DAD'S LAST FLIGHT AFTER 31 YEARS FLYING WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- I had the privilege of being on my dad's last flight with American Airlines (SJC-ORD), after his long 38 year career. He spent 31 years with American Airlines and before that flew C-130s with the United States Coast Guard in Kodiak, AK. It was an honor to be part of the experience and thankful to American for making his arrival into O'hare really cool.
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Thank you all for watching this video! Like many of you noticed and commented, he is a humble man who doesn't like the attention, but has been reading all of the comments and has been amazed by all your kind words! He didn't order the water cannons for himself as he didn't want the attention, or like he told me, "didn't want to delay passengers". American Airlines and the chief pilots ordered it for him and set it up without him knowing. I'm so glad they did. Thanks again for watching and helping close a chapter in my dad's life.
This is really cool video. Respect to your dad
I think they wanted to do something nice he would remember. So I think the water cannons was a nice touch for the many year's he been with the airline.
Very kind dad. Reminds me of my headmaster at hight school. Cool dad u got bro. take good care of him.
This is a really feel good video 😁👍
this was awesome man
Let’s be honest none of us searched for this but all of us liked it
Correct 🙂👍
So true. This appeared randomly in my feed. I liked it
Very true i got it randomly.
Yep.
Let's be honest, every random video that is good has someone saying they never searched it
"We've been married for 42 years.... It's going well."
J Iron I caught that too! Love the choice of words there.
@@DavidThomas-jc8ov I don't get it. Can you enlighten me?
irsute8833 He analyzed his marriage of 40+ years, as if it was a quantifiable analysis. Adorable man.
I'm sure she enjoyed putting the number out there.
ok.................................?
31 years at any job is really respectable imo
This guy has had the same job longer than I have lived. That’s madness
Yeah, you'll never find a Millenial with that kind of dedication.
1000th like :)
Most places in any industry nowadays don't want anyone to stay even half that long. Not in the United States.
my mum is 55 years old and she's been a teacher for 33. still two years to retire 😩
Pilot announces: All right guys this is my last flight
Passengers: 😨
👍👍😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, oh noooo
😂🤣🤣🤣i felt same too🤣
🤣🤣
😂
I’m just starting my pilot career with American Airlines. 35 years from now I hope my kids are making the same video. God Bless and hope dad is enjoying his retirement.
That’s amazing Matt, I’m currently going with IFR now. I’m still a little bit far from starting my career in an airline but hopefully I’m making it!
Why airlines don’t make videos like this as adverts amazes me
IKR
They would love to make videos like this. But probably still not much realized about it yet. Videos like this are very personal and lovely. (For me) it's quite difficult to make something like this into some business things like ads. The taste will not be the same.
I will never forget the beautiful ads that American and United did after 911.... ua-cam.com/video/V64IMaou8lU/v-deo.html
Nice idea
right??
Makes me think of my dad who has worked in the same airport as a baggage handler for 40 years and hopes to retire in 5 years at 65.
Bohnestiel M
awww.. my best wishes to him 😊 I can relate
Unsung hero, it's people like your father who just get on with the job with the goals of providing for their family
Bohnestiel M god bless him and his health
The difference is, when a baggage handler retires, they flush them off the airport grounds with the firetrucks. I kid though.
The same here. My Dad retired from TWA after working there for 36 years as a technician. He passed away few years back at the age of 83.
I’ve been with American for 28 years as a Fleet Service Clerk, and every time I have a plane pull into my gate with a retiring Captain or First Officer it makes me feel good to be a part of their final trip!
Thanks for your service! You should get the water cannon salute too!
Terri Stonewall,
I think the final trip thou are referring to is when they put you six feet in the ground. LOL!
I do the same thing you do but in the USAF. I can’t imagine doing it for 28 years. Props to you lol.
@Dark Fortnite lmao everything isn't for everyone, as long as you're happy it works..
"God is good" such a character, 100% respect.
@@domyac9392 Amazing video, the ending brought a laugh to an almost sad ending. Jets off will call you nice knowing you haha
Yes!...All the time!🙏(i caught that too)
God is great
I'm not even half way through the video and it's already got the tears flowing down my cheeks.
My Dad was an airline Captain too, he used to fly Airbus A320's and Boeing 717's (that was before the a320) here in Australia. In October of 2016, exactly 3 years ago, he was forcibly retired at 56 years of age due to a serious stroke which ultimately meant his pilot's licence had to be cancelled as a result. He unfortunately didn't get the proper water salute/send-off from the firetrucks due to the sudden stroke. This video brought back so many memories as we used to go on trips with Dad occasionally and it was always so much fun for me as a kid. 4 months ago I got myself a job working as cabin crew on the exact same Boeing 717's that dad once flew back in the day and Dad cried, he was so proud and took us all out for dinner to celebrate. Dad was a captain for 17 years and a First Officer for 6 years before that. I'm sure he would still love to be flying today - he has a flight sim at home that he uses almost daily and although he hasn't said it, I'm sure he misses it. I'm sorry your career was cut short Dad, I hope you're proud of me and I'm glad I could keep aviation in the family.
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You must be very proud of your Dad..God bless your family..
im crying.
Nooo! I’m crying 😭 god bless you all 🙏🏽
Awwwww the poor guy :( Maybe you could arrange for him to go up in a small aircraft at a flying school (with another pilot of course) and have another go at the controls? Essentially another flying lesson. He won’t need a licence for that
I came here on random, left with a few tears, wtf!? LOL
A.S Photography Same 😂
🍀❤🥰
Me too.
😭
Me too ☹️😬
You can tell he’s sad. God bless and enjoy your retirement to the fullest.
I love that..."married almost 42 years...it's going well.."
The water salute got the tears rolling for me! My career is only just beginning as a pilot, but I can only dream of having a career like him! ✈️ Happy retirement!
Keep the good work up and sky will be your limit. #MUCHLOVE #GOODLUCK
Good luck
Be safe
Keep everyone safe.
LynettaaShay good luck bruv I wish u THE BEST
Good luck & all the best❤
Good luck👍 I wish to become one as well
*_i would honestly be so sad 😞 last flight and he’s done that for 38 years_*
hes been a pilot for 38 years and 31 for ama, that does not mean he will never fly again tho.
Trust me he's probably seen enough of flying
@@mynoxx01 it does except small private plane
uɐʍʞ tough it is ,finish this chapter and going into the last chapter of his life ,because that the way it is
How genuine oh my god how generous in his duties may allah show you the genuine way ahead...ameen
I always get choked up when I watch these wonderful endings of a rewarding career and the next chapter in these awesome pilots lives.
Have a great retirement!
He' Will probably be flying his Piper cub just for fun enjoying the rest of his life
same
god is good!
My son is at the other end of the spectrum just beginning his career in the right seat of a 767...
Enjoy your retirement !!!!
Congratulations for your son ! He must make you and the rest of the family proud !
Rajib Sharma , thank you so much! That has been his goal since grade school. He has been flying since he was 14 (gliders), got his pilots licence before his drivers licence. There have been rough times, lean times, and good times....he never lost sight of where he wanted to be....
@@senjurajib ِ A great country that allows its citizens to own guns? oh really? wow!
@@balsumfractus awesome! want to get a PPL too, as soon as I have some capital;)
Roester thank you... I had the same dream as a youngster, but gave up too soon.......
I am a American Airline Flight Attendant and I want to say your Father will be very much missed....He is Smart, Kind most of all humble one of a kind for sure. May God Bless you and your family always
31 years flying for American airlines but this pilot mentions nearly 42 years married. A powerful testament that ol school can still rule! God bless you mum and dad!
I honestly cried to this, happy retirement. I'm late but still.
@@bobbyshmurda6424 k
From one American pilot to another, Congrats! Well done sir, enjoy your retirement!!!
L R you fly for American? Is it good
Kenneth American is a great company. I’ve been working professionally under the AMR/AAG umbrella for over twelve years. I always wanted to work for American since I was a child, so for me it was dream come true.
Jaspal Badwal he won’t answer your question because he’s lying
Jaspal Badwal Hey Jaspal. I’m sorry I didn’t see your post from a few weeks ago. Anyhow, congrats on beginning your journey to becoming an airline pilot!! The time from receiving all your certifications to actually getting your first professional gig is totally dependent on how much you fly and the type of experience you get prior to filling out that first application. The majors in the US require between 750-1500 minimum flight time to apply, dependent on your training. You must also take into consideration your competitiveness in comparison to other pilots also applying for the same job. A company like American hires people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and competitive time on a pilot to pilot basis is on average about 4000-5000 hours total flight time right now. Some hire with more, some hire with less. Hope that answers your question!
I want to be like him when I’m older and making my kids proud.
Just work hard, or smart! and your kids will be proud of ya!
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Amen God will see you in whatever you ask...I pray for you too
RESPECT!AND THANKYOU!
I love this! My 29 year old Son is a Pilot for Delta. I was flying back from Barcelona to JFK and my Son called me and asked where I was. I told him JFK going to SLC. He asked what flight, told him and he told me he was my Pilot! It was such a treat and was soo proud of him!👨✈️✈️❤️
Your dad seems like a great man.
that water cannon salute had me in tears
I love that they do that for long time Pilots... Great act of respect
yeah, same 😭😭😭😭 everytime I see that, it makes me sad and cry... I've seen it twice.
Wow, very touching and he is so humble. I hope he enjoys his retirement. American Airlines was a better company with him behind the yoke.
Was he based @ ORD? So happy that you enjoyed his last flight! My dad flew for UAL, DC 10, but missed his last flight due to the ORD DC 10 incident in 1979.
I wish I flew with this Gentleman. Seems like a kind and gentle soul.
May the rest of his life, be the best of his life.
You are a lucky son of a great mum and dad.God bless
God bless that man. Seems like a genuine down to earth great human being. May retirement bring him everything and more he ever wanted. And may he live a long and healthy life. You deserve it
The Truth Amen to this for him
Make me crying, thinking of my dad, who was a truck driver, unfortunately he was gone in a crash in 2007 summer. He is humble like the pilot, he should have been retired if he is still alive. I miss you dad!
I'm sorry for your loss. Truck Drivers are the best.
Love this!
Pilot: "God is good" 5:01
Also, the family bond, awesome!
Happy retirement, Captain!
Your parents, especially your dad are very nice good people. You are blessed.
My dad has been a pilot for American for 35 years now! Few more years and he will be here as well. I hope to do the same thing you did!
I too retired 2 months after your dad after 43 years as an ICU nurse. My coworkers secretly arranged for fellow coworkers I have worked with all over the hospital to line the corridor and clap as I left the ICU for the last time. I tried all day not to cry when people came to the unit to see me but the standing ovation was a total surprise and I then broke down and cried. It is a wonderful feeling and your dad deserved it!
‘God is good’ I got that from the captain, what an amazing man.
You're dad is lucky, he has flown people around the world that are going to weddings, birthdays and funerals. He is a very lucky man, when I am older I want to be. pilot, you're dad should get a real praise for all of the work that he has done for 31 years.
I’m in bed trying to sleep and this made me cry. Thank you very much!! Lol What a great Dad you have. You guys are a beautiful family. God bless!
Your father oozes kindness. God bless him and your family.
Awesome.! Pilots like your dad should be given way more thanks by society and be paid far more. Your dad safely got a million people or more where they needed to go during his career. Amazing job!
Probably closer to 10 million!
Great video documenting his last flight. Enjoy Retirement!
Wow...what a warm person he is...calm and humble...
Decent man, decent job, decent retirement and employee farewell. It was a pleasure to watch it!
As a frequent traveler and a flier almost exclusively with American Airlines, I might have at some point been on your Dad’s flight. Happy retirement, sir!
Man, I am sitting here eating pizza and drinking beer but this man's sincerity, joy and happiness brings an effing tear to my eye.
I just cried in about 4:30. Your dad looks like very kind and optimistic person happy of his life. Id like to be like he, live this life in the best way. I hope it will come true for me and you everyone :)
Nothing better than seeing happy folks. Hope your folks enjoying retirement.
A humbal human, and piolit-31 years with a single airlines! Can't find better than this combo. God bless ya all family.
As a guy with 35 years with the same employer and looking to retire in the near future, I strive to have as much class as your dad on my final day at work. Great video.
Nate, what an AWESOME SON you are to recognize HONOR your FATHER this way......I thank GOD for watching, protecting, and keeping this Angel of a Pilot safe, as your Father, compassionately and carefully flew many people around the world......What TRUE HERO your FATHER IS! BE BLESSED and BE THANKFUL!
38 years with american airlines that was more than a tribute to you and so many lifes that depends on you to take them coming and going to their destination what a tremendous job Fly with so many risk so many feets above earth I can't found the best words to say god bless you so much experience I felt sad you are retiring but we all appreciate the good job you have done and all the lifes that was in your hands each time you fly with the last flights with your wife and son enjoy your self happy retirement you are truly miss 38 years of greatness History made it course .
Great dedication with true sincerity
Amazing an humble man right there. Doing the same thing for 30 plus years is amazing. Not only did he do the sane thing he stayed married to 1 lady. Your mom is also amazing too. She stood by him an did not walk away when times got hard. Tell your dad an mom congrats. Now momma dont have to worry anymore about her hunny. She knows he will be home an safe on the ground. Your dad got so many ppl to an from where they was going threw the good times an the bad times. He made sure they was all safe an sound. I loved how he stayed so calm on his last flight. So many get all extra excited an let it get to their head an they make mistakes an your dad didnt. Tell them both congrats. He reminds me of my grandpa when he spoke about marriage. My grandparents was married for 62 yrs before he passed 4 yrs ago he told the nurse 1 day well its going good. They all laughed. He would always go well we been married 60 years so it has to be going well to be together that long an still alive. Lol
Congratulations on your dad’s retirement. My dad also retired from American Airlines as a Captain on a Boeing 777. He retired from American after 32 years. I went on his last flight to London.
Anyone else started to tear up when they welcomed him with the water and vehicles after landing?
Yep water works started
:(((
I started to tear up when the dad was walking down the stairs at the end TT
Yes😪
MEEEEEEEE
Wow this brought back memories. My Dad was a captain with American and retired 24 years ago. Very emotional for all of us. We lost him in June but my brother is carring it forward. He also is a Captain for American.
Former AA’er. (Worked in reservations in DFW)
Great video! I hope your father is enjoying his retirement!
God bless!
God bless you 🙏
I feel like the fact that the captain didn't expect the water cannon salute made it all the more memorable for him.
They don't make people like you anymore, sir.
Your dedication is admirable.
I have so very much respect for you, safeguarding the lives of thousands and thousands of people over all those years.
Thank you so much!
I don't even know your dad, but I am crying at how sweet this is. A whole life dedicated to his family and flying. What a beautiful life.
I have great respect for all good pilots! God bless all of you!
Well sir, your dad is a great man and a great DAD!!! Many kids are dreaming to have a dad like yours’!!!
I tip my hat to this man,, I am only a private pilot and it's so challenging, I can't imagine what this captain went through making millions of decisions that made everything safe over the years.
Happy retirement captain.
“God is good all the time” very true. Should be proud of your father.✋️👏
Enjoy your retirement Captain, you're a inspiration not everyone is so lucky to fly 38 years. God bless you
What a lovely genuine guy your father is. May he and your mum have a happy retirement.
So excited for you and your family! Congratulations sir! ✈🛩
Who would dislike such a beautiful video???? Wish your dad a beautiful retirement! 👏👋✈
His words to his wife were GOD IS GOOD..
AMEN
Truly touched my heart,
I am a commercial pilot and my career was cut short due to health and Diabetes...
I can assure it is not easy to leave the skies after all these years..
Happy retirement Captain..u truly touched my heart with ur words.
God is Good
And Amen
I retired from flying 10 months ago with a similar career. Difficult to let go but yes, GOD is GOOD!
Loosing my Class 1 is my biggest fear. I wouldm't wish that on my worst enemy
Flying was my dream. Diabetes cut my wings.
@@josemiranda1241 what if you have diabetes?
@@Ghoulsfull Depending how bad it is you will not be able to fly. If you faint in the plane with a low blood sugar!, everybody dies! The FAA let you fly now Private at least checking your sugar before flight and monitoring yourself.
Unfortunately there is going to be less people like this gentlemen in the future.. He is pure class, you can see it in his eyes! Well done sir!
A good and gentle man. Happy retirement Captain.
31 years in Service , GOD BLESS you Sir
God is good, humble, professional, and friendly to the personal. Great pilot
Thank you Nate. What a great video. My husband is 3 years from this day. He is a 767 Capt for Delta. We have flown many retirement flights they are always fun! Well done you should be so proud of your Dad!
When he said "God is good".. waterworks. And can I just say hats of to the Mrs. too. A pilots spouse goes through so much worry and missing their partner on holidays, anniversaries, etc. I dated an Envoy pilot for a year and unfortunately it all got to me. We are still good friends though. I hope your Dad enjoys every second of retirement!
What an honorable way to end a career of service. Thanks for all the sacrifices you made to ensure the safe transport of many thousands of people.
Terrific video and what an honor it must have been to be on his last flight! I hope he has a great retirement and enjoys life!
As someone who has a parent as a pilot, I am looking forward to the day I get to record my parents retirement. This made my day
Thank You for Your service ! What a wonderful career ! I understand the passion !
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for sharing this window into the ending of the career of a faithful and humble man. Our society needs more visibility of these kinds of men. In a society obsessed with the flashy and shallow, men of character and integrity are sorely needed. To your father: thank you for your faithful service, sir. I hope you have many years to enjoy the fruit of your labor and the company of your family and friends. May God continue to bless you and yours.
Oh my! What an awesome Captain. With a loving wife and family. Congratulations on your retirement. You certainly deserve it.
Imagyn how happy and proud his son and wife are
for some reason this makes me feel sad.
job well done...
Me too😂
Alex Gk because we have to go thru this at some time in our life
Your dad seems like such a great guy.
very nice farewell, 31 year flying around the world, this is simply amazing! Well done sir, you must be proud.
What a legacy my God? 38 years flying? You are just one of my HERO sir. Enjoy your retirement and stay bless....
What a wonderful example this gentleman has made for other young people to follow.Your family must be very proud of you and justly so. May you have a long, happy and healthy retirement. American Airlines were very fortunate in having your services for all of those years.
What a kind sweet FLYIN'GUY..and a lovely loving family...l bet theyre relieved.....l hope he has Fabulous journeys ahead.....TAKE THE TRAIN...see the world...Blessings to you!!💝💝💝💝
Respect to him, great pilot , great career , great father has great wife and great family. Hope you enjoy the retirement time.
How proud you are to be a son of him, wow i'm crying
CONGRATULATIONS !!!... A BEAUTIFUL LIFE .... IN THE SKY ....
A great video. Many yeara of loyal service doing what he loves. Seems like a lovely man with a great sense of humour. I hope he has a great retirement.
I am an American frequent flyer, with O'Hare being my home airport. I am sure he had to be the captain on one of my flights at some time. Congrats, sir and thanks for getting people to their destinations safely all those years! Enjoy your retirement!
I m sure he felt really sad deep inside. But faced it like a star. Looks like such a kind and gentle man. American airlines was lucky to have him .
I've never met your dad but he seems so humble, nice and professional and to think how many people's life depended on his work for all these years, amazing!!! Congrats I would be proud too.
What a humble man. God bless you.
Cool dad. So humble and kind.
seems like a nice humble great guy much respect