Thanks for taking us along on your adventures and promotion!! THANKS also to your company for allowing you to be such a cheerful ambassador for them !!
Honestly Ernie, I was having a difficult day and this brought a smile to my face. No one deserves this more than you. Thank you for all the inspiration and I cannot wait to see you share your journey toward Cap Big Ern not only with us “day one folks”, but with the hundreds of thousands of future subscribers who are about to be inspired, entertained and educated without knowing it yet. Man I can go on and on but this seems like a good place to leave it. CONGRATULATIONS CAP!
On my flight from Omaha to Houston Hobby we had the youngest Southwest Airlines pilot flying the plane at the age of 24 and was the co-pilot and was her first ever flight too. The plane was on a Boeing 737-700 N233LV was the tail number and the flight was very bumpy due to cross winds and the weather with storms in the area. Had to go from FL 37 to FL 28 Plus the landing on Runway 13R was hard but not too bad.
Ten years for an upgrade! SW is my airline when possible. In my opinion they have the best pilots and aircraft. I recently read that SW only hires about 2% of applicants. So congratulations on being the best of the best
Congratulations! A friend from brand x rode in the jump seat with SWA a few days ago said the crew told him that you had a new hire class of 18 a few weeks ago, 4 showed up. For all the youngsters out there, seats are available!
You have the perfect attitude for success on UA-cam (and in life btw). My wife and i flew Southwest for the first time in a very long time to Kona recently. I could tell that, for the most part, the employees were feeling good that travel was coming back. I also acknowledge that there was plenty of stress because things aren't really "back" in terms of how things used to be. Congratulations on your upgrade and best of luck in the future. I'll see you up there.
Congratulations for your promotion CAPTAIN! Looking forward to the videos from the other side of the plane! Can't wait to see you in your new epaulets and hat.
I'm secretly studying the 737 through your videos. I bought a 737-300SF, and new to this jet stuff, so even if it's not the same as the Max or NG, it's interesting to see how the airlines do things.
Congrats Captain, All the people that love the aviation like me, feel happy about this new step in your career. Hope that you continue enjoying your journey and sharing the educated videos that I enjoy too. One more time congratulations 🎊. From Dominican Republic
Congrats to you. I did my 73 upgrade 4 years ago already. Still remember the first flight after the check as a new commander with new shinny 4 stripes. It felt a little like the first solo. Write me for any hints/tips. Flying in Europe though. But a BabyBoeing is a BabyBoeing. Blue skies!!!
Ern, you exemplify what Southwest Airlines is all about. Excellent Pilot and a real people person. Nothing but the best to you from a Southwest Frequent Flyer.
Congrats Ern! Always watching from the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda. You're an inspiration! Like how you always look so happy and upbeat about your job! BigErn to the world!!
Congrats BIG ERN!! Well deserved. Southwest is lucky to have a representative such as yourself. Please update us on the journey as much as possible. Well all understand if there is a drop off while you work on your upgrade! Again CONGRATS!
Very much deserved! Best SWA pilot out there! Hope to fly with you someday. My dad works for Southwest we'll be on the way over to OGG from DAL in a few weeks. Who knows maybe we'll see you on a leg of that trip.
Welcome! I’ll be down in Phoenix this coming weekend, if your not working maybe I’ll run in to you! Safe travels and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
Congrats Captain 🧑✈️!!! Well deserved Ernie. Love your channel, your humility and your sense of humor. You are a great asset to SWA. I am from Chicago, my brothers wife works for SWA as well as her two sisters that live in Chandler AZ. Hope you don’t get too stressed going through your promotion. You got this. Your definitely a wealth of information and would be a great asset to New FO’s. Ever get into Midway, look me up, I got dinner !!! Congrats and God Bless.
Congratulations!! You definitely deserve that. Huge inspiration for everyone to keep grinding and good things will happen!!
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations to you. Well earned!
@@FlyingwithBigErn how's the qol for new captains?
Thanks for taking us along on your adventures and promotion!! THANKS also to your company for allowing you to be such a cheerful ambassador for them !!
You bet!
What unit did you fly the C5? I was stationed at Dover afb with the 512 maw. I knew alote of airline pilots in the Air Force reserve.
Honestly Ernie, I was having a difficult day and this brought a smile to my face. No one deserves this more than you. Thank you for all the inspiration and I cannot wait to see you share your journey toward Cap Big Ern not only with us “day one folks”, but with the hundreds of thousands of future subscribers who are about to be inspired, entertained and educated without knowing it yet. Man I can go on and on but this seems like a good place to leave it. CONGRATULATIONS CAP!
Retired at Southwest last year. The upgrade training is great. You’ll enjoy it.
Can't wait!
On my flight from Omaha to Houston Hobby we had the youngest Southwest Airlines pilot flying the plane at the age of 24 and was the co-pilot and was her first ever flight too. The plane was on a Boeing 737-700 N233LV was the tail number and the flight was very bumpy due to cross winds and the weather with storms in the area. Had to go from FL 37 to FL 28 Plus the landing on Runway 13R was hard but not too bad.
Ten years for an upgrade! SW is my airline when possible. In my opinion they have the best pilots and aircraft. I recently read that SW only hires about 2% of applicants. So congratulations on being the best of the best
Ern, you look great in the left seat! Congrats, Captain!
Thanks!
Congratulations! A friend from brand x rode in the jump seat with SWA a few days ago said the crew told him that you had a new hire class of 18 a few weeks ago, 4 showed up. For all the youngsters out there, seats are available!
Congratulations!! Awesome to hear about your promotion.
What a class guy. You display all of the traits of a leader. You lead by example, patience and a smile that just won’t quit. Enjoy the ride!
Congratulations Ernie!!!!! We are so happy for you! Best of luck in the left seat!!!
Congratulations Captain make sure keep recording from the left seat
That's the plan!
It will be weird seeing you film from the left side but it goes with the territory. Congratulations Captain
Those four bars will look good on you, congratulations Captain Ern!
Hey! Congratulations! I live in Phoenix so hoping one day to have YOU as my Captain!
Congratulations, Captain! That's awesome, brother! Extra stripe well "Earn-ed"! 🤠👍
You have the perfect attitude for success on UA-cam (and in life btw). My wife and i flew Southwest for the first time in a very long time to Kona recently. I could tell that, for the most part, the employees were feeling good that travel was coming back. I also acknowledge that there was plenty of stress because things aren't really "back" in terms of how things used to be. Congratulations on your upgrade and best of luck in the future. I'll see you up there.
Congratulations Ernie!!!!!!!
Congrats. You’re going to rock!
Congratulations Skipper!!
All the very best from one Huge fan from North of the Border!
Congrats, that's cool. I have a friend that is a Captain with SWA. Good luck Big Ern.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯CONGRATULATIONS CAPTAIN! 🎈🎉🎈🔥 You are one cool, calm officer!💯
Congratulations! Going up, going up, going up, going up!
Congratulations, Captain Ernie!
Hi Ern,
C Ck Lead Mechanic in HOU. Congratulations on upgrade. I was hoping to see this before I retired. Thanks for all of your vlogs. I love it..
Congratulations Big Ern! “Dr H”
Congratulations Captain Ern! All the best.
Congratulations for your promotion CAPTAIN! Looking forward to the videos from the other side of the plane! Can't wait to see you in your new epaulets and hat.
More to come!
Congrats, Big Ern and SWA all the way!
Well, it's about friggin' time. I feel I've been waiting to be Captain. Whew. Kudos.................
Real humble man with a lot of patience…always happy…congrats captain 👨✈️
Congratulations, Ernie! ❤️💙💛
Congrats Big Ern. You will do a great job. I believe in you.
I appreciate that!
Congratulations BigErn coming from a retired ramp guy I hope your upgrade is permanent good luck.
Congratulations Ernie, best of luck
Awesome news! Congratulations on the upgrade!
Congratulations Captain!!! Can’t wait to see these videos from the left seat!
More to come!
Congrats that is great for you . You will be a great mentor for FO's
Officially we can call you Boss man! Congratulation Captain Ern!
Boom!
Congratulations Big Ern!! Well deserved.
Thank you kindly!
Congratulations Captain!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! Well deserved for sure, and you are also a great ambassador for Southwest Airlines. R
I'm secretly studying the 737 through your videos. I bought a 737-300SF, and new to this jet stuff, so even if it's not the same as the Max or NG, it's interesting to see how the airlines do things.
Congrats Captain, All the people that love the aviation like me, feel happy about this new step in your career. Hope that you continue enjoying your journey and sharing the educated videos that I enjoy too. One more time congratulations 🎊. From Dominican Republic
Thanks a ton!
Congratulations Captain
Congrats to you. I did my 73 upgrade 4 years ago already. Still remember the first flight after the check as a new commander with new shinny 4 stripes. It felt a little like the first solo. Write me for any hints/tips. Flying in Europe though. But a BabyBoeing is a BabyBoeing. Blue skies!!!
Congrats on the upgrade Ernie! It was great meeting you at TPNx. I start new hire class on July 12th! 💙❤️💛
So cool!
Outstanding! Congratulations. Hope you make it back to Indy as a captain.
Congratulations on getting upgraded to captain!
Ern, you exemplify what Southwest Airlines is all about. Excellent Pilot and a real people person. Nothing but the best to you from a Southwest Frequent Flyer.
A tip of the fez, and another stripe for Big Ern. LUV it!!
Congratulations!! What an exciting time!
Congrats, Captain!!!
Congrats on the Upgrade!
Good luck on the course, I think you’ll enjoy it.👍
Thanks 👍
Congrats on the upgrade to Captain! I really enjoy your videos and wish you all the best in your new position! Thanks again Ern!
Much appreciated!
Congratulations for your well deserved promotion Captain!
Congrats Ern! Always watching from the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda. You're an inspiration! Like how you always look so happy and upbeat about your job! BigErn to the world!!
Watching from St. Kitts! Can’t wait to get back in the cockpit.
Congratulations ! Thanks for all of the inspiration
Thanks so much!
Congrats on the upgrade Captain! Well deserved!!!
Awesome news! Congrats Ernie!
Congratulations sir!!!! Great job!! God bless you!!
Thank you very much!
..way to go..Big Ern..you really deserved it..and earned it.. but please ..keep sharing..whenever you have time..Captain..Ern..
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Your dedication and hard work paid off. You will make a great Captain. I wish you all the blessings in the world.
Very exciting news. Congratulations!! Hopefully you can share part of the training/upgrade process on YT.
Congratulations on the upgrade!
Thanks!
Congratulations!! That is so cool. You are going to be the best captain ever. Keep the blue side up!
Congrats Boss!
Congratulations on making captain 👨✈️, I enjoy your videos, well done ✈️.
Congrats Ern! I knew that's what flying with the Chief meant!
First off thank you your service in the military to protect us. Congratulations on the promotion to Captain well deserved. Go ace that training!!
Congratulations new to be Captain!!!! Well deserved and much respect for you!
Congratulations! You're gonna be a great role model for the young pilots out there
It’s time!
Congrats on the upgrade, Captain. I live in SoCal and flying out of John Wayne is my favorite. Full power and steep.
Captain Ern, a good ring to it!
Congrats on the upgrade, hopefully I’ll see ya next time your through BWI
Congratulations!!.. May you sail through training.
Yes! Thank you!
MUCH congrats on the captain upgrade! You truly deserve it! Can't wait to see you in the left seat!
Congrats Captain! Be Proud, Stay Proud!!
Congrats BIG ERN!! Well deserved. Southwest is lucky to have a representative such as yourself. Please update us on the journey as much as possible. Well all understand if there is a drop off while you work on your upgrade! Again CONGRATS!
Congratulations Captain...you earned it!
Very much deserved! Best SWA pilot out there! Hope to fly with you someday. My dad works for Southwest we'll be on the way over to OGG from DAL in a few weeks. Who knows maybe we'll see you on a leg of that trip.
Thanks a lot!
Yes!!!! Congratulations Captain. You absolutely deserve that.
Awesome, congratulations!!!!
Congratulations, thank you for the amazing videos
Congratulations!! Look forward to having you drop in at PHL sometime.
Congratulations!!! Much deserved. Love the inspiration in all your videos!
Thank you so much!!
Welcome! I’ll be down in Phoenix this coming weekend, if your not working maybe I’ll run in to you! Safe travels and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
Congrats BIG ERN you deserve it , You will be a great captain. Looking forward to seeing you with 4 bars.
Good luck in your upcoming Capt training.....Love your videos.
Thank you!
Congratulations, Ern!
Excellent, way to go….Congrats!
Thank you so much 😀
Congrats Captain 🧑✈️!!!
Well deserved Ernie. Love your channel, your humility and your sense of humor.
You are a great asset to SWA.
I am from Chicago, my brothers wife works for SWA as well as her two sisters that live in Chandler AZ.
Hope you don’t get too stressed going through your promotion.
You got this. Your definitely a wealth of information and would be a great asset to New FO’s.
Ever get into Midway, look me up, I got dinner !!!
Congrats and God Bless.
Congratulations buddy! Best wishes for the future. 👍
Thanks a ton!
“Can’t keep a good man down”. 🥂
Congratulations Ernie!!
Fly with you anytime!
I’m going to apply to southwest just bc of this guy
I love him too!!!!!! Ern, you rock!!!!
Congratulations!
Congrats Captain. Thanks for your videos and now deeper in the books...😁😁
Congrats Captain!!!!!
Congratulations Captain! Ready for the new shoulder epaulettes!