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!
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
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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 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
My best wishes!I started flying the 73 nov 99 I am a captain from Jan 2007 but on the 320.now you will really enjoy it.responsibility goes along with enjoyment.
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!!
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.
Congratulations for your soon to be upgrade, well earned and deserved. You're a fine ambassador for SW, and you offer encouragement for others to seek the same career path. New hires will be fortunate to fly with you, as you inspire them all to do well. I'm going on 22 years since retirement, still have to look up when an airplane flies over. Kick butt in training. Patrick
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!
Met you and Doc at the Migration last Fall, followed you before and since. Proud of you and your journeys. I knew Lincoln Ragsdale when I was a student at ASU. He was very inspirational because he was a pilot (Tuskegee airman) and a helluva business man. My BFF, Nacho V still lives in the valley. We spent an afternoon together inspecting N43JM and reminiscing about our youth “chasing” and capturing. Keep up the great work spreading knowledge while inspiring. Check 6.
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.
A huge Congrats Big Ern and at your home airport just what you were holding out for. You’re the man and please keep the videos coming in your new Captain position. You will be a great teacher for your F.O. That get the pleasure to fly with such a great guy.
Congrats Big Ern!! Been watching your videos for a couple months now and I just really enjoy how humble and passionate you are about your craft. Hope I get the chance to be your passenger someday. Watching from State College, PA (Penn State)
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 on your well deserved promotion!! Thanks for your persistent inspiration to future aviators. Looking forward to your next chapter as a Captain!
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!
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 Captain make sure keep recording from the left seat
That's the plan!
Ern, you look great in the left seat! Congrats, Captain!
Thanks!
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!! 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?
Congratulations Skipper!!
All the very best from one Huge fan from North of the Border!
Retired at Southwest last year. The upgrade training is great. You’ll enjoy it.
Can't wait!
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!
It will be weird seeing you film from the left side but it goes with the territory. Congratulations Captain
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!
“Can’t keep a good man down”. 🥂
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.
Captain Ern, a good ring to it!
CONGRATS!!!!!
Hey! Congratulations! I live in Phoenix so hoping one day to have YOU as my 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!!!
Congratulations on making captain 👨✈️, I enjoy your videos, well done ✈️.
CONGRATS🎉👏🎊🙌🍾
Congratulations Ernie!!!!! We are so happy for you! Best of luck in the left seat!!!
Congrats, that's cool. I have a friend that is a Captain with SWA. Good luck Big Ern.
Congratulations BigErn coming from a retired ramp guy I hope your upgrade is permanent good luck.
Real humble man with a lot of patience…always happy…congrats captain 👨✈️
congrats!!
Congratulations! Going up, going up, going up, going up!
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!! Awesome to hear about your promotion.
Those four bars will look good on you, congratulations Captain Ern!
Congratulations Captain Ern! All the best.
Very exciting news. Congratulations!! Hopefully you can share part of the training/upgrade process on YT.
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!
First off thank you your service in the military to protect us. Congratulations on the promotion to Captain well deserved. Go ace that training!!
Awesome news! Congratulations on the upgrade!
Congrats... Capt! Still remember my dad going through Capt School in 1987 with TWA. I would fly with you anytime!!!
Congratulations!!! Well deserved for sure, and you are also a great ambassador for Southwest Airlines. R
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.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Your dedication and hard work paid off. You will make a great Captain. I wish you all the blessings in the world.
Congrats, Big Ern and SWA all the way!
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 Ernie!!!!!!!
Congrats that is great for you . You will be a great mentor for FO's
Outstanding! Congratulations. Hope you make it back to Indy as a captain.
My best wishes!I started flying the 73 nov 99 I am a captain from Jan 2007 but on the 320.now you will really enjoy it.responsibility goes along with enjoyment.
Congrats Big Ern. You will do a great job. I believe in you.
I appreciate that!
Congratulations, Captain Ernie!
I’m going to apply to southwest just bc of this guy
I love him too!!!!!! Ern, you rock!!!!
Congrats, Big Ern! Must be a relief that upgrading at Southwest you won't need to worry about a new type-rating!
Well, it's about friggin' time. I feel I've been waiting to be Captain. Whew. Kudos.................
Congratulations! Anxious to keep up with your Upgrade Path, Captain!
More to come!
Congratulations Captain!!! Can’t wait to see these videos from the left seat!
More to come!
Awesome news! Congrats Ernie!
Congratulations!! That is so cool. You are going to be the best captain ever. Keep the blue side up!
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.
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.
Congratulations on your upgrade! Bravo Zulu! My son is on his first day of OE with Southwest! Y’all rock!
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 Ernie, best of luck
Congrats BIG ERN you deserve it , You will be a great captain. Looking forward to seeing you with 4 bars.
Congratulations, Ernie! ❤️💙💛
Congratulations for your soon to be upgrade, well earned and deserved. You're a fine ambassador for SW, and you offer encouragement for others to seek the same career path.
New hires will be fortunate to fly with you, as you inspire them all to do well. I'm going on 22 years since retirement, still have to look up when an airplane flies over.
Kick butt in training.
Patrick
Congratulations new to be Captain!!!! Well deserved and much respect for you!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯CONGRATULATIONS CAPTAIN! 🎈🎉🎈🔥 You are one cool, calm officer!💯
Super CONGRATULATIONS!!! Been waiting for THIS announcement! A big smile shooting your way from COS 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Congrats on the upgrade Captain! Well deserved!!!
Congratulations on the left seat!! Well deserved. Your enthusiasm and optimism is infectious.
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!
Awesome news on the upgrade! You'll totally nail it in the training. 👍👍
Congratulations!! What an exciting time!
Congrats on the Upgrade!
Good luck on the course, I think you’ll enjoy it.👍
Thanks 👍
Congratulations!!!!!! It's about time and we'll deserved!!👍
Congratulations Big Ern!! Well deserved.
Thank you kindly!
Congrats. You’re going to rock!
Congrats on the upgrade, Captain. I live in SoCal and flying out of John Wayne is my favorite. Full power and steep.
Met you and Doc at the Migration last Fall, followed you before and since. Proud of you and your journeys. I knew Lincoln Ragsdale when I was a student at ASU. He was very inspirational because he was a pilot (Tuskegee airman) and a helluva business man. My BFF, Nacho V still lives in the valley. We spent an afternoon together inspecting N43JM and reminiscing about our youth “chasing” and capturing. Keep up the great work spreading knowledge while inspiring. Check 6.
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!
A huge Congrats Big Ern and at your home airport just what you were holding out for. You’re the man and please keep the videos coming in your new Captain position. You will be a great teacher for your F.O. That get the pleasure to fly with such a great guy.
Yes!!!! Congratulations Captain. You absolutely deserve that.
Congratulations for moving to the left seat. I know you've been waiting for this day for quite a while!
Congrats Ern! I knew that's what flying with the Chief meant!
Congratulations Captain...so well deserved...you earned it and I’m so happy for you...
🎉
Congratulations Ern ! So great. Can’t wait to see that extra bar in your shoulder.
MUCH congrats on the captain upgrade! You truly deserve it! Can't wait to see you in the left seat!
..way to go..Big Ern..you really deserved it..and earned it.. but please ..keep sharing..whenever you have time..Captain..Ern..
Congratulations on getting upgraded to captain!
Congratulations! You're gonna be a great role model for the young pilots out there
Awesome news captain - well deserved. Looking forward to your vlogs from the left seat. Big congrats!
Congratulations, Captain! That's awesome, brother! Extra stripe well "Earn-ed"! 🤠👍
Congratulations ! Thanks for all of the inspiration
Thanks so much!
Hard work pays off my friend! Congrats! We enjoy taking the journey with you....
Absolutely all the best on changing to the left seat. no doubt you will inspire others to be an awesome Captain!!!
Congratulations! You will definitely be one of the best Captain’s at Southwest!
Congrats Big Ern!! Been watching your videos for a couple months now and I just really enjoy how humble and passionate you are about your craft. Hope I get the chance to be your passenger someday.
Watching from State College, PA (Penn State)
Congratulations Ernie!!
Fly with you anytime!
Congratulations Big Ern you are an inspiration to me. You will be a great captain.
Congratulations! Much deserved and couldn't happen to a better vlogger!
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!
Congratulations on earning the upgrade to the left seat! I really enjoy all of your content. Keep up the amazing work!
Congrats on your well deserved promotion!! Thanks for your persistent inspiration to future aviators. Looking forward to your next chapter as a Captain!