@@pureawosmeI’m a student at 63 hours. It took me until 50 hours for everything to truly “click”. Everyone’s different but still. Keep your eyes on the prize for the airlines. I’m sure you will get it
@miguelrobb5719 im definitely looking forward to it. Came mid may im going full time, I cant wait to fly full time. I'm almost done with ground school hoping to take the written by the end of May. Hopefully we all see each other in the airlines in a few years.
Flying for an Airline is only one type of flying job. There are other options for a flying career. If you want to experience a flying career that doesn’t have an age limit and you actually use all the fundamental tools associated with being a well rounded pilot, such as file your own flight plan, no dispatch making judgement and decisions for you, fuel your airplane, install covers, empty the Lav, ( not my favorite), put the airplane to bed, work with maintainers directly, and just take total ownership of your airplane, FLY CORPORATE. Instead of driving a bus, be a limo driver. After retiring from the military I had no interest in being an airline pilot. I landed a job at Boeing on the F-22 Program for 9-years. While at Boeing I applied for a Learjet 60 FO position at a Part 135 Operator. 24-years later I’m still flying the Learjet 60, Gulfstream IV, and Gulfstream G550 for our Principal. No longer flying Part 135. Now strictly Part 91 and it’s a dream job. Spread your wings and entertain all flying job options. You may get just as lucky.
Corporate flying…ugh! There is no comparison between corporate and airlines….two entirely different animals. Airlines far better than corporate…better pay, travel benefits, CAT III , aircraft type choices to fly, more bases to fly from, Pt 121 requirements and safety levels, far better retirement programs, union protections from the management, fixed schedules ( unless one is on Reserve which is even then far better than in previous decades) plus…most major airline pilots FLY rather than fly for a day and sit in a hotel, sans family, for day after day after day while pax are playing golf, skiing, etc. Oh, and you don’t empty lavs….😵💫😵💫😵💫
@@jetjockey4605 I’m assuming you had a bad experience or no experience flying corporate? Better pay? I have a furloughed American Airline pilot flying for us and his salary is well in excess of any 25-year airline Captain. He’s been flying for us for 5-years. An Airline Captain with 100-years will never make my salary. CAT III. Who cares? How many times have you shot a Cat III approach in zero-zero weather. I bet you can count them on one hand. Possibly a finger and thumb. More bases to fly from? Airlines operate from 500 major airports. Corporate pilots have over 5000 airports at their disposal. And most of them are more challenging to get in than a Cat III. More importantly, any time NOT spent at a major airport is a blessing. I fly a fixed 2-weeks on, 2-weeks off. Typically 30-50 hours a month. Oh, did I mention for better pay? That’s a pretty fixed schedule. Who sits in hotels? Do you carry your golf clubs to work? Finally, my FO empties the Lav. Rank has its privileges. He also gets to flight plan the trip. I bet you don’t? I guess it depends on how much of a challenge you’d like in your flying career. Both options are good jobs. The one point I do agree is they are two different animals!
@@ZERO-911 Actually we do file our own domestic and international flight plans. International handlers take care of logistics. We take care of our logistics domestically and Canada. We also “assist” in servicing our Lav in the Lear. Suited-up in latex gloves and all. We very much appreciate and take care of our line guys and gals.
@@skytech5 I would like to talk with you and hear more about the corporate aviation industry. Currently a student pilot sitting at 35 hours, got my checkride at the end of this month.
I’m working through my commercial rating right now and not focusing on the airlines quite yet. Everything that’s going on at the airlines is out of my control. Like you said I don’t think it’s necessary to take a pause, so I’m just trying to knock out commercial and CFI then start building hours flight instructing. I still got a little ways to go, so who knows what the airlines will be like in 2-3 years anyways. Love these videos too Garret, super helpful for me as I’m going through flight training!
Thank you so much for this reassurance, I am looking to join a Flight School however ppl keep telling me about "lack of job opportunities" in the industry and I was just afraid, Thanks so much Garrett!
I'm 45, was thinking of major career change, doing what I should've done 15 years ago - pilot. That being said, I'd be in support of the bill, but at the same time, thinking I'll just chip away a my license, ratings and hours. When the time comes, if the stars align, so be it.
Have an interview with one of the big three later this month and there’s some uncertainty right now, so I appreciate you discussing this. I’m sure there are quite a few folks who are curious how the hiring trends are going to go in the near future.
If I were in your shoes, as an FO with AA. I'd be maxing out my 401k and keeping to a modest lifestyle. As soon as you can get to something like $1.5 million. You will be able deal with almost all curveballs in the future. AA doesn't seem to be making money on flying, which is troubling. I know you have a lot going on during pre flight, but I've seen this work well on other airlines. Take 5 minutes to make a brief welcome aboard and pre flight announcement to F not using the PA. Then head back to the flight deck for your preflight PA for the whole plane. AA needs premium revenue to be successful.
I agree 💯#. I’d also be maxing out a Roth IRA, maxing out an HSA, moving the hell out of NYC (where he lives) and living a very frugal lifestyle while saving 80% of my income and learn how to responsibly invest. He would be a millionaire by 35 if he did that.
If you pass the medical and can stay current/proficient what's the problem.I get it, reaction time, concentration on the task at hand are all big concerns when flying a passenger jet with so many lives at stake, so when the first signs show that you're not capable you get pulled and sent home for good!
@flywithgarrett what house bill are you talking about? I was trying to find it but everything is from Feb when they shot down the age 67 limit. I'm not seeing anything about May, has there been an update?
i agree with what Garrett has said - ive been flying for 7 years, at an airline for 6 months - ive seen the huge boom of hiring and recruiters hitting me up as soon as i had my instrument to join their cadet programs, then covid hit and it was radio silent from every single one that i joined, fast forward to 2021 and 2022 some of the craziest hiring ive ever seen even into 2023 when it started slowing. i think the main reason for the slow down is 1) they really are in desperate need of captains not FOs 2) airplanes are not being delivered or theyre down (spirit + pratt & whitney) and so airlines dont need the staff at the present time. the boomers still have to retire in the next 10 years so if you missed this hiring wave make sure to not miss the next one because after that its gonna be another 30 years of competition
There is no pilot shortage! More pilots have ATP's now than any time in history. Pilots leave the industry due to lack of Quality Of Life, low pay and no respect. It's not worth it, what's the divorce rate among pilots?
Interesting content you posted. What I will say is, the elephant in the room and that’s the U.S. Federal Reserve Note. It’s worthless and it’s in the process of collapsing. When the SHTF, the economy collapses and so goes the U.S. airline industry!
Boeuuung 737 cowlings flying ripppjng off... omg SW 737 had go back into Denver other day... incredible scary vid Boeing + Southwest... the lowfare Major.. real good
I just finished off my ATP-CTP and I’m just waiting on my class dates now for my airline! I started off watching your videos when I was thinking about making the switch and three years later I’m at ATP mins!
I am grateful for having an aviation UA-camr as dedicated as you are. And you really inspire me a lot. To be honest, I am going to graduate from DePaul next winter and I am so stressed and nervous about when I can get accepted into the Airline academies. I want to become an Airline Pilot as soon as possible, Ideally with United or American as a B737 FO. Also I found this pretty interesting about the age gap from 65 to 67. I personally think it is an idea that has pros and cons. One con is that the last flight will always be emotional.
What is this new post today stating Spirit airlines is furloughing 260 pilots ? Airline pilot ftw. Hopefully by the time we are done we can catch the peak!
Speaking strictly as someone who got their commercial the week of 9/11 - and nabbed my first regional job about 4 years later. Short of a nuclear war, or giant flying dinosaurs suddenly attacking airliners, or a collapse of civilization - there's not really a reason that a 1500 hour pilot cant find a paycheck piloting *something* out there. I have witnessed the highest high of hiring, and the lowest low of hiring, and my thermometer tells me this is just a momentary slow down, and even then, will possibly provide regionals an opportunity to play a lot of catch up. The sky is not falling until you have 18 friends call you the same day saying they got furloughed from a regional and are asking if you know of any work.
Pilot shortage is not a factor anymore, it’s so overrated, airlines are over hiring, except for SWA all the other big’s always and always hired and furloughed and that’s what they will keep doing, bad times are in front of us, telling people to spend 100k on this career now is not responsible. Like everything is life, everything that goes up will go down, thinking that since now on aviation is always gonna go up is just stupid.
I've applied to every regional out there to find a job and have had one interview I didnt get selected for. I'm honestly pretty scared right now. Being a flight instructor isn't paying the bills.
Not the most intense time in US history but I see what you were saying. Raising the retirement age won’t have a significant effect other than having airlines pay peak career salary to captains for two more years. Generally speaking it will just be a reprieve for captains who have to pay for their ex wives and expensive toys at the detriment of upgrading First Officers.
It depends on type rating and employment position…you can be FO at one company and Captain with another company on a different type…and none of those being a full time jobs…
I'm fresh off of IOE with my company and my only regret is not having had the courage to chase goal when times were not good. It took the pilot shortage headlines back in 2017 to get this ball rolling for me, but honestly, the grit and determination I developed throughout this process could have gotten me through the downturns because the process is so amazingly satisfiying. Flight instructing in GA is a blast, being an airport rat six and half days a week can be a bit of a grind, but what vocational internship could be better? Don't be discouraged, show up with a good attitude, study hard and get along with people.
I noticed you have a visible arm tattoo - do airlines still have policies where pilots can't have visible tattoos? I'm looking to become a pilot and have a few arm tattoos so would like to know before putting in the time and money
I wish the pilots with the most experience would be allowed to fly until they want to retire. My best flights over the past 50 years have been with seasoned pilots.
I’ve thought about going into it, always been my dream. But I’m 42 and have a good job. As much as I love flying, there’s instability at times, furloughs, and especially the amount of time from home. I wish legislation could be passed for 7 days 7 off. Would make life better for commuting pilots.
I think a point to address which is a crucial one, is there is not a lack of pilots; but a lack of *qualified* pilots... lisenced pilots are in abundance right now but experienced pilots are very scarce. the shortage now is Captains not FOs.... the next few years will be very telling.
Great video! Thanks so much. I’m literally changing careers at the moment and was just hired by SY, waiting on my class date. So this video comes at a great time for me. It’s encouraging because although I’m older than the average new pilot, the reason you mentioned made it possible for me to pursue an airline job. I’m hoping the retirement age is increased so I can enjoy 2 more years possibly and work a 18-19 year career (do the math 😅) The 2 year “slow down” will allow me to gain hours and experience in the airlines before deciding to jump to the legacies. Thanks again!!!
I had been considering the airline business and have gone back and forth on it… for sure I want to fly SOMETHING. The economy has been brutal: I still have a job but living from paycheck to paycheck. I would have to make severe financial sacrifices to make any reasonable progress after ground training.
I have a question. So what’s the difference between going to the big three. Or staying at the regionals? I get the big bucks. And the bigger airplanes. But if they don’t have the passengers to fill them they have a regional airlines take over the flights. So thinking you would have more stability in a regional than a major airline. Or am I looking at this the wrong way? Sorry if it’s a stupid question.
Or they take routes from regionals and rather than flying 75 seaters 3 times a day they fly one 179 seater once a day . Bottom line they control what the regionals do
So blessed and lucky I’ve been able to fly in the private sector for two great owners my entire career and never had to stress. Hope everyone reaches their goals!!
Has SWA ever laid off pilots? Through COVID or 9/11 or ever? If not then I would’nt be worried either. Asking pilots if Southwest can buy them out and allowing those pilots to say yes or no is not a “lay off”.
I'd love to be with all my friends that went CFI and are now in the airlines but I agreed with my wife to stay home in the day and work evenings to help raise the kids so flying barely happens anymore. It's hard to build hours with a 10 month old baby I have to watch each day. I used to drop my others on off at school and go fly around Florida but I just can't do that anymore. My goal is 3 years but only life will tell. I have a bad feeling we are in a bad recession and eventually it will hit the airlines and they will cut pilots. I have a great job now so I am in no rush to have to fly but it would sure be the dream job.
Hey, I’m starting at a fast track 141 school this month with the PPL already done and I’ve heard people saying to start applying for regional airline cadet programs. I also have read lots about that not being the fastest option and airlines not wanting to hire from their own regionals. What is your take on this? And could you do a video about the different pathways to a major and any advice you have please!!
Hey, I'm also currently training in a 141 school, and it is by far the best thing you can do besides the military. Part 141 makes you a far more competitive candidate and you'll be more highly viewed upon compared to part 61 students and you'll have many more privileges and opportunities to get to the airlines.
Hey, as a student pilot with over 100 hours logged, I’ve encountered some roadblocks in my training. Despite being soloed, I’m still struggling with maneuvers, particularly crosswind landings. My new instructor, who’s of ATP quality, has a different teaching approach, which has been challenging for me. He even suggested that maybe aviation isn’t for everyone. I’m feeling discouraged and considering quitting. Do you have any advice or encouragement for me? I’d greatly appreciate any ideas or insights you might have!
I appreciate your video and update on what congress is doing. There is a good chance that congress will not pass such legislation in an election year. They have kicked the can down the road that it will probably next year with a new administration - hopefully NOT the current - and it will be addressed. There IS a need for Captains to check off FOs into those positions, as well as manufacturer issues. More importantly, there are still SAFETY ISSUES that seasoned pilots need to advocate and impart THAT KNOWLEDGE on the generation that is coming up. As I approach 60 years of age and am just now embarking on my pilot adventure, I know there are LOTS of opportunities and I have NO INTEREST on flying for any commercial airline carrier. There are PLENTY of options and I will take advantage of ANY AND ALL OF THOSE OPTIONS for the 3 years I will have and welcome any more years they allow me to fly. IT IS ABOUT THE FLYING ADVENTURE!!! I am going to teach MY children and grandchildren how to embark on their adventure sooner rather than later as I have. SAFETY IS IMPORTANT - as you all can attest to. It is getting crowded up there. A successful flight is arriving SAFELY at your destination and being prepared and able to fly for your next flight!👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️ Take care. Keep your videos coming, Garrett.
Headed back to flight school through a University so I've got a few classes I have to take to get my second bachelors degree but this 2nd one encompasses my flight training. I'll also be qualified for the R-ATP which is a huge reason why I went back to this school, plus the added benefit of using my Post 9/11 GI Bill for tuition/flight fees. I'm excited to get back into it! Especially seeing how crazy inflation is outpacing regular jobs. I work at a great company in their customer service department and it pays what would have been great money 10 years ago, but now you need 6 figures if you want a nice house and to live comfortably and I'm just not there yet. Between investing and flying I should be able to be in a great spot. Then I'll be in a spot where I can help motivate other young pilots or help young adults figure out how to navigate their way through life financially. Crazy times but I'm blessed to have a desire to fly because I can tell it's a beautiful career. Stressful and lots of hard work but well worth it!
Working my way to becoming an airline pilot, though I'm still early in my journey. Just got 100% on my flight instructor instrument knowledge test though!
I appreciate these videos Garret! My plan is to work as a flight attendant for a few years (preferably long haul) to find out whether this lifestyle is for me. When I feel fulfilled with that, I wanna join flight school and grind to become an airline pilot! I just hope my plan works out😆
My hangarmate was a DAL FA then busted her butt getting her ratings, teaching, and buying a cheap airplane to increase her total time. Flew at times 13 hours in a day in her Cherokee. Got her 1500 hours and was hired by a regional and is now flying the line. She is 28.
Doesn’t matter with the bottleneck in training, exorbitant wait times for examiners and instructors that are only in it for the hours. Airline ambitions quickly fade when the fuckery is so obvious in training.
Thanks for the update! I am a CFI that left a 6 figure job for this dream and it’s so stressful looking at the current environment. But I just keep grinding hoping that when my time comes I’ll make it. 💪🏼🙏
Really interesting one. Thanks for that. Last year I attended the recruitment process for a spot at Lufthansa´s flight school. Unfortunately, for some untold reason, I didn´t make it through the very last step. So I´ve started working towards a bachelor´s degree now, possibly master´s degree and I just hope that that I´ll be able to get a green card and a spot at a proper flight school in the US after that, move from Germany to the States and fulfill my dream of being an airline pilot there.
After getting my commercial multi, i really didnt want to be a CFI. It has definitely bit me in the but time wise. If i dont get some traction somewhere doing something by the end of the summer, i will just be a CFI and knock these hours out so i can start my real aviation career next year hopefully.
What the heck do they think they're getting by buying another 2 years? Something needs to change drastically to fix this problem and it's not gonna be extending the retirement age into oblivion.
The fact pilots have a mandatory retirement age and presidents don't. Lol. Can't fly a commercial plane at 65 but can be president at 80
Didn't age 67 get shot down? Also, Spirit furloughed today.
I got 2 more years left of college and then doing flight school after, in 4 years will the hiring wave still be there?
Great video! Thank you
Thanks for the update
I like you but I don't think you should be wearing Captain's stripes
I am a 51 year old flight instructor, single dad. As soon as my children grow up i am hoping I can start my real aviation career.
Student pilot here 12 hours in gonna keep training until I get to the airlines!
Imma like this and comment and 2 years from now imma see where you’re at In ur journey
Sounds good looking forward to the progress!
1.2 hours here💪 in the 2-4 years when we are ready, it should be a pretty good time to get in with retirement and boeing sorts out everything.
@@pureawosmeI’m a student at 63 hours. It took me until 50 hours for everything to truly “click”. Everyone’s different but still. Keep your eyes on the prize for the airlines. I’m sure you will get it
@miguelrobb5719 im definitely looking forward to it. Came mid may im going full time, I cant wait to fly full time. I'm almost done with ground school hoping to take the written by the end of May. Hopefully we all see each other in the airlines in a few years.
Flying for an Airline is only one type of flying job. There are other options for a flying career. If you want to experience a flying career that doesn’t have an age limit and you actually use all the fundamental tools associated with being a well rounded pilot, such as file your own flight plan, no dispatch making judgement and decisions for you, fuel your airplane, install covers, empty the Lav, ( not my favorite), put the airplane to bed, work with maintainers directly, and just take total ownership of your airplane, FLY CORPORATE. Instead of driving a bus, be a limo driver. After retiring from the military I had no interest in being an airline pilot. I landed a job at Boeing on the F-22 Program for 9-years. While at Boeing I applied for a Learjet 60 FO position at a Part 135 Operator. 24-years later I’m still flying the Learjet 60, Gulfstream IV, and Gulfstream G550 for our Principal. No longer flying Part 135. Now strictly Part 91 and it’s a dream job. Spread your wings and entertain all flying job options. You may get just as lucky.
Bingo!! Well said. Been flying corporate part 91 for a long time. Great money and great quality of life.
Corporate flying…ugh! There is no comparison between corporate and airlines….two entirely different animals. Airlines far better than corporate…better pay, travel benefits, CAT III , aircraft type choices to fly, more bases to fly from, Pt 121
requirements and safety levels, far better retirement programs, union protections from the management, fixed schedules ( unless one is on Reserve which is even then far better than in previous decades) plus…most major airline pilots FLY rather than fly for a day and sit in a hotel, sans family, for day after day after day while pax are playing golf, skiing, etc.
Oh, and you don’t empty lavs….😵💫😵💫😵💫
@@jetjockey4605 I’m assuming you had a bad experience or no experience flying corporate? Better pay? I have a furloughed American Airline pilot flying for us and his salary is well in excess of any 25-year airline Captain. He’s been flying for us for 5-years. An Airline Captain with 100-years will never make my salary. CAT III. Who cares? How many times have you shot a Cat III approach in zero-zero weather. I bet you can count them on one hand. Possibly a finger and thumb. More bases to fly from? Airlines operate from 500 major airports. Corporate pilots have over 5000 airports at their disposal. And most of them are more challenging to get in than a Cat III. More importantly, any time NOT spent at a major airport is a blessing. I fly a fixed 2-weeks on, 2-weeks off. Typically 30-50 hours a month. Oh, did I mention for better pay? That’s a pretty fixed schedule. Who sits in hotels? Do you carry your golf clubs to work? Finally, my FO empties the Lav. Rank has its privileges. He also gets to flight plan the trip. I bet you don’t? I guess it depends on how much of a challenge you’d like in your flying career. Both options are good jobs. The one point I do agree is they are two different animals!
@@ZERO-911 Actually we do file our own domestic and international flight plans. International handlers take care of logistics. We take care of our logistics domestically and Canada. We also “assist” in servicing our Lav in the Lear. Suited-up in latex gloves and all. We very much appreciate and take care of our line guys and gals.
@@skytech5 I would like to talk with you and hear more about the corporate aviation industry. Currently a student pilot sitting at 35 hours, got my checkride at the end of this month.
I’m 72 year old Navy Pilot, 👩🏻✈️ would love to fly again…. Very concerned about the maintenance issues !!!!! Love the gray hair in the cockpit 😉
I’m working through my commercial rating right now and not focusing on the airlines quite yet. Everything that’s going on at the airlines is out of my control. Like you said I don’t think it’s necessary to take a pause, so I’m just trying to knock out commercial and CFI then start building hours flight instructing. I still got a little ways to go, so who knows what the airlines will be like in 2-3 years anyways. Love these videos too Garret, super helpful for me as I’m going through flight training!
Great advice Garrett👍🏽 Spot on.
Thank you so much for this reassurance, I am looking to join a Flight School however ppl keep telling me about "lack of job opportunities" in the industry and I was just afraid, Thanks so much Garrett!
I'm 45, was thinking of major career change, doing what I should've done 15 years ago - pilot. That being said, I'd be in support of the bill, but at the same time, thinking I'll just chip away a my license, ratings and hours. When the time comes, if the stars align, so be it.
Have an interview with one of the big three later this month and there’s some uncertainty right now, so I appreciate you discussing this. I’m sure there are quite a few folks who are curious how the hiring trends are going to go in the near future.
Good Luck, Tom!
@@danielhartl8476 thanks!
Do you mean AAL, UAL AND DAL?
@@Prototype10_ affirm.
Should be a cognitive test.. look at Biden vs Trump🤷♂️
Student pilot over here took a break due to the obstacles but still pushing thru to finish up
Same here. We going to get there
@@flywithsamabi oh yea it’s a journey well worth it
If I were in your shoes, as an FO with AA. I'd be maxing out my 401k and keeping to a modest lifestyle. As soon as you can get to something like $1.5 million. You will be able deal with almost all curveballs in the future. AA doesn't seem to be making money on flying, which is troubling.
I know you have a lot going on during pre flight, but I've seen this work well on other airlines. Take 5 minutes to make a brief welcome aboard and pre flight announcement to F not using the PA. Then head back to the flight deck for your preflight PA for the whole plane. AA needs premium revenue to be successful.
I agree 💯#. I’d also be maxing out a Roth IRA, maxing out an HSA, moving the hell out of NYC (where he lives) and living a very frugal lifestyle while saving 80% of my income and learn how to responsibly invest. He would be a millionaire by 35 if he did that.
I'd try buy get a tiny home in low cost area... on decent piece prop
If you pass the medical and can stay current/proficient what's the problem.I get it, reaction time, concentration on the task at hand are all big concerns when flying a passenger jet with so many lives at stake, so when the first signs show that you're not capable you get pulled and sent home for good!
@flywithgarrett what house bill are you talking about? I was trying to find it but everything is from Feb when they shot down the age 67 limit. I'm not seeing anything about May, has there been an update?
thot that 67 age bill got shot down by both houses couple months ago... like think its dead deal..
right?
i agree with what Garrett has said - ive been flying for 7 years, at an airline for 6 months - ive seen the huge boom of hiring and recruiters hitting me up as soon as i had my instrument to join their cadet programs, then covid hit and it was radio silent from every single one that i joined, fast forward to 2021 and 2022 some of the craziest hiring ive ever seen even into 2023 when it started slowing. i think the main reason for the slow down is 1) they really are in desperate need of captains not FOs 2) airplanes are not being delivered or theyre down (spirit + pratt & whitney) and so airlines dont need the staff at the present time. the boomers still have to retire in the next 10 years so if you missed this hiring wave make sure to not miss the next one because after that its gonna be another 30 years of competition
when’s the next hiring wave coming around?
There is no pilot shortage! More pilots have ATP's now than any time in history. Pilots leave the industry due to lack of Quality Of Life, low pay and no respect. It's not worth it, what's the divorce rate among pilots?
I think you may be on to something but I’m not sure it’s exactly how you’re saying it - at least here in Europe
The divorce rate is 30% and that’s not even in the 20%
There are WAY worse pilot jobs that don’t pay near what airlines pay
@4:38 737 MAX-1000? Does not exist. It is a 737 MAX 9 for Alaska. The one still expected is the 737 MAX 10 (and 737 MAX 7).
Interesting content you posted. What I will say is, the elephant in the room and that’s the U.S. Federal Reserve Note. It’s worthless and it’s in the process of collapsing. When the SHTF, the economy collapses and so goes the U.S. airline industry!
Applied to Alaska, American, and United's academy last week. Hoping I get a call for Fall 2025. Back to michelin restaurants for now... T_T
Boeuuung 737 cowlings flying ripppjng off... omg
SW 737 had go back into Denver other day...
incredible scary vid
Boeing + Southwest... the lowfare Major.. real good
I just finished off my ATP-CTP and I’m just waiting on my class dates now for my airline! I started off watching your videos when I was thinking about making the switch and three years later I’m at ATP mins!
May i ask, what flight school you went to and how was your experience with them?
@@icecream_2987 I went to an ATP location. My location was pretty small and I honestly had a great time there
Spirit announced 260 furloughs today.
Yes that’s because their acquisition with JetBlue didn’t go through. Courts blocked it. They specifically are really struggling
I am grateful for having an aviation UA-camr as dedicated as you are. And you really inspire me a lot. To be honest, I am going to graduate from DePaul next winter and I am so stressed and nervous about when I can get accepted into the Airline academies. I want to become an Airline Pilot as soon as possible, Ideally with United or American as a B737 FO.
Also I found this pretty interesting about the age gap from 65 to 67. I personally think it is an idea that has pros and cons. One con is that the last flight will always be emotional.
I just finished CFI and am starting work as one in a couple weeks. Thanks for the reassurance!
Ikrr I was looking for the same reassurance, im still planning to join Flight School
Personally, I think that if Joe Sutter was still alive and working for Boeing , I don't think you would have seen the issues with the 737-Max.
You wouldn’t see the issues with Boeing as a whole if that were the case.
I’m making the jump from helicopters to the airlines… 2500TT but still need 100hrs airplane PIC for ATP mins! I’m coming!
The real true is: airline pilots around the world have one of the WORST quality of life comparing to the majority of careers. PERIOD
What is this new post today stating Spirit airlines is furloughing 260 pilots ?
Airline pilot ftw. Hopefully by the time we are done we can catch the peak!
I'm dead Garret... I used to have my x-factor now I can feel that it is gone and I'm fading for nothing and I'm a dead horse...Bitterish horse...
Speaking strictly as someone who got their commercial the week of 9/11 - and nabbed my first regional job about 4 years later. Short of a nuclear war, or giant flying dinosaurs suddenly attacking airliners, or a collapse of civilization - there's not really a reason that a 1500 hour pilot cant find a paycheck piloting *something* out there. I have witnessed the highest high of hiring, and the lowest low of hiring, and my thermometer tells me this is just a momentary slow down, and even then, will possibly provide regionals an opportunity to play a lot of catch up. The sky is not falling until you have 18 friends call you the same day saying they got furloughed from a regional and are asking if you know of any work.
Pilot shortage is not a factor anymore, it’s so overrated, airlines are over hiring, except for SWA all the other big’s always and always hired and furloughed and that’s what they will keep doing, bad times are in front of us, telling people to spend 100k on this career now is not responsible. Like everything is life, everything that goes up will go down, thinking that since now on aviation is always gonna go up is just stupid.
I've applied to every regional out there to find a job and have had one interview I didnt get selected for. I'm honestly pretty scared right now. Being a flight instructor isn't paying the bills.
Not the most intense time in US history but I see what you were saying.
Raising the retirement age won’t have a significant effect other than having airlines pay peak career salary to captains for two more years.
Generally speaking it will just be a reprieve for captains who have to pay for their ex wives and expensive toys at the detriment of upgrading First Officers.
You Chillrens better get used to FURLOUGHS! Been there done that !!!!
If you're being "honest" and "transparent" why are you wearing 4 stripes when you're First Officer?
Calm down it’s just for the video it doesn’t have anything to do with what he’s saying
It depends on type rating and employment position…you can be FO at one company and Captain with another company on a different type…and none of those being a full time jobs…
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they’re from when he was captain at piedmont
@@electricaviationchannelvid7863except none of those describe him
I'm fresh off of IOE with my company and my only regret is not having had the courage to chase goal when times were not good. It took the pilot shortage headlines back in 2017 to get this ball rolling for me, but honestly, the grit and determination I developed throughout this process could have gotten me through the downturns because the process is so amazingly satisfiying. Flight instructing in GA is a blast, being an airport rat six and half days a week can be a bit of a grind, but what vocational internship could be better? Don't be discouraged, show up with a good attitude, study hard and get along with people.
I’m from GA too. Where are you attending ?
I think is a lovely and enjoying career! Congrats Garret! God bless you
I noticed you have a visible arm tattoo - do airlines still have policies where pilots can't have visible tattoos? I'm looking to become a pilot and have a few arm tattoos so would like to know before putting in the time and money
As long as you can pass the medical, I see no problem with 67. I could not pass the medical when I was 18.
Young kids, and job craziness forced a flight training pause. Hoping to get back to it soon.
Can you do a video about your thoughts with the Boeing case? Is that going to affect the aviation industry from job growth for pilots?
Your life is cake compared to pre DEI. Scary shit nowadays.
I wish the pilots with the most experience would be allowed to fly until they want to retire. My best flights over the past 50 years have been with seasoned pilots.
If the bill to extend the mandatory retirement age does go through, it will only delay things by a couple of years anyways.
I’ve thought about going into it, always been my dream. But I’m 42 and have a good job. As much as I love flying, there’s instability at times, furloughs, and especially the amount of time from home. I wish legislation could be passed for 7 days 7 off. Would make life better for commuting pilots.
Do you think pilots will ever start requiring bashlour degrees again
Going to start school in may nothing will stop me
Asmirations... I'd take the video down. JK
I think a point to address which is a crucial one, is there is not a lack of pilots; but a lack of *qualified* pilots... lisenced pilots are in abundance right now but experienced pilots are very scarce. the shortage now is Captains not FOs.... the next few years will be very telling.
Nice AP Royal Oak. I don’t see many pilots wearing one. I do see them wearing Rolex GMT Master, Breitling and Omega.
did he just say if you're a in flight training keep your head down instead of up ?
I'm a student pilot at the age of 43, 2 extra years sounds good to me.
Garret can you help me return my xfactor? Save me or die?
Great video! Thanks so much.
I’m literally changing careers at the moment and was just hired by SY, waiting on my class date.
So this video comes at a great time for me. It’s encouraging because although I’m older than the average new pilot, the reason you mentioned made it possible for me to pursue an airline job.
I’m hoping the retirement age is increased so I can enjoy 2 more years possibly and work a 18-19 year career (do the math 😅)
The 2 year “slow down” will allow me to gain hours and experience in the airlines before deciding to jump to the legacies.
Thanks again!!!
I had been considering the airline business and have gone back and forth on it… for sure I want to fly SOMETHING. The economy has been brutal: I still have a job but living from paycheck to paycheck. I would have to make severe financial sacrifices to make any reasonable progress after ground training.
Hi Garret, my CFI checkride is tomorrow. I'm optimistic about my future at the airlines, but it just feels so far away.
good luck
@@Cai.stone17 Thank you!
Congratulations Garrett very nice I wish you smooth and pleasant flights I appreciate you for everything you do ❤️❤️😊
I have a question. So what’s the difference between going to the big three. Or staying at the regionals? I get the big bucks. And the bigger airplanes. But if they don’t have the passengers to fill them they have a regional airlines take over the flights. So thinking you would have more stability in a regional than a major airline. Or am I looking at this the wrong way? Sorry if it’s a stupid question.
Regional airlines don’t control their fate, the flying can be taken away from one and given to another. So majors have more stability
Or they take routes from regionals and rather than flying 75 seaters 3 times a day they fly one 179 seater once a day . Bottom line they control what the regionals do
@@brianschoen2633 ok thank you I didn’t know this
I’m currently working through my CPL. Plan to be flying with a regional within a year or so.
Love you nice pilot very handsome man 😘
thanks for informations, huge fan from VANCOUVER,BRITISH COLUMBIA 🇨🇦
Heck yea! Flew floats out there
I’m originally from Vancouver Island but I’m moving to Alberta in 2011.. hello 👋🇨🇦
@@xowestcoast09xo I’m also over in Alberta now 👋🏻
@@avid.venture ooo nice 😁😎small world
The world constantly ebbs and flows....
So blessed and lucky I’ve been able to fly in the private sector for two great owners my entire career and never had to stress. Hope everyone reaches their goals!!
I'm just starting out 2027 is my year
I agree with you! I fly for SWA and I honestly don’t see us laying off. I think there is a bright future for us all. Great video!
Has SWA ever laid off pilots? Through COVID or 9/11 or ever? If not then I would’nt be worried either. Asking pilots if Southwest can buy them out and allowing those pilots to say yes or no is not a “lay off”.
@@hoskjr3868 no thankfully never had any employees laid off.
I'd love to be with all my friends that went CFI and are now in the airlines but I agreed with my wife to stay home in the day and work evenings to help raise the kids so flying barely happens anymore. It's hard to build hours with a 10 month old baby I have to watch each day. I used to drop my others on off at school and go fly around Florida but I just can't do that anymore. My goal is 3 years but only life will tell. I have a bad feeling we are in a bad recession and eventually it will hit the airlines and they will cut pilots. I have a great job now so I am in no rush to have to fly but it would sure be the dream job.
amazing video, thank you!
Sir you are so stunning
Love your content!! Some day my dream will come true!
Excellent video I love it ❤
Love the video. I just began my flight training in Europe, and I should be done in August next year !
You are my favourite pilot ❤
You have my favorite mustache! ❤
I believe that you have figured it out.
Hello garret nice watching your new video,beautiful sharing for the airlines ❤
This has all been in the back of my mind because I’m probably going to get to my 1500 hrs in about 2 years so we’ll see where things are then.
Hey, I’m starting at a fast track 141 school this month with the PPL already done and I’ve heard people saying to start applying for regional airline cadet programs. I also have read lots about that not being the fastest option and airlines not wanting to hire from their own regionals. What is your take on this? And could you do a video about the different pathways to a major and any advice you have please!!
Hey, I'm also currently training in a 141 school, and it is by far the best thing you can do besides the military. Part 141 makes you a far more competitive candidate and you'll be more highly viewed upon compared to part 61 students and you'll have many more privileges and opportunities to get to the airlines.
Haha drank the koolaid
@@brandonthorpe5869 What?
Hey, as a student pilot with over 100 hours logged, I’ve encountered some roadblocks in my training. Despite being soloed, I’m still struggling with maneuvers, particularly crosswind landings. My new instructor, who’s of ATP quality, has a different teaching approach, which has been challenging for me. He even suggested that maybe aviation isn’t for everyone. I’m feeling discouraged and considering quitting. Do you have any advice or encouragement for me? I’d greatly appreciate any ideas or insights you might have!
I appreciate your video and update on what congress is doing.
There is a good chance that congress will not pass such legislation in an election year. They have kicked the can down the road that it will probably next year with a new administration - hopefully NOT the current - and it will be addressed. There IS a need for Captains to check off FOs into those positions, as well as manufacturer issues. More importantly, there are still SAFETY ISSUES that seasoned pilots need to advocate and impart THAT KNOWLEDGE on the generation that is coming up.
As I approach 60 years of age and am just now embarking on my pilot adventure, I know there are LOTS of opportunities and I have NO INTEREST on flying for any commercial airline carrier. There are PLENTY of options and I will take advantage of ANY AND ALL OF THOSE OPTIONS for the 3 years I will have and welcome any more years they allow me to fly. IT IS ABOUT THE FLYING ADVENTURE!!! I am going to teach MY children and grandchildren how to embark on their adventure sooner rather than later as I have. SAFETY IS IMPORTANT - as you all can attest to. It is getting crowded up there. A successful flight is arriving SAFELY at your destination and being prepared and able to fly for your next flight!👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️👨🏽✈️
Take care. Keep your videos coming, Garrett.
You forgot to edit out 3:58-4:08 😅
Great insight though- as a flight student myself, I was concerned reading all of these headlines.
Is it difficult to fly? Can I be ur student? For free....But I don' have money... I'm just good on land,I drive...Is it the same as flying?
Headed back to flight school through a University so I've got a few classes I have to take to get my second bachelors degree but this 2nd one encompasses my flight training. I'll also be qualified for the R-ATP which is a huge reason why I went back to this school, plus the added benefit of using my Post 9/11 GI Bill for tuition/flight fees. I'm excited to get back into it! Especially seeing how crazy inflation is outpacing regular jobs. I work at a great company in their customer service department and it pays what would have been great money 10 years ago, but now you need 6 figures if you want a nice house and to live comfortably and I'm just not there yet. Between investing and flying I should be able to be in a great spot. Then I'll be in a spot where I can help motivate other young pilots or help young adults figure out how to navigate their way through life financially. Crazy times but I'm blessed to have a desire to fly because I can tell it's a beautiful career. Stressful and lots of hard work but well worth it!
Working my way to becoming an airline pilot, though I'm still early in my journey. Just got 100% on my flight instructor instrument knowledge test though!
I appreciate these videos Garret! My plan is to work as a flight attendant for a few years (preferably long haul) to find out whether this lifestyle is for me. When I feel fulfilled with that, I wanna join flight school and grind to become an airline pilot! I just hope my plan works out😆
Flight engineers no longer exist, they went out in the 80s and 90s
My hangarmate was a DAL FA then busted her butt getting her ratings, teaching, and buying a cheap airplane to increase her total time. Flew at times 13 hours in a day in her Cherokee. Got her 1500 hours and was hired by a regional and is now flying the line. She is 28.
Doesn’t matter with the bottleneck in training, exorbitant wait times for examiners and instructors that are only in it for the hours. Airline ambitions quickly fade when the fuckery is so obvious in training.
Thanks for the update! I am a CFI that left a 6 figure job for this dream and it’s so stressful looking at the current environment. But I just keep grinding hoping that when my time comes I’ll make it. 💪🏼🙏
gymboy. yeh sure Cfi at
6 figures $ ... ? yeh right
He’s saying prior to the CFI.
@@brizzlebuster ohh ok sorry read it wrong way... nevermind
Yeah this guys a genius
Really interesting one. Thanks for that. Last year I attended the recruitment process for a spot at Lufthansa´s flight school. Unfortunately, for some untold reason, I didn´t make it through the very last step. So I´ve started working towards a bachelor´s degree now, possibly master´s degree and I just hope that that I´ll be able to get a green card and a spot at a proper flight school in the US after that, move from Germany to the States and fulfill my dream of being an airline pilot there.
After getting my commercial multi, i really didnt want to be a CFI. It has definitely bit me in the but time wise. If i dont get some traction somewhere doing something by the end of the summer, i will just be a CFI and knock these hours out so i can start my real aviation career next year hopefully.
Great video. How refreshing to hear someone of your age taking such a realistic view and not making it all about yourself! Thank you!
Is Garrett’s background in engineering ..??? Or just flight school. ??
What the heck do they think they're getting by buying another 2 years? Something needs to change drastically to fix this problem and it's not gonna be extending the retirement age into oblivion.
I have an interview with two different regionals coming up so hopefully nothing crazy happens between now and then.
Gonna push and try to have my Private Certificate in my pocket for my friend's retirement flight on May 10th!