This was the most-requested video that you guys asked for! I tried my best to make it a comprehensive view showing what one of my busiest days looks like. What else do you want to learn about being a pilot?
@Swayne Martin - it'd be awesome if you could add additional flight details besides the current time to arrival, like approx current altitude, airspeed, heading or geolocation, phase of flight etc. I would love to demonstrate your videos to our aviation customer service course training program students.
@@renoaviation7967 You don't get into a flight school. You pay. I suggest not flying until after University and do Integrated Training and get your frozen ATPL. Don't get your PPL at 17 unless you want to pay a shit ton for training
@@renoaviation7967 It's a LOT cheaper to get a normal 4-Year-Bachelors and go to integrated than get your private at 17 and still have 5 licenses to go. Integrated usually costs 15k-20k, while getting all the licenses costs over 100,000 dollars. It's not worth it, bud.
How things have changed ! My Dad was a captain for TWA and retired in 1975 . I spent most of my earlier days traveling around the country with him. A coast to coast, 5 hour trip non stop resulted in an overnight layover, and 85 hours per month flight time. You guys have it rough now, and should be praised for your love of flight. We thank you all for the service so needed by modern society. Good luck, and be safe. The spirit of our Lord be beneath your wings, you're runways always too long, your altitude too high, and the plane never fail.
85 hrs at 5 hrs per day means 17 days on and 13 days off. I prefer the other way, 17 days off per month which I managed 2/3'rds of the time over 22 yrs.
My dad is a GSE maintenance officer For American Airlines, in LaGuardia Airport, NY. So I respect your stay through with the company and helping my dad keep his job. Thank you, and a Thank you to all the airline crew.
As an aviation student currently trying to fumble my way through CFI training, this is exactly what I needed today. You never disappoint! Thank you Swayne!
Swayne, you said it best with your last statement. What it all comes down to is, it’s a job. There are good days and bad days. In the end, you’re doing what you trained for and you enjoy what you’re doing! To me, that makes it a little less of a job. Thanks for taking us along, I really appreciate you making and sharing your life through these videos!
Thank you Swayne! Your videos are so inspiring to so many of us including myself, a 17 year old Student Pilot. Thanks for all of your amazing videos and tips. Stay awesome! Hope to meet you one day!
@@SwayneMartinPilot hello I am from Manhattan Beach California but I live in Dubuque Iowa whenever I fly home to visit Los Angeles Manhattan Beach I fly American Eagle from Dubuque Iowa to Chicago connecting flight to LAX thanks so much for all your videos enjoy them all safe flying take care
I’m currently training at LIFT academy in Indiana, once I’m done I’ll be flying the Embraer 170 at republic airways so this was a great glimpse into what’s ahead for me. Nothing but excited!
I love the Embraer 170, here in brazil where I from almost all regional routes use it. Embraers in general have such sleek and modern cockpits, even comparison to airbus. I hope to fly one of them somedays but for now only on simulator because Im 17 and don’t know lots English to be a pilot
Great job!! As a passenger I’m always so wrapped up in the where, when and how of traveling that it’s easy to forget all the hard work that goes in to getting me safely to my destination. So thanks to you and everyone that makes it happen…Well done
I truly admire your passion for flying, as well as appreciating your professional production. How do you find the time and energy to do all that on a busy schedule like yours can be a good topic on its own.
I’m in the railroad industry and it’s about the same right now and I appreciate your look into starting out and the regionals! I’m really debating making a career change right now into flying and really enjoy a current look into what the regional life is like. Thank you so much.
Greetings from South Africa doing my fixed wing training here, Thank you for the little pieces of detail that makes this video all the more inspiring. Great video Captain!
Amazing video as always, Swayne! I'm a native of Lexington, KY so it was great to see you fly into our neck of the woods! Hope you're doing well during this uncertain time, and hope things get back to normal for you all soon!
So cool to see the look in your eyes as you were actually flying the aircraft: great to see a pilot who actually LOVES and ENJOYS his job!!!! I was a flight attendant for TWA back in the day, and too many times I flew with a piloting crew who hated flying!!! It always seemed to make my job a little harder when the pilots weren't happy with their job. I remember the 4 and 5 day trips TWA used to send us on; they were brutal, but overall I had the most fun I've ever had in my entire life! Anyway, thank you for the video!
Just went to through your whole video list. Its so impressive that you have had this direction in life from early on. I love the way that forming a bond with your crew is a major part of your life. I do hope though that your passion is not erased through tyranny of the monthly bid and the commute on the El I hope you keep your position through these terrible times, and once they are over, you will continue to flourish. Oh and on top of that - love the production values of your videos.
I LOVE watching videos of flights from place to place, and since our world has come to a standstill because of this pandemic, I’ve been scared to fly...so I can “pretend” to fly by watching these videos. (Yes, I’m weird.) 🤪 But I have ALWAYS wondered what a day was like for a pilot (how many flights in a day, etc.). And then suddenly your video shows up on my feed! Very interesting! I can’t believe how long of a day you really have! And here I thought my day as a teacher was long! Wrong! Anyway, I’ve subscribed and can’t wait to watch more videos! Thank you for getting people from place to place safely. And be safe out there! 😁👍
Great video! I work at the CLT airport and being able to work with the pilots is a major highlight. I travel a lot and always thank the pilots when exiting the aircraft as these trips would not be possible without you guys. You are greatly appreciated! Stay safe!
Your love for the job shines through! Superb video quality and wonderful presentation - a joy to watch! As a Brit, it's also great to hear of different towns and cities in the US that wouldn'nt normally crop up!
I've followed your channel all the way from the beginning. This video, like the others, is masterfully produced. Thanks for sharing your day in the life. I recognize that these are trying times and I, for one, would like a video or two on what a day in the life is during this national emergency. Take care and Stay Safe....
A great video,thank you. A pilot has a difficult job you are responsible for many lives ..I always thank the pilots that get me from point A to B safely. It's a great feeling when the jet touches down . Stay safe😊
I appreciate the honesty presented in this video. It’s a far cry from the self absorbed, self promoting Charlotte based pilot who can’t stop talking about himself.
SPOT ON! This is precisely what I ( and many others) have been looking for. The shot of the sunset at 6:00 was so well done and one of my favorite sights to view while in the air. And yes, those midwest winters can be cold and cruel. The addition of the 'information bubbles' were an upgrade above many others vids. Stay healthy, fly safe and we too all shall make it through this pandemic. Once again a great example of someone doing what he is passionate about, is quite good at it and has a slice of artistry within.
What I love most about flying at Dubuque is seeing the American Embraer takeoff and land almost everyday. Sadly, they closed the flight operations, but I get why. Very nice video 👍🏻
I loved your thoughts at the end about what's most important about being a pilot. I'm at college right now and trying what to do for my career, and every since I was a kid, airports and flights have filled me with wonder and excitement. Being a pilot is high on my list of interests. You guys do good work!
you're one on the best airline-pilot vlogger i ever see. perfect cuts, wonderful storytelling, fantastic background music. a big thanks you and CIAO from Italy!
I remember when I was taking one Asiana Airlines short-haul international flight, the first officer for the returning flight was actually serving as cabin crew for business class.
Hey dude, I’m a young boy and I know so much about airplanes and they mean so much to me and I would love to be a pilot in the future for an airbus a320. Thanks for the inspiring content and keep up the good work!
As someone who works in the aviation industry myself, these times are madness. My home airport London Heathrow is pretty much dead. Single runway ops, shut down 2 out of 4 terminals, planes parked everywhere. On the other hand, our cargo planes are jam packed, even the additional A330F is packed.
Hey Swayne, Could you make a video outlining the uniform requirements of an airline pilot. Eg. how your company issues uniforms + what you must wear at each stage/location/time.
It's pretty simple, really. (I'm a pilot at a different regional airline, but it's pretty similar from company to company.) A couple days after you start work, they measure you and order your uniform, which in our case was - 4 white shirts with epaulettes (i chose 2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve) - 2 pairs of black uniform pants - 2 black neckties - 1 black uniform blazer with 3 stripes on the sleeve (3 stripes denotes a first officer, 4 denotes a captain) - 1 pair of epaulette sleeves (3 stripes; worn on the shirt) Every new pilot had to buy the above (and supply their own black belt, black shoes, and black socks). There were also a few optional items which some of us ordered: an airline pilot hat; an overcoat; a black sweater with epaulettes; and/or a leather jacket like the one the captain is wearing in this video. At my airline, the company paid half of the cost of the initial uniform (about $600) and the rest was deducted from our first paycheck. The company gives you two metal wings (one pair worn on the shirt and one on the blazer) Uniform wear rules are pretty similar from company to company, and are spelled out in the company's operations manual. You must wear the uniform when you are operating a flight. You can optionally wear it during your commute to work; some pilots commute in their uniform and others change into it when they get to the airport.
@@mdickinson My airline has pretty similar standards, however, I never had to pay for anything and I'm shocked there are airlines that charge for uniforms. Also we are supposed to cover our uniform if wearing it during a commute, but no one does that. Referring to the original question: yes, there's like a 10 page document about uniform guidelines, but nobody is bothered enough to read the whole thing. Company got pretty pissed by the relatively new trend of flight crews wearing funny colored socks on duty, so these guidelines update way too frequently.
I loved watching this. I currently work for Envoy above the wing and seeing this just pushes me more to follow my dreams of being a Mainline and regional pilot in my near future. Hope to see you one day and be flying together! (:
I love how your videos definitely have been improved overtime. I’m in love with aviation working on my private for years.. ups and downs in life, thank you for taking me fly with these videos
0:30 on the right is OGs (Old grounds social) went there a decent amount early in college, now a rising senior don't go there anymore and miss it lol. But, awesome video! Might be able to see ya on the red line one day!
I too would feel sad if I were in your shoes. I hope you find comfort knowing that everyone is dealing with this. If you just keep your positive attitude, your work will still count. Nothing you’ve done is wasted because no one is getting ahead of anyone right now. Plus, your dream is going to be even sweeter once you get there after this pause. Good luck @A2aviation
This film highlights just what it's like. I fly Citation bizjets around Europe and it is repetitive. In and out of cabs, hotels, night away in a foreign country etc. But it's those small wins in the Jet. Seeing the sun set from 40,000ft or cloud surfing your way up to the cruise. Its a brilliant job with some great highlights.
i JUST NEED TO TELL YOU.... Im not a pilot.... just an aviation nerd..... I really enjoy your videos.... You explain things very well.... and they are produced VERY WELL....... Fabulous music..... great shooting..... and something to learn as well... GREAT JOB!!!!! I wish you all the luck!!! You will make a great captain someday!!
What's even more impressive, is the fact that you have 5 flights in a day and you still get the time to record them. Bruh, I've tried to record a small training flight and I get fucking annoyed at carrying my one little GoPro and mount.
At first I wanted to go Military…. Got Addicted to watching Swayne’s videos for past time . Now I am enrolled in a college flight school and dreaming about flying an Airline
I know you probably won’t ever see this comment, but I just wanted to say thank you. I’m 17. I’ve always wanted to be a pilot, I’ve started to work towards my PPL 2 years ago, but gave up. I’m gay, and the industry scared me. I didn’t discover your videos until months later, and then decided to work towards it again. I never realized how accepting this industry really could be. I’m now going to Auburn next fall and will work towards my dream of being a pilot in their flight program. Thank you. I seriously just gave up on this, and you really motivated me. ☺️
L Brown Congratulations! Never give up man. I’m so glad I was able to provide a little inspiration. I was worried about being gay in this industry too, but it’s been incredibly supportive. I work with great crews who respect each other and I’m sure you’ll find the same. Best of luck and HAVE FUN at Auburn!
The one and only Captain Tom Maxwell. I hope he is still well! I know him and his brother Bill. Talked to them/you many times on H/G Alley Ramp Control. Work in the AA Ramp Tower; afternoons. Cool seeing Tom and all the ORD sights. 'Talk' to you soon, Swayne.
Most pilots arrive at a regional airline relatively young (age 24-39) and stay there just long enough to get the required hours to get hired at a major airline. But some pilots like their position at the regional and stay there for their entire careers!
@@SwayneMartinPilot Agreed...and BTW, I'm not a Chicago based captain, so doubt we'll ever fly together, but if we do, Beach Burrito or Starbucks on me
Peter Kerusso when he hits ATP mins, the recalls of thousands of pilots will be underway. There won't be any job for him for at least 4-5 years with multiple regionals closing shop.
@@prorobo Indeed. Global economy is falling like a rock. People won't have money to pay for tickets, even the cheap companies ones. I will keep flying because the company i work for pays for it...but overseas & remote weekends and vacations for everyone 3-5 times a year? Hell no, it wont happen for a long time...
This was the most-requested video that you guys asked for! I tried my best to make it a comprehensive view showing what one of my busiest days looks like. What else do you want to learn about being a pilot?
Why the repost?
Why did you remove this and again re uploaded it?
Awesome DAY-IN-THE-LIFE video.
@@TexasRanger1996 It had some upload errors that I found and had to fix. All good now though!
@@misanpokharel1416 There were some glitches on the first version so I quickly fixed them
Bro. Loved the little “random” fact bubbles that you popped up throughout the video. Awesome content
Glad you noticed! First time I've tried out graphics like this
Swayne Martin I remember watching your video of flying in Hawaii for your first time as a airline pilot!
@Swayne Martin - it'd be awesome if you could add additional flight details besides the current time to arrival, like approx current altitude, airspeed, heading or geolocation, phase of flight etc. I would love to demonstrate your videos to our aviation customer service course training program students.
@@SwayneMartinPilot Those graphic pop-ups are awesome! 👊🏼
@@SwayneMartinPilot What's the name of the song you added to the clips showing the flight? They are inspiring. 03:48 Please 🙏🏻
I am 15 years old. As an aspiring pilot, I really find your videos informative and enjoyable to watch. Thanks, and keep it up!
aye bro im 15 and want to be an airline or military fighter pilot
@@bladefrost2905 Im also 15 and I cant wait to get into a good flight school
@@renoaviation7967 You don't get into a flight school. You pay. I suggest not flying until after University and do Integrated Training and get your frozen ATPL. Don't get your PPL at 17 unless you want to pay a shit ton for training
@@aviation19k71 I'd rather pay than not go to flight school at all
@@renoaviation7967 It's a LOT cheaper to get a normal 4-Year-Bachelors and go to integrated than get your private at 17 and still have 5 licenses to go. Integrated usually costs 15k-20k, while getting all the licenses costs over 100,000 dollars. It's not worth it, bud.
How things have changed ! My Dad was a captain for TWA and retired in 1975 . I spent most of my earlier days traveling around the country with him. A coast to coast, 5 hour trip non stop resulted in an overnight layover, and 85 hours per month flight time. You guys have it rough now, and should be praised for your love of flight. We thank you all for the service so needed by modern society. Good luck, and be safe. The spirit of our Lord be beneath your wings, you're runways always too long, your altitude too high, and the plane never fail.
85 hrs at 5 hrs per day means 17 days on and 13 days off. I prefer the other way, 17 days off per month which I managed 2/3'rds of the time over 22 yrs.
@@buckmurdock2500seniority and airline if you wouldn’t mind? This info is worth a lot to me.
in Jesus name AMEN. God bless you brother. Jesus loves you!
That seems like the most effective combination: an old "salty dog" captain, with a new and enthusiastic "up and comer" 1st officer.
Tom was a great guy to fly with! Very knowledgable
Tom definitely looks like he’s got a wealth of knowledge and experience.
He is funny though I have spoken with him on intercom as a ground support couple of times pushing aircraft out of the gate
Tom looks like an old vet who smokes Marlboro red cigarettes
@@SwayneMartinPilot
i could tell. plus he looked very humble and ready to impart knowledge.
Hope these “normal” times come back soon. Great video Swayne.
Agreed!
Swayne Martin Just finished my loe with envoy, hoping ioe comes up soon 😢
Lorenz Korn Yeah same but we all know it’s not for a while.
Same :(
Agreed my friend! We are all in this together and Normal time will prevail!
0:09 Rare footage of Swayne with Stan Lee.
😂😂
holy shit
yooooo
Stan Lee thought he could die - WRONG! We'll just grab another version of him from somewhere in the multiverse! "Nuff Said...
true indeed
My grandfather’s architect firm was the one that helped design the current terminal building there at Lexington, KY.
That's awesome!
Lexington Blue Grass such a nice little terminal in lovely area
Amazing! I live in Lexington.
My dad is a GSE maintenance officer For American Airlines, in LaGuardia Airport, NY. So I respect your stay through with the company and helping my dad keep his job. Thank you, and a Thank you to all the airline crew.
What a small world
This is crazy considering I’m a pilot in training and knowing that my days could be this busy is mine blowing
This is one of the best videos you’ve ever made. See you in the skies my friend
Thanks Reece! Took a lot of effort to make this one so I'm happy to hear that
Good video! 🛩💚❤️
@@SwayneMartinPilot If you don't mind, what is the music that starts at 1:45?
As an aviation student currently trying to fumble my way through CFI training, this is exactly what I needed today. You never disappoint! Thank you Swayne!
Glad you liked it! CFI is tough work
@@SwayneMartinPilot Says the guy that didn't do CFI
@@BilllyBillz He was making an observation?
@@BilllyBillz why didn’t he do cfi?
Swayne, you said it best with your last statement. What it all comes down to is, it’s a job. There are good days and bad days. In the end, you’re doing what you trained for and you enjoy what you’re doing! To me, that makes it a little less of a job. Thanks for taking us along, I really appreciate you making and sharing your life through these videos!
Awesome! Would be cool to have you as a guest in one of my Live sessions. Let me know if you are interested. Stay safe.
Sorry bud I guess he didn’t see it
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG *.*
Jay M holy shit I really?
I'm from Indonesian
I like your video
@@yentimaryeni1196 so what
We don’t care whether you are from indonesian or indonesia
04:07 shows how satisfied you are for being what you really want to be and happy working with what you like!! There’s nothing to compare
Thank you Swayne! Your videos are so inspiring to so many of us including myself, a 17 year old Student Pilot. Thanks for all of your amazing videos and tips. Stay awesome! Hope to meet you one day!
Thanks Jayden! So glad you liked it
@@SwayneMartinPilot hello I am from Manhattan Beach California but I live in Dubuque Iowa whenever I fly home to visit Los Angeles Manhattan Beach I fly American Eagle from Dubuque Iowa to Chicago connecting flight to LAX thanks so much for all your videos enjoy them all safe flying take care
truly one of the best pilot channels out there! the creativity and passion that you put in these videos is incredible. keep the videos up
So glad you like it man
Yeah they are awesome
I’m currently training at LIFT academy in Indiana, once I’m done I’ll be flying the Embraer 170 at republic airways so this was a great glimpse into what’s ahead for me. Nothing but excited!
I love the Embraer 170, here in brazil where I from almost all regional routes use it. Embraers in general have such sleek and modern cockpits, even comparison to airbus. I hope to fly one of them somedays but for now only on simulator because Im 17 and don’t know lots English to be a pilot
How's it going?
Great job!! As a passenger I’m always so wrapped up in the where, when and how of traveling that it’s easy to forget all the hard work that goes in to getting me safely to my destination. So thanks to you and everyone that makes it happen…Well done
14 Hour day and only 5 hours spent in the air! I envy your passion! Brilliant work.
Missed the chance to say you ENVOY his passion! Lol!
One of your best ones yet, Swayne! Impressive to see the amount of work that goes into a day of flying.
It's definitely a LOT of work
I really just wanna grasp the difficulty of being a pilot before i go to deep, This video helps me understand how difficult it is to be a pilot.
I truly admire your passion for flying, as well as appreciating your professional production. How do you find the time and energy to do all that on a busy schedule like yours can be a good topic on its own.
Wow. The quality of your videos is on another level. Great job
I’m in the railroad industry and it’s about the same right now and I appreciate your look into starting out and the regionals! I’m really debating making a career change right now into flying and really enjoy a current look into what the regional life is like. Thank you so much.
With the airline industry on life support, I’m surprised this dude still has a job.
Not that i wish him ill will. Love this guy. Stay safe buddy.....
Greetings from South Africa doing my fixed wing training here, Thank you for the little pieces of detail that makes this video all the more inspiring. Great video Captain!
I swear Swayne has never created a bad video
He’s meticulous
This industry is tough not only for the business owners but for the pilots... Great video
6:47 Actually really liked that ending quote for some reason
Yeah I enjoyed it too
Amazing video as always, Swayne! I'm a native of Lexington, KY so it was great to see you fly into our neck of the woods! Hope you're doing well during this uncertain time, and hope things get back to normal for you all soon!
Thanks! So glad you liked the video. Lexington is a beautiful area!
I've been on a second binge watching spree with all of your videos. Love your vids man and thanks for all the advice in the videos.
That's awesome!
Hope to be hearing your voice over the intercom of an American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER as the captain in the near future 👊
Haha maybe one day, a LONG time from now!
@@SwayneMartinPilot youngest American Airlines 777 captain🤷♂️ doesn't seem like a far throw, *CAPTAIN* Swayne
Swayne Martin you can do it if you set that Goal.. Go back 10yrs from today and what was your mindset back then
Hey! Easy there bub. Said the airbus CEO😂😂
You'll get there.
First Officer Martin; God bless you for this video...it was absolutely brilliant.
Molly Ambass Thanks Molly!
So cool to see the look in your eyes as you were actually flying the aircraft: great to see a pilot who actually LOVES and ENJOYS his job!!!! I was a flight attendant for TWA back in the day, and too many times I flew with a piloting crew who hated flying!!! It always seemed to make my job a little harder when the pilots weren't happy with their job. I remember the 4 and 5 day trips TWA used to send us on; they were brutal, but overall I had the most fun I've ever had in my entire life! Anyway, thank you for the video!
And on top of all of that work you still manage to find time to setup, record, edit, and upload these amazing videos, keep up the good work bro!!
Just went to through your whole video list.
Its so impressive that you have had this direction in life from early on.
I love the way that forming a bond with your crew is a major part of your life.
I do hope though that your passion is not erased through tyranny of the monthly bid and the commute on the El
I hope you keep your position through these terrible times, and once they are over, you will continue to flourish.
Oh and on top of that - love the production values of your videos.
I LOVE watching videos of flights from place to place, and since our world has come to a standstill because of this pandemic, I’ve been scared to fly...so I can “pretend” to fly by watching these videos. (Yes, I’m weird.) 🤪 But I have ALWAYS wondered what a day was like for a pilot (how many flights in a day, etc.). And then suddenly your video shows up on my feed! Very interesting! I can’t believe how long of a day you really have! And here I thought my day as a teacher was long! Wrong!
Anyway, I’ve subscribed and can’t wait to watch more videos! Thank you for getting people from place to place safely. And be safe out there! 😁👍
Great video! I work at the CLT airport and being able to work with the pilots is a major highlight. I travel a lot and always thank the pilots when exiting the aircraft as these trips would not be possible without you guys. You are greatly appreciated! Stay safe!
You make awesome videos with great quality and it is clear that a lot of thought and effort goes into them.
Thanks Liam!
Thanks for the upload keeping me entertained as I’m currently in lockdown! Stay safe I can’t wait to be back flying again
Glad I could make it a little more fun today!
Your love for the job shines through! Superb video quality and wonderful presentation - a joy to watch! As a Brit, it's also great to hear of different towns and cities in the US that wouldn'nt normally crop up!
I've followed your channel all the way from the beginning. This video, like the others, is masterfully produced. Thanks for sharing your day in the life. I recognize that these are trying times and I, for one, would like a video or two on what a day in the life is during this national emergency. Take care and Stay Safe....
So glad you liked it!
I can’t express how much I love your videos!
I live near ORD actually. I don’t go there much, but if I do, I love plane spotting there. Great video though!
This video is so well done. The editing, the graphics, the storyline, everything. Congrats. Wow. A pilot who knows how to edit!
A great video,thank you. A pilot has a difficult job you are responsible for many lives ..I always thank the pilots that get me from point A to B safely. It's a great feeling when the jet touches down . Stay safe😊
Bro I got to say, you have the best editing/thumbnails.
I appreciate the honesty presented in this video. It’s a far cry from the self absorbed, self promoting Charlotte based pilot who can’t stop talking about himself.
SPOT ON! This is precisely what I ( and many others) have been looking for. The shot of the sunset at 6:00 was so well done and one of my favorite sights to view while in the air. And yes, those midwest winters can be cold and cruel. The addition of the 'information bubbles' were an upgrade above many others vids. Stay healthy, fly safe and we too all shall make it through this pandemic. Once again a great example of someone doing what he is passionate about, is quite good at it and has a slice of artistry within.
This video was sooo inspiring.. Every time I see an airplane I fall in love more and more with the aviation world 😍
I’m a 9 year old watching this but it’s inspiring me to be a pilot and that quote at the end of the vid was nice
What I love most about flying at Dubuque is seeing the American Embraer takeoff and land almost everyday. Sadly, they closed the flight operations, but I get why. Very nice video 👍🏻
I loved your thoughts at the end about what's most important about being a pilot. I'm at college right now and trying what to do for my career, and every since I was a kid, airports and flights have filled me with wonder and excitement. Being a pilot is high on my list of interests. You guys do good work!
you're one on the best airline-pilot vlogger i ever see. perfect cuts, wonderful storytelling, fantastic background music. a big thanks you and CIAO from Italy!
Man this is a lot of work but can’t wait this is great, best job ever.
Amazing you can do all this and still push out quality content, I genuinely don’t see how that Is possible?
Takes a lot of scheduling and organizing my time
@@SwayneMartinPilot Very true. Always take the time you need
I remember when I was taking one Asiana Airlines short-haul international flight, the first officer for the returning flight was actually serving as cabin crew for business class.
THANK YOU for everything you do to ensure that all of us get from point A to point B in safe way.
Remember…it had nothing to do with the mechanics
Hey dude, I’m a young boy and I know so much about airplanes and they mean so much to me and I would love to be a pilot in the future for an airbus a320. Thanks for the inspiring content and keep up the good work!
"It's really brutal in the midwest"
Me: Yea and I'm from Michigan
Seems like a tough journey, but I would definitely jump into it. Thanks for the video 👍🏻 good job
Awesome, Hoping to work the Tower one day, even if that means starting off in a town you've never heard of
Pilots are the most bad ass's on this planet. Nothing but respect to all of you
As someone who works in the aviation industry myself, these times are madness. My home airport London Heathrow is pretty much dead. Single runway ops, shut down 2 out of 4 terminals, planes parked everywhere.
On the other hand, our cargo planes are jam packed, even the additional A330F is packed.
Hey Swayne,
Could you make a video outlining the uniform requirements of an airline pilot. Eg. how your company issues uniforms + what you must wear at each stage/location/time.
It's pretty simple, really. (I'm a pilot at a different regional airline, but it's pretty similar from company to company.)
A couple days after you start work, they measure you and order your uniform, which in our case was
- 4 white shirts with epaulettes (i chose 2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
- 2 pairs of black uniform pants
- 2 black neckties
- 1 black uniform blazer with 3 stripes on the sleeve (3 stripes denotes a first officer, 4 denotes a captain)
- 1 pair of epaulette sleeves (3 stripes; worn on the shirt)
Every new pilot had to buy the above (and supply their own black belt, black shoes, and black socks). There were also a few optional items which some of us ordered: an airline pilot hat; an overcoat; a black sweater with epaulettes; and/or a leather jacket like the one the captain is wearing in this video.
At my airline, the company paid half of the cost of the initial uniform (about $600) and the rest was deducted from our first paycheck. The company gives you two metal wings (one pair worn on the shirt and one on the blazer)
Uniform wear rules are pretty similar from company to company, and are spelled out in the company's operations manual. You must wear the uniform when you are operating a flight. You can optionally wear it during your commute to work; some pilots commute in their uniform and others change into it when they get to the airport.
@@mdickinson My airline has pretty similar standards, however, I never had to pay for anything and I'm shocked there are airlines that charge for uniforms. Also we are supposed to cover our uniform if wearing it during a commute, but no one does that.
Referring to the original question: yes, there's like a 10 page document about uniform guidelines, but nobody is bothered enough to read the whole thing. Company got pretty pissed by the relatively new trend of flight crews wearing funny colored socks on duty, so these guidelines update way too frequently.
I loved watching this. I currently work for Envoy above the wing and seeing this just pushes me more to follow my dreams of being a Mainline and regional pilot in my near future. Hope to see you one day and be flying together! (:
I hope you will do it bro
No one
Literally no-one
Me: *thinking his captian is stan lee*
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Lol exactly what I thought
I keep coming back to these videos to keep motivated, thanks!
Love this video. Fly safe bud!
0:02 what is the intro music please
Does it feel strange Deadheading on a plane you just flew? I mean walk out of the cockpit and taking a seat in the back🤔
This is a blue line train to ORD.
I've done it the other way, really convenient :D
Contrast to LAX which does not have such a connection
Anthony Kernich True, that’s what I like about european airports, the connectivity.
Ding dong. Doors closing
I love how your videos definitely have been improved overtime. I’m in love with aviation working on my private for years.. ups and downs in life, thank you for taking me fly with these videos
You do such an amazing job with your videos. I really appreciate you bringing us along.
0:30 on the right is OGs (Old grounds social) went there a decent amount early in college, now a rising senior don't go there anymore and miss it lol. But, awesome video! Might be able to see ya on the red line one day!
I am so sad, my training with the airlines was cut early. It might be a few years before I can finally realize my dream 😭
That's tough and I'm sorry to hear that. Aviation will eventually rebound but it might take time!
I too would feel sad if I were in your shoes. I hope you find comfort knowing that everyone is dealing with this. If you just keep your positive attitude, your work will still count. Nothing you’ve done is wasted because no one is getting ahead of anyone right now. Plus, your dream is going to be even sweeter once you get there after this pause. Good luck @A2aviation
Early this time around!!
Yep!
This film highlights just what it's like. I fly Citation bizjets around Europe and it is repetitive. In and out of cabs, hotels, night away in a foreign country etc. But it's those small wins in the Jet. Seeing the sun set from 40,000ft or cloud surfing your way up to the cruise. Its a brilliant job with some great highlights.
i JUST NEED TO TELL YOU.... Im not a pilot.... just an aviation nerd..... I really enjoy your videos.... You explain things very well.... and they are produced VERY WELL....... Fabulous music..... great shooting..... and something to learn as well... GREAT JOB!!!!! I wish you all the luck!!! You will make a great captain someday!!
Why dont u have more subscribers? you need more, you deserve more!
Am I the only one who thinks Swayne looks like an adorable puppy when he smiles?
I desperately needed this motivation 😂
Keep your head up! Thinks will get back to normal soon Ben
What's even more impressive, is the fact that you have 5 flights in a day and you still get the time to record them.
Bruh, I've tried to record a small training flight and I get fucking annoyed at carrying my one little GoPro and mount.
At first I wanted to go Military…. Got Addicted to watching Swayne’s videos for past time . Now I am enrolled in a college flight school and dreaming about flying an Airline
I know you probably won’t ever see this comment, but I just wanted to say thank you. I’m 17. I’ve always wanted to be a pilot, I’ve started to work towards my PPL 2 years ago, but gave up. I’m gay, and the industry scared me. I didn’t discover your videos until months later, and then decided to work towards it again. I never realized how accepting this industry really could be. I’m now going to Auburn next fall and will work towards my dream of being a pilot in their flight program. Thank you. I seriously just gave up on this, and you really motivated me. ☺️
L Brown Congratulations! Never give up man. I’m so glad I was able to provide a little inspiration. I was worried about being gay in this industry too, but it’s been incredibly supportive. I work with great crews who respect each other and I’m sure you’ll find the same. Best of luck and HAVE FUN at Auburn!
Damn you got a flight with the LEGEND Stan "the man" Lee!!🔥
I've just started studying for the PPL, so hopefully by 2023, this will be me.
Big Thanks to the Pilots like you who serve our great nation. What would we do without Y'all heroes.
The one and only Captain Tom Maxwell. I hope he is still well! I know him and his brother Bill. Talked to them/you many times on H/G Alley Ramp Control. Work in the AA Ramp Tower; afternoons. Cool seeing Tom and all the ORD sights. 'Talk' to you soon, Swayne.
Jeff Gebhardt Talk to ya soon! Hope this blows over sooner rather than later
It’s amazing to see the generational difference between Swayne and the Capt, that guy look like he’s flown a million hrs.
Most pilots arrive at a regional airline relatively young (age 24-39) and stay there just long enough to get the required hours to get hired at a major airline. But some pilots like their position at the regional and stay there for their entire careers!
When you said get something to eat in ORD, I was already thinking of Burrito Beach before you even showed it!
Aaron Shotts it’s the best!
@@SwayneMartinPilot Agreed...and BTW, I'm not a Chicago based captain, so doubt we'll ever fly together, but if we do, Beach Burrito or Starbucks on me
4:17 Is the grass blue tho?
Multiple legs and swapping birds makes for a long day. The birds love it as they rather turn and burn than sit on the ground. Thanks for sharing.
Graphics throughout the video 🙌🏽 Stepping that video content up for sure!
Thanks Cavin!
You've inspired me to become an airline pilot.
Good time to start with that...🤔🤔
@@henryrollins9177 disagree, by the time he finishes with school, getting hired etc... he will be in great shape do it Jordan!
Peter Kerusso when he hits ATP mins, the recalls of thousands of pilots will be underway. There won't be any job for him for at least 4-5 years with multiple regionals closing shop.
@@prorobo Indeed. Global economy is falling like a rock. People won't have money to pay for tickets, even the cheap companies ones. I will keep flying because the company i work for pays for it...but overseas & remote weekends and vacations for everyone 3-5 times a year? Hell no, it wont happen for a long time...
Dude I'm in Iowa!!!! Wish I would've known earlier would love to meet you. Actually plan on going to school and going to Envoy Air.
Brandon Crall University of Dubuque has a great aviation program in Iowa and it is located that the last stop in this video!
I remembered seeing you here at ORD filming a video with a flight attendant at H1B
Excellent vlog👏🏼😉
Thank you for your service to humanity. God bless you and your family. Peace be unto you