@@mylayoverlife You're welcome. We have a common love for flying, although I'm not a pilot I have served time assisting the flight crews of C-130, C-17, and C-5 cargo aircraft, and believe me when I tell you I wouldn't trade that time for anything in the world. I'm currently the senior training instructor for the Joint Air Load Planners Course in Europe and love what I do. Hope to hear from you soon.
We do love aviation because it takes us to fun, new places. I book my flights early to get the best options and lowest price. I then spend months watching the flight fill up, or get canceled
Just got off a flight from Japan on ANA Nippon, the Japanese flight attendant introduced the pilots calling the first officer "Best Helper"! Many pilots when asked what you do, just say im a heavy equipment operator.
I'm doing my flight training out of Inflight and actually have my CFI chekride in that very room next Tuesday! Think I was actually there studying the day you all filmed. Thank you for all the great videos!
I knew about your channel a while ago, but recently started to watch it more. Keep up the great work! I love air travel and the overall business of aviation.
It would’ve been cool to hear some questions about how your career has worked with your wife and children. And do you ever get lonely being away 18 days a month at hotels by yourself?
Very interesting interview, thank you for all the insight! I come from an aviation family, my grandfather flew a B-24 during WW2 and later flew for Pan Am for many years. Have always wanted to learn how to fly but am intimidated by the time and commitment.
Aspiring pilot here in Minot, ND (which received a shout-out of sorts in the video 😂). I just recently found your channel and I’m loving it. I’ll be subscribing to this podcast as well! Cheers!
Always seems like you love your job. You mentioned you like international flights over domestic, hands down. Which company do you think is best if you were coming into commercial now and why? When is United going to start using the Concord? Is that a goal for some.or is the Dreamliner the bragging rights? So many questions...this was interesting. ☆
Hi Paul, just wanted to say I love your videos. I’m looking into becoming a Airline pilot. I plan on going to flight school in a month or so. Any advise would be great. Thank you
I’m supposed to fly out of Minneapolis on Wednesday during the snowstorm. How much wind /snow can you take off in? Wondering about delays. We went ahead and switched it to Friday since I don’t think I’d even make it to the airport with 25 inches of snow and 45mph wind lol
I’m based in MSP, my morning flights Thursday are cancelled already. There’s a limit to how fast snow removal can occur, and they can’t use the runways when they clear them obviously. Delta seems to be canceling a lot of flights.
Love the videos and the work/life balance you have going, I see that your international flights are only to Europe, is that because you are based on the east coast? I see that United fly here to Australia, are they crewed by west coast staff? I know you’d have some great layover adventures down here 👍 so I’d love to see your take on us.
That’s partly the reason, but the airplane I fly doesn’t have the range to go to Australia, even from the west coast. Perhaps one day I’ll switch to the 787 on the west coast and come visit Oz!
great video...I'm so glad I found your channel. My 13 yo son has expressed an interest in flying...what would be a good way to get his feet wet, so to speak, to see if there's a future in it for him?
As an over the road truck driver, I totally get the “Do you know Steve?” story. Some people think that all truck drivers know every trucker throughout the country. Great video!
I really enjoy your videos. This one is great because it makes it easier to see what you go through to become a pilot. Your passion for your profession is obvious. It’s interesting to hear you advocating for the stability of bigger airlines as far as jobs are concerned. I think flying has a fair bit of romantic hype and myths, you do a nice job of dispelling those fantasies giving young kids a more realistic goal for getting your license. I like how you lay out the expectations and needs of the job. I don’t think many people realize how complex and intense the competition for flying is. Your banter with the guys was really fun to watch. Thanks for doing this.
I appreciate that! It was nice to have a deep dive into my background for whoever’s interested, so they know that I didn’t just become a major airline captain overnight.
I was certainly excited to hear you say Rhinelander when talking about regional flying. My home town, currently 17 and working at Rhinelander-Oneida County as a lineman whilst completing PPL.
Your channel is showing me that there are even greener pastures ahead. I’m about to enter into the regionals and can’t wait to start. Hope to meet you someday!
Trying to use my military recruiting experience and aviations ops experience to work in recruiting for United. Stumbled upon this channel and have been watching ever since. Thanks for all the effort in putting these videos together. They're great!
Great Video. My 15 Year old niece is interested in piloting she took her first discovery flight and now we are signing her up for private pilot certificate. Thank you for sharing how you started out
Any Gracie school will be great!! Keep the attitude that you’re just there to learn and not prove anything to anybody and you’ll do great. Nobody likes a spazzy white belt. 🤙
I had the privilege to fly with you this morning IAH-EWR on the 764. Despite the very early morning, it was a great flight all around. This channel is great and now especially I look forward to the next video!
29:55 I wish I could say the 175 has good routes, LOL nope it sucks too, it’s no better than the 900. I don’t think Delta knows what to do with this fleet exactly. At least I never have to do those awful pro rate 200 routes. Cool that you guys went from Skywest to Sunny. I’m doing that same plan, start in a few months, hope to see you guys around. Glad to have him on, he’s the only Minneapolis pilot on social media!
Louisville is a nice destination especially if you get outside of town to see the state parks, bourbon trail, the corvette museum in Bowling Green, the Toyota factory in Georgetown or the horse farms near Lexington. Kentucky has a lot of natural beauty. Try broadening where you go outside of the mall area.
Awesome video, I enjoyed the comments about the 767-400, It's a shame they never built more of them, Think UA only has 16...... I did EWR-HNL-EWR on the 764..... If your company is cheap like most corporates & only buys economy on business trips, the 764 2/3/2 economy cabin is easier on long flights versus the 3/3/3 of the Dreamliners or even the 3/4/3 on the 'beast' 777-300. Although my last 2 EWR-SFO-EWR trips have been on the 773.
I been a fan of urs for a minute.... It just dawned on me, I am not a fan of much, not like a crazy fan, and I am big dude, basically ur size, about ur age, but if I ever walk on an airplane and you are the pilot I would probably lose my sh1t.... I'd turn into a J Bieber fan real quick 😂😂😂😂... that would be a sight to see 😂😂😂
Would love, if you can, show more content as you do your PreFlight walk around and explain what you're looking at and looking for and perhaps more cockpit explanation of instruments and items if possible. Thanks!
@mylayoverlife - Great Conversation here! I'd love to see a picture of this 'hotel' you/the UA Pilots stay in London. Sounds God awful! Haha - Please post when you get a chance!
Another pretty interesting video. Have travelled numerous times over the years on Continental/United to locations like Beijing, Athens, Amman, Rome, London, Hawaii to name a few. Looking forward to future videos in your Layover Life series.
hey! do you ever fly from munich to newark or from newark to zurich? cuz im flying polaris this summer on those routes on the 767-300er and it would be the coolest thing if you by chance happened to be the pilot!
When you upgrade, is it based on your overall seniority at the airline? For example: were you only able to get Captain on the 757/767 bc other Captains on smaller planes either turned down the switch in planes or is it bc you would be senior to those people via overall airline seniority?
Yep. It’s based on your overall seniority and what other people want. If there are 30 open spots, it’s open to everyone but only the 30 most senior people who bid for it will get it.
Gotcha, thanks! I’ve been hooked on watching your videos and also about airline pilot life as a whole ever since one of your videos was recommended in my feed a few months ago. Just trying to learn all I can about it. I’m considering taking a discovery flight soon. I can retire from law enforcement 8 years from now with a pension and I will be 43yrs old at that time. Trying to figure out if this would be a another career worth pursuing. Thanks again for the great content!
Man, this is starting to become one of my favorite UA-cam channels, keep doing what you're doing.
Thanks so much.
@@mylayoverlife You're welcome. We have a common love for flying, although I'm not a pilot I have served time assisting the flight crews of C-130, C-17, and C-5 cargo aircraft, and believe me when I tell you I wouldn't trade that time for anything in the world. I'm currently the senior training instructor for the Joint Air Load Planners Course in Europe and love what I do. Hope to hear from you soon.
We do love aviation because it takes us to fun, new places. I book my flights early to get the best options and lowest price. I then spend months watching the flight fill up, or get canceled
My Layover Life is one of my favorites. I love traveling and knowing what to do in a certain city is great.
That’s great
Just got off a flight from Japan on ANA Nippon, the Japanese flight attendant introduced the pilots calling the first officer "Best Helper"! Many pilots when asked what you do, just say im a heavy equipment operator.
It’s cool sitting in on the conversations
A recent subscriber here, loved the content of this video. Your positive personality is so contagious. Keep at it, Paul.
I'm doing my flight training out of Inflight and actually have my CFI chekride in that very room next Tuesday! Think I was actually there studying the day you all filmed. Thank you for all the great videos!
Awesome man!! Good luck!!
You pass?
I knew about your channel a while ago, but recently started to watch it more. Keep up the great work! I love air travel and the overall business of aviation.
loved this!!! I'm not a pilot but it's so interesting and fun to listen to you guys!...thx!!!
Inflight is a very well known school in the cities. Starting my training with them next week 😊
Great that you set a good tone in the cockpit, makes for a great flight
It would’ve been cool to hear some questions about how your career has worked with your wife and children. And do you ever get lonely being away 18 days a month at hotels by yourself?
It’s so fun to follow other people’s lives/careers to get insight into a whole other world…
Love your channel Paul! Your love for travel, your genuine personality and integrity shows thru your conversations and experiences. Keep it up!👏👏👏👏👏😃👍
Great video Paul. Please keep them coming. Safe travels.
I’m glad I’ve found your channel! Great editing and super interesting content. Keep up the good work!
This is great stuff, as an avgeek who picked the ‘other’ career this stuff is fascinating to hear! Subscribed to the podcast too 👍🏻
loved the video. thanks for talking about porto and lisbon! portugal is in your heart. ahahaha. And Aveiro, of course! Great video!
Very interesting interview, thank you for all the insight! I come from an aviation family, my grandfather flew a B-24 during WW2 and later flew for Pan Am for many years. Have always wanted to learn how to fly but am intimidated by the time and commitment.
Awesome video, good insight on the life of a commercial pilot.
Good stuff! Thank you for the smiles!
Love it. I don't think anyone knows just what a pilot goes through, unless you are one.
Just a great video..... I really enjoy your efforts in this regard.
Aspiring pilot here in Minot, ND (which received a shout-out of sorts in the video 😂). I just recently found your channel and I’m loving it. I’ll be subscribing to this podcast as well! Cheers!
Haha! No disrespect to Minot. 🤙
I really enjoyed this podcast man.
Hi. Great to see you
Fellow Peenucker! 2006-16 for me! The guys and gals at 9E were great!
Do more of these this was so informational for upcoming pilots🔥
Thank you for sharing
Always seems like you love your job. You mentioned you like international flights over domestic, hands down. Which company do you think is best if you were coming into commercial now and why? When is United going to start using the Concord? Is that a goal for some.or is the Dreamliner the bragging rights? So many questions...this was interesting. ☆
Excellent content.👍🏻
Thanks for the video
Hi Paul, just wanted to say I love your videos. I’m looking into becoming a Airline pilot. I plan on going to flight school in a month or so. Any advise would be great. Thank you
I’m supposed to fly out of Minneapolis on Wednesday during the snowstorm. How much wind /snow can you take off in? Wondering about delays. We went ahead and switched it to Friday since I don’t think I’d even make it to the airport with 25 inches of snow and 45mph wind lol
I’m based in MSP, my morning flights Thursday are cancelled already. There’s a limit to how fast snow removal can occur, and they can’t use the runways when they clear them obviously. Delta seems to be canceling a lot of flights.
Great interview. Really enjoyed that!
Great podcast you guys are winners
Next time in Frankfurt I would be happy to take you on a tour and we can compare how layover life is within germanys biggest Airline 👍.
Loved this!
Love your channel, I was at 9E from 2006 -2012. MSP 06-08
I must have just missed you. I left in November of 2006.
Haha!! You pulled one of the ear muffs off! So Boeing 😂
Haha! I never thought of that. 😂
Loved it!!
Great video! Very interesting
Thank you for loving aviation
Love the videos and the work/life balance you have going, I see that your international flights are only to Europe, is that because you are based on the east coast?
I see that United fly here to Australia, are they crewed by west coast staff?
I know you’d have some great layover adventures down here 👍 so I’d love to see your take on us.
That’s partly the reason, but the airplane I fly doesn’t have the range to go to Australia, even from the west coast. Perhaps one day I’ll switch to the 787 on the west coast and come visit Oz!
great video...I'm so glad I found your channel. My 13 yo son has expressed an interest in flying...what would be a good way to get his feet wet, so to speak, to see if there's a future in it for him?
Awesome! Bring him out to your local airport and ask for an intro flight. That’ll give him a chance to fly a little and get a taste for it!
That’s awesome.
How did you begin your journey into becoming a Pilot?
As a former tow pilot I can tell you your life was in peril riding in that tow plane.
Haha! I don’t doubt you.
Holy SHIT - you waited 15 YEARS to upgrade - reason “I beeeed more tuition for the kids .”
Wow … just - wow
Jesus loves us God bless everyone!!!!
As an over the road truck driver, I totally get the “Do you know Steve?” story. Some people think that all truck drivers know every trucker throughout the country. Great video!
I really enjoy your videos. This one is great because it makes it easier to see what you go through to become a pilot. Your passion for your profession is obvious. It’s interesting to hear you advocating for the stability of bigger airlines as far as jobs are concerned. I think flying has a fair bit of romantic hype and myths, you do a nice job of dispelling those fantasies giving young kids a more realistic goal for getting your license. I like how you lay out the expectations and needs of the job. I don’t think many people realize how complex and intense the competition for flying is.
Your banter with the guys was really fun to watch. Thanks for doing this.
I appreciate that! It was nice to have a deep dive into my background for whoever’s interested, so they know that I didn’t just become a major airline captain overnight.
Thank you Paul for this! It was so great to hear you guys discuss everything aviation and to hear your story!
I was certainly excited to hear you say Rhinelander when talking about regional flying. My home town, currently 17 and working at Rhinelander-Oneida County as a lineman whilst completing PPL.
Too technical for me to enjoy or appreciate. But I admire your passion.
What in your opinion is the best route in becoming an airline pilot?
I know nothing about all the technical talk, but still found the interview fascinating and fun.
Your channel is showing me that there are even greener pastures ahead. I’m about to enter into the regionals and can’t wait to start. Hope to meet you someday!
I understand not leaving the hotel room (and the HATE for it) in Escanaba. That's my hometown. There is NOTHING special about it until August 😄
Trying to use my military recruiting experience and aviations ops experience to work in recruiting for United. Stumbled upon this channel and have been watching ever since. Thanks for all the effort in putting these videos together. They're great!
Great Video. My 15 Year old niece is interested in piloting she took her first discovery flight and now we are signing her up for private pilot certificate. Thank you for sharing how you started out
Great podcast, thanks for sharing!
Put up some of your early flying days photos 😃
Great content and Podcast. Keeping it low key and real will inspire the next group of pilots.✈️
I’m one of those passengers that likes to be in a moving plane rather than stopped 😂
Really enjoy your content, Paul! Thank you for sharing!!
Great podcast, thanks for doing this Paul!
That was LAX! In & Out!
Damn all the SDF hate.. 😐
I am absolutely loving your channel, keep up the great work
Great stuff Paul, keep them coming!
Looking into starting jujitsu! I live in San Antonio and am looking at a Gracie Barra school. Any tips on what I should look out for?
Any Gracie school will be great!! Keep the attitude that you’re just there to learn and not prove anything to anybody and you’ll do great. Nobody likes a spazzy white belt. 🤙
@@mylayoverlife I may come to you quite a bit for some questions!
I had the privilege to fly with you this morning IAH-EWR on the 764. Despite the very early morning, it was a great flight all around. This channel is great and now especially I look forward to the next video!
Our purser said someone recognized me. 🫣 Hope you enjoyed your flight!! Thanks for joining us.
Hi Paul, love the channel.
29:55 I wish I could say the 175 has good routes, LOL nope it sucks too, it’s no better than the 900. I don’t think Delta knows what to do with this fleet exactly. At least I never have to do those awful pro rate 200 routes. Cool that you guys went from Skywest to Sunny. I’m doing that same plan, start in a few months, hope to see you guys around. Glad to have him on, he’s the only Minneapolis pilot on social media!
I Love this content
100k on the way keep grinding Paul 👏🏾👏🏾
With United’s large order of 787’s, any interest in moving to the Dreamliner?
Of course…but I’ll stick to the 757/767 for a better schedule.
So how much longer will the 757s and 767s be flying? You will eventually be flying the 787, right?
Louisville is a nice destination especially if you get outside of town to see the state parks, bourbon trail, the corvette museum in Bowling Green, the Toyota factory in Georgetown or the horse farms near Lexington. Kentucky has a lot of natural beauty. Try broadening where you go outside of the mall area.
Awesome video, I enjoyed the comments about the 767-400, It's a shame they never built more of them, Think UA only has 16...... I did EWR-HNL-EWR on the 764..... If your company is cheap like most corporates & only buys economy on business trips, the 764 2/3/2 economy cabin is easier on long flights versus the 3/3/3 of the Dreamliners or even the 3/4/3 on the 'beast' 777-300. Although my last 2 EWR-SFO-EWR trips have been on the 773.
I been a fan of urs for a minute.... It just dawned on me, I am not a fan of much, not like a crazy fan, and I am big dude, basically ur size, about ur age, but if I ever walk on an airplane and you are the pilot I would probably lose my sh1t.... I'd turn into a J Bieber fan real quick 😂😂😂😂... that would be a sight to see 😂😂😂
Would love, if you can, show more content as you do your PreFlight walk around and explain what you're looking at and looking for and perhaps more cockpit explanation of instruments and items if possible. Thanks!
@mylayoverlife - Great Conversation here! I'd love to see a picture of this 'hotel' you/the UA Pilots stay in London. Sounds God awful! Haha - Please post when you get a chance!
Another pretty interesting video. Have travelled numerous times over the years on Continental/United to locations like Beijing, Athens, Amman, Rome, London, Hawaii to name a few. Looking forward to future videos in your Layover Life series.
Thanks so much. Working on a new vid this weekend.
I just want to ask what is the price of fuel for a airplane traveling from a city to another
Paul, you are adorable. I bet you would be enjoyable to work with.
I wish I was still in aviation. Miss it every day🙁
Sorry about that.
Great content, thanks buddy 🙌
love this! AWESOME video!
He said, "Victoria Secret"!!!
Hi Paul waiting for ur next trip
I wish I was a first officer
Really enjoyed this
hey! do you ever fly from munich to newark or from newark to zurich? cuz im flying polaris this summer on those routes on the 767-300er and it would be the coolest thing if you by chance happened to be the pilot!
Awesome! You never know! I could be up there.
Have you flown with Chris or Pat Cooke?
I don’t think so.
When you upgrade, is it based on your overall seniority at the airline? For example: were you only able to get Captain on the 757/767 bc other Captains on smaller planes either turned down the switch in planes or is it bc you would be senior to those people via overall airline seniority?
Yep. It’s based on your overall seniority and what other people want. If there are 30 open spots, it’s open to everyone but only the 30 most senior people who bid for it will get it.
Gotcha, thanks! I’ve been hooked on watching your videos and also about airline pilot life as a whole ever since one of your videos was recommended in my feed a few months ago. Just trying to learn all I can about it. I’m considering taking a discovery flight soon. I can retire from law enforcement 8 years from now with a pension and I will be 43yrs old at that time. Trying to figure out if this would be a another career worth pursuing. Thanks again for the great content!
Uh.... .questioners: "not cool" drilling your "guest" after his congenial interview responses.
You need to partner with @SwayneMartinPilot and do a video together!