview
1:56 Capt. Lisa's Career Change
3:05 We BOTH Flew for Mokulele Airlines!
3:25 The Reality of Cold Overnights
3:42 Why Are Chicago Pilots In Miami?
4:27 How Line Bidding Works
6:02 Balance of Life, Job, Pay
7:10 Needed Change of Pace
7:45 Make Your Job Work For You!
Music Licensing: Epidemic Sound and Artlist
Thanks for watching,
-Swayne Martin - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Being a pilot is a balance of quality of life, quality of job, and quality of pay. If you pull on one, the others shrink. Not every month can work out this well... But I'm so glad I experienced with AMAZING crews. What else do you want to learn about being an airline pilot?
Everything... this is going to be my life for the rest of my life. Hopefully within the next 3 years 🤣🤣
Yeah, as a 50 year old, it's cute to see you go through stages that I know are coming, as I eagerly wait for your next video, so I can learn from you too
Does it ever get hard to change time zones constantly???
What route did you take to the airlines and how did you decide what was best for you? I am getting to the age where I need to start thinking about how I am going to become an airline pilot and I would love a video about the path you took and the decisions along the way! Great video Swayne!
How can You get tiped rated for another airplane in the airline?
From being a school teacher to being an air stewardess and now a full ranked captain....that is one very brave chick,...woman
Perv…
Good god you’re such a simp
What a creep you are.
I spent 12 years in the military, 4 years being a mechanic at a dealership with amazing benefits and quit it all to start flight training in summer of 2018. I just got my CFI last week and will be graduating with my double I and multi next semester and I'm 36 years old. It's never too late!
Congrats!
I'm happy to have read this!!
I'm currently (just turned) 36 as well, got my PPL 2 years ago, and while my family keeps telling me I should go back to flight lessons, I keep saying I'm too old. Been wanting to be a pilot since the 6th grade.
Reading this is inspiring.
What airport are you out of if you don't mind me asking ?
Dereklacy, K-rod and Captain Lisa not only inspire me triggers me to stand up right and pursue becoming a pilot. Im 31 its not too late, 7 years as a light car mechanic.
Whats the pilot pay??
i mean if youre 64 is probably is too late then lol
Lisa is a childhood classmate of mine. A wonderful person.
awesomeeee
Very cool!
It’s the greatest job in the world. Don’t let anyone ever tell you any different. My career lasted for over 40 years, and my last flight was just as much fun as my first. I’m reading through the comments and I see a lot of people saying, “I always dreamed of being a pilot”. Go for it! It’s not an easy road, but once you’re there you’ll never regret it. I wouldn’t trade a nanosecond of my career for all the tea in China.
Best of luck, and never give up.
After driving a tow truck for 14 1/2 years, I started flight training. I'm 37 now and I'm getting ready to take my CPLSE checkride in the next week or two. I'll probably be approaching 40 by the time I get to the regionals. I hated driving a tow truck but took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do. I'm attending AeroGuard in Phoenix, AZ and working on my Bachelor's of Science in Aeronautics at Embry Riddle.
That’s awesome!
It’s been a year sense you posted this comment. How are you doing now??
Have you gotten a job as a pilot yet?!!
@Ben Benjamin After instructing for a while, I moved onto flying a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. Tours, charter and cargo.
I'm 39. Only a few hours from my private checkride. I was just approved for a loan for a 141 school. I tell people I'm still considering my decision, but in my heart I know I'm going to take the leap of faith. I could never live with myself if I allowed fear and security of a miserable, well paying job to get in the way of my dream. I logged my first 15 flight hours 9 years ago. In a matter of a few months I soloed, found a house, quit flying to help pay for it, and was expecting our 3rd child. I thought I would never fly again before retirement. 9 months ago I was getting depressed thinking I would forever be a skilled laborer/underachiever. That's when I decided I was going figure out a way to afford training and wouldn't take no for an answer. Before I knew it, I was securing regular weekend handyman work and had logged another 60 hours into my training. My point to all of this is, don't ever give up on the dream. If you really want it; you can obtain it.
Another TH-camr Nancy Bradshaw finished her ATP at 38! Keep going brother!
Keep it up Joe! Don't ever give up on your dream.
Never go with a 141 school, you will pay 10 times more. Go to your local 91 outfit and find a CFI you like and trust. (Study and be prepared for your lessons and you’ll knock out your ratings.)
Although not as shiny as a 141 school, you will pay WAY less and learn the exact same stuff at your local flight school. I personally know many pilots who are still paying off their $100k+ loan for ATP or other 141 schools whose slick salesmanship suck you into their programs.
"I was getting depressed thinking I would forever be a skilled laborer/underachiever" wow man fuck you, you're the guy who's not spending time with his kids in order to do side jobs so you can become a pilot so you can spend even less time with your kids.
"Underachiever"
Bravo 👏
Joe, 39 really is a Spring chicken! Not old at all for any type of flying job + the timing is right!! good luck, it will work out just fine :]]
You’re truly an inspiration, Lisa - not only to women who dream of being a commercial airline pilot, but to anyone who holds themselves back from new challenges or believes “it’s too late” to become what you always dreamed of being. At age 37 you’ve figured out so much about yourself, embraced new journeys, and pursued entirely different career paths literally from Step 1 - never once giving in to self-doubt or questioning the wisdom of your choice. You went exactly where your heart led you… something all of us should do in our lives. Well done!
Thanks for the ❤️ Swayne!
Cool getting to hear Lisa’s story! Glad you are enjoying the Bahamas and South Florida! 👍🏼
Thanks for watching Steve! Jealous you've gotten to do so much of that flying!
@@SwayneMartinPilot why are you still a first officer? Can't upgrade?
Steveoooooooo
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Selamat,malam,Martin.Ayoklah,datang,KeKampung,Mh,di,kampung,Mh,tidak,ada,Covitt.👍👍👍🍅
You’re video editing on this entire video is just a master piece and high quality and its just amazing that it doesn’t have a single ad. You’re doing amazing man!!
Lisa seems like a really cool person and friend
She sure is! Class act and excellent pilot
and she is cute!
@@SwayneMartinPilot you and Lisa hook up? Lol
@@sirthomasevangelion1258 bruh
@@sirthomasevangelion1258 I believe he mentioned in another video that he had someone already.
That’s amazing, she was 30 years old when she made that decision... it is inspiring since I am 31 and still have that in my heart to fly/ be a pilot. Never too late!
Swayne, you're a natural at commentary. you started a psuedo contest here with "never too late". I began my 121 career as an FO at age 54. if there's anyone out there that claims they're too old, that's rubbish! i like your balance triad however, by us CHOOSING to be pilots, we naturally accept a different quality of life than the average folk. While we go to work, it's not a JOB. Consider the whole enchilada when it comes to pay, and not just the greenbacks. keep having fun and tapeing your stories.
That’s AWESOME!
Who else can't wait to become a pilot? I am starting Ground School and it overwhelms me greatly knowing that I'm taking the first step towards my dream since I was 4 years old. Watching you for about 2 or 3 years and gaining inspiration every video!
😢this was amazing to read!! Way to go! you got this!! Fulfill your dream and God bless!!
@@lesliebrown4386 Thank you very much and may God bless you too
The E145 is such a beautiful aircraft and your footage just makes it look even better. Great video as always
Agreed
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It’s like a wedding cake made out of dog shit. Beautiful on the outside, no so much on the inside.
@@tybauer1108 f
No. The E-145’s suck. Way too tiny
10 years of banking, 10 years of being an accident investigator, and like your captain, I became an airline pilot after needing a change. Love this job! 3 years at SKW on the 175 SFO. Keep up the great work man. Ps. Love 30hr cdt overnights.
I am an aspiring pilot and currently in class 12 and due to financial constraints of my family,flying schools are out of reach for me but after hearing lisa's story on her struggle and motivation to not give up,i just felt a boost of energy and self confidence in myself,i will definitely become a pilot one day and those days i will always remember to thank you for these videos which gave me that little push towards achieving my dream.
THANK YOU SWAYNE FOR THIS VIDEO
Unbelievable, I googled cessna landing when I got Flight Sim 5 years ago, I was not even pilot-interested back then, just google tutorial to land my plane in the game. I saw you.
I cant believe this, 5 years later youtube recommended your video, I literally dropped my jaws and I am very happy for your journey. YOU MADEEE ITT.
Seeing your video has given me so much joy because last year, in the deepest point, where everything was stopped due to COVID, I decided to change my career, working full time and finance my study at the same time. I am at near end of PPL, CPL next year hopefully. This has been my greatest and gambling decision so far, considering the world situation right now. I was full of self doubt, sleepless nights thinking if it is even worth it after all.
But I believe my choice now. Dude I wish nothing but the best for you, you inspired me alot.
I’m 35, just got my ppl, working on instrument now with the goal of flying for an airline. Love your videos Swayne! Thanks for the inspiration 🤙
Congrats on the PPL. keep going strong!
@@aztecpilot9862 thank you, I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to do even if it is a little late. I’m looking forward to a great flying career!
Congrats on you Private! Keep pushing on and working hard; you'll be at the majors before you know it! Aviation is a way of life, not just a job or a commitment.
Keep on going bro, hopefully I get to throw down the gear for you at the airlines as your FO one day. See you in the sky.
@@carlott13 nice words and work towards it and it will come true
Lisa gives off amazing energy!! I STAN her omg
Absolutely so inspirational for me. Keep these videos coming as they make my day! Hope you're staying safe.
Getting out in nice weather is great R&R. Sometimes it pays getting a crappy schedule for better quality of life. No brainer between Chicago and Miami in the cold months. Flying with a good friend always makes work more enjoyable and less stressful.
do friends have the balls to do that
Very inspiring video Swayne as usual ! And very cool to hear Lisa's storie !
This video really made my day. A great reminder for all of us to get out of a rut…and Lisa’s story is very inspiring. Keep up the great work! Love the scenery shots.
Great video, as usual, and amazing that you and Lisa are able to fly together for an entire month! Probably wouldn’t be so great if you guys didn’t get along so well but seems you two are like peanut butter & jelly! Thanks Swayne (and Lisa)!
Aye! You're back, finally! My wife and I love watching your videos, I started my path towards an airline in August and out of all the aviators who post you are our favorite haha love your vids!
This is the another job I can never do, besides medical field. As an engineer, I travel a lot, at least twice a month. That is even too much for me. I applaud you guys.
I'm glad that you are still flying Swayne. I enjoy your videos. They are well thought out and edited. Your enthusiasm for flying is infectious. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for posting another great video Swayne. Glad it worked out for you and your Captain/Friend Lisa too, what a story she has to motivate others. Keep posting. Thanks!
Such an inspiring story, just recently i shared cockpit with a female captain that started as gate agent and moved all the way up to line training captain passing through flight attendant, cabin chief, first officer and then captain, all within the same airline. A lot of good career stories out there!
That was exactly what I needed, thanks Swayne! After my application to the European Flight Academy was put on hold due to the pandemic, I lost pretty much all hope that I could become a pilot in any reasonable timeframe. Hearing Lisa switching careers at 30 makes me incredibly happy and while I still have a long way to go (currently only at ~20 hours since my PPL), this finally gave me the motivation to drive out to the airport again and look around the country in the trusty Cessna of my flight school to build more flight time and reach out to the EFA to see if there are any updates on when they are opening up again.
Your videos have always been a big source of motivation for me and I am extremely grateful for that!
Happy Birthday! I’m glad you got a break from Chicago’s harsh winter! I was happy to see you were with your friend Lisa too!
Really enjoy your videos and stories! Stay safe and have a good spring!
Your videos are always so well done. Thank you for sharing these. Your videos give me an opportunity to live vicariously through your career for an industry that I love but never had the confidence to pursue.
Every time I watch one of your videos it makes me want to become a pilot even more! Great video Swayne!
Thanks for the update. Sounds as though you are enjoying life as you progress in your career.
Just happy to see you again and that you are still flying. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for posting. It’s great when you work with someone you are compatible with. I once had a partner for five years. We knew what each other was thinking or about to do.
It’s amazing how you can stretch an 8 minute video into this great production. Love it
I love your vids, thanks for publishing them. You inspire me to become a pilot. Planning to get a PPL in 2 years. Thanks for giving me inspiration.
Love the content as always. Beautiful production, pleasure to watch. Thanks!
Great series so far. I like that you're honest about the positives and negatives of the job.
hearing captain lisa's story is incredible. im about to turn 29 and thought "i probably missed the curve" and am stuck in my boring career. just knowing its possible is amazing, thanks for all the content you make my friend.
The best pilot motivator on TH-cam in times like these. Thank you!
Along with Pilot garrett
Thanks for keeping us motivated during these difficult times Swayne!
Thank you for sharing Lisa’s story. I am 30 right now and this helped boost my motivation in changing careers.
This is awesome man!! You’ve come a long way since the begging of this channel!! Keeep it up we love you!!
Thanks you very motivating! 29 year old student pilot just completed my ground portion
Excellent vid Swayne. So lucky to be paired with a friend from a previous career.....especially in winter. Keep up the great vids!
Great video and big congrats to Lisa! The power of wanting a better life and choosing to make a difference great job! Very inspirational!
great video Swayne! I have a similar experience with captain Lisa! I was also a flight attendant with united airlines. I got a ground school with southern airways in a couple month. Hopefully i could be in your shoes in a couple years. keep up with the good work Swayne!
This is suck a great video!! So inspiring to hear Lisa”s story I know so many pilots who have just their PPL and are afraid to continue because of their age this proves it just takes drive and determination! Way to go Lisa!!!
I know!
Glad to see you back, Swayne. Your videos are always so educational!
Great video!! Thank you for sharing your story. POSITIVITY radiates throughout!!! Good people You and Lisa!!
My dad was a pilot for continental airlines. He was always flying so barely saw him growing up. If you are a family person, be prepared to go days even weeks with out seeing family.
Ya...not always a good thing
I had that lifestyle for a while. Not good!
That only happens when the pilot is low in seniority. Once we've been at the job a while, we have lots of time off. When flying wide-body aircraft on international routes, it almost feels like a part-time job. Like Swayne mentioned in the video, a pilot can make more money by flying more, but that means more time away. We either choose more pay, or better quality of life.
@@KeepingOnTheWatch Which most probably do.
@@KeepingOnTheWatch Andrew's comments were about Continental, and Swayne works for Envoy. They both have/had (Continental no longer exists) seniority bidding systems. My company does as well.
The crew sure can make or break the trip experience. Great video as always and thank you for sharing your story Lisa!
Wonderful snap shot of your flying schedule. Aviation is like a bottleneck but if you really love flying you will make it at the end. Well done Lisa and well done Swayne. Safe flying and looking forward to seeing more of your trips.
Always a great day when we can see one of your new videos! Love seeing the world through your eyes.
Thanks David!
Aircraft Maintenance Technician from AA, massive respect and love for this video and representation of life in the Airline Industry.
Totally get you in the balancing act we all play.
Stay stay and keep making those hours- see you at Mainline.
+1
Delta AMT here...26 years.
Gratifying job working in the airline industry. Better be flexible though. Stay Safe, everyone!
Happy Belated Birthday and it's awesome to both you and Lisa, former MW crew flying and bidding together.
Stay blessed, Safe flights, and always enjoy seeing your videos.
Aloha Nui Loa,
Noa former MW Regional Operations Manager,
Caravan and E170s
2002-2010
From Oahu
I miss our Mokulele family!
@@SwayneMartinPilot I concede, seeing Mokulele grow and the many great times will always be a chapter, I'll treasure as well.
Take care always,
Noa
Your videos are just getting better and better! You keep me motivated to get through my CPL exams 🙏 thank you.
So kind and beautiful people! So cool, and so nice to be able to look forward to your videos, not only that, but check out your past creations! Thanks for sharing these experiences with us!
Seeing you flying a plane at this young age makes me think that even COVID won’t destroy my dream
Keep working for your dream, because in the end its worth it.
JetBlue predicts they're gonna be on par with their pre-covid flight numbers by early September. Covid won't be a factor soon.
COVID was never the problem, political stupidity was.
@@sqwk2559 That's not relevant to the topic at hand champ.
@@sqwk2559 Stupidity identified
I’m 29 and almost finished with my bachelors degree. I plan on enrolling in flight school once I’m done. Lisa’s story is truly inspiring and reminds me to keep my nose on the grind pursuing my dreams!
That’s awesome! That’s why we wanted to make sure to include it
As always, great video! I just want them to be longer. So inspiring
What an awesome story Lisa has! Looks like you both had a very nice month.
Swayne, you create outstanding videos. They remind me of my start in the industry 21 years ago. Stay safe! Cheers!
Thanks for watching!
Love watching your videos, they are very informative and fun to watch.
Another great video and story Swayne! Thanks!
Hi Swayne, thanks for the latest upload. Just stumbled on your channel by accident and, I'm hooked. Great presentations and so professional. Looking forward to the next one. All the best and very kind regards, Steve (from the the UK)....
I was 39 when I left a biz career to become an airline pilot! Never too late!
Am looking at changing my career too to become a pilot.am 33 years right now.
most excellent. never too late. how do you like 121 OPS?
@@aztecpilot9862 I like them cz i would rather fly passengers in large planes
Wow Michael! I’ve been beating myself up because I am currently 29 years old and everyone keeps telling me that it’s too late. I am in law enforcement but I am not happy. Ever since I was a little boy I always dreamed of becoming a pilot.
@@bravocharlie24 you should go for it! It made me very happy. And just a couple of years later one of my brothers who was a surgeon quit and became an airline pilot. Life is too short. Happiness is key. If you can, make the switch.
My wife is the one who drove me to change.
My dad was an AF pilot so we always wanted to fly. When I was young is thought money was everything. It doesn't make you happy!
Nice video Swayne! Always great to see the experiences of an ATP.
My dad was a Pan Am pilot for 30 yrs flying international. He would have the same crew the whole month which he loved. He was based out of Miami and San Francisco. This builds an amazing flight team. He would do 30 days out and 30 days home. Always brought home films of his trips. Great memories.
Love your videos, keep them coming!
I Love it so much when you upload it makes my day! Thanks for uploading
Thanks for watching!
@@SwayneMartinPilot Thanks for Being an Awsome TH-camr
Always puts a smile on me watching you're videos! Love the background music aswell!
Thank You for making this Video Swyane Martin it help to reinspire me to Continuously push for my dream of Being a US Naval Aviator keep making your video and continue to inspire the Next Generations Pilots safe travels man
I encourage any woman or young women to get into aviation, it’s such a rewarding experience and career. The younger you start the more hours you be able to accumulate, and be your best chance to fly heavy’s. Good luck!
Beautiful and inspiring. Kudos to Captain Lisa. Such an inspiration. 💖💖💖✈✈✈
Thank you for posting this man. I always enjoy your videos, and you are a very professional pilot. Maybe one day I'll get the chance to be on one of your flights!
Swayne Thank you so much for your videos!!! I love it when I get alerted to another adventure!! Thank you so much!
I made the decision a year ago at 39 years old. I will have my commercial rating and hopefully CFI at my one year mark. So far...worth every minute and I cannot wait to reach my goal of the airlines. Great video Swayne. And Lisa....mad props for taking that leap.
inspiring story, how is it going now?
Wonderful awesome video Swayne! That is just so neat how your schedule worked out! So I saw you had a 4 hour layover in KMLI. Not far from my home! I have flown out of Moline several years back on Northwest Airlink. What a great experience that was! I'm sure it would have been nice to have Sam in the Bahamas as well! But flying with a friend for the whole month cycle obviously was great as you expressed. Have an awesome weekend! Mark in Iowa.
Excellent video Swayne!...Lisa's hard work/determination has and will continue to pay off. You really do a nice job of capturing the spirit of flight with beautiful photography & editing of your videos. I recently retired (after 34 years) as a Delta B777 Captain. Best job in the world! Keep up the great videos and I"m sure you & Lisa will be flying for a major carrier soon!
I really needed to hear Captain Lisa’s story, thank you for sharing such an inspirational video with us!!!
Cool vid and dig to see our crew members having a good time.
Great content and very thorough explanations, which is appreciated!! Keep the videos coming!!
Will do!
Sensacional poder ver o dia a dia de vcs. Parabéns a Comandante. Deu pra ver que ela é extremamente dedicada. Ótimo vídeo!!! Forte abraço itamar. São Paulo - Brasil
Nice that you got to fly with a good friend and able to change scenery...as always a very well filmed video
Welcome back Capt Lisa
The video quality, music, and video topic were all great today! Happy Birthday, and thanks for another great video :)
Kok,Ingga,ada.photobaru,Abang,Sam..
Chatbarunya,mana???
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👍👍
Great video. Happy birthday!
Very inspirational! I've been hesitating for a few years on becoming a pilot.. Operating 3 different companies at 22yrs old doesn't stop me now. I was always into aviation, every sound of a plane in the sky I always have chills looking up at what aircraft I see.. It is calling me! I certainly want to take this opportunity! Thank you for this video Swayne!
I love your videos , again very informative and educational!! Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Jason!
Excellent production value. Keep it up.
Awesome video and really nice shots! Lisa’s story is inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching Muhammad!
Awesome to hear Lisa’s story and great you got to fly with a friend as well. And she’s very easy on the eyes which isn’t bad either 😊😉
I've been waiting for it videos for over a month,now I get🙏🙏🙏
Same
I started working for Envoy not too long ago and then this got recommended to me! If you ever land at my airport I’ll be sure to say hi! :) awesome video!!
I needed to see this video this morning. I've been seriously considering taking my PPL class. Now Im for sure, gonna do it. Thanks bud
Great production and quality content Swayne! Keep em coming.