Day In The Life Of An Airline Pilot - 5 FLIGHTS!

A 5-leg day of flying is BUSY for a pilot. And when you're a regional airline pilot it's not all that uncommon. Flying has been, and will always be, an exciting career. Hopefully, this video gives you a little insight into what my daily life is like.

You guys asked for a "day in the life" video, so here it is! We flew 220 passengers on 3 airplanes between:

-Chicago, IL to Appleton, WI (AA3366)
-Appleton, WI to Chicago, IL (AA3366 Deadhead)
-Chicago, IL to Lexington, KY (AA3980)
-Lexington, KY to Chicago, IL (AA3980)
-Chicago, IL to Dubuque, IA (AA3904)

YouTube Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction - 1 FULL Day Of Flying
0:28 Commuting To O'Hare
1:19 My Flight Schedule Today
1:41 Flight #1: ORD to ATW
2:21 Flight #2: Deadhead ATW to ORD
3:11 Flight #3: ORD to LEX
4:19 Flight #4: LEX to ORD
5:13 Dinner Break (+Best Food In O'Hare)
5:46 Flight #5: ORD to DBQ
6:17 14 Hours Later, Leaving The Airport
6:32 What Being A Pilot Is All About

Filmed with: iPhone XS Max, GoPro Hero 8
Music Licensing From PremiumBeat Music and AudioJungle

Cockpit scenes filmed under Part 91 with approval of Envoy Air, Inc.

Thanks for watching!
-Swayne

[SwayneMartinPilot]

This was the most-requested video that you guys asked for! I tried my best to make it a comprehensive view showing what one of my busiest days looks like. What else do you want to learn about being a pilot?

[stephenrich]

Bro. Loved the little “random” fact bubbles that you popped up throughout the video. Awesome content

[lkorn]

Hope these “normal” times come back soon. Great video Swayne.

[RAV_]

This is one of the best videos you’ve ever made. See you in the skies my friend

[jdmrestor]

How things have changed ! My Dad was a captain for TWA and retired in 1975 . I spent most of my earlier days traveling around the country with him. A coast to coast, 5 hour trip non stop resulted in an overnight layover, and 85 hours per month flight time. You guys have it rough now, and should be praised for your love of flight. We thank you all for the service so needed by modern society. Good luck, and be safe. The spirit of our Lord be beneath your wings, you're runways always too long, your altitude too high, and the plane never fail.

[alexnazimek]

My dad is a GSE maintenance officer For American Airlines, in LaGuardia Airport, NY. So I respect your stay through with the company and helping my dad keep his job. Thank you, and a Thank you to all the airline crew.

[gavinpalmer]

I am 15 years old. As an aspiring pilot, I really find your videos informative and enjoyable to watch. Thanks, and keep it up!

[OHAREAVIATION]

My grandfather’s architect firm was the one that helped design the current terminal building there at Lexington, KY.

[tommybifarella]

This is crazy considering I’m a pilot in training and knowing that my days could be this busy is mine blowing

[MentourPilot]

Awesome! Would be cool to have you as a guest in one of my Live sessions. Let me know if you are interested. Stay safe.

[wrongnumberz]

0:09 Rare footage of Swayne with Stan Lee.

[haaheocarpenter]

As an aviation student currently trying to fumble my way through CFI training, this is exactly what I needed today. You never disappoint! Thank you Swayne!

[petertarantelli]

Swayne, you said it best with your last statement. What it all comes down to is, it’s a job. There are good days and bad days. In the end, you’re doing what you trained for and you enjoy what you’re doing! To me, that makes it a little less of a job. Thanks for taking us along, I really appreciate you making and sharing your life through these videos!

[Felipedecarolli]

04:07 shows how satisfied you are for being what you really want to be and happy working with what you like!! There’s nothing to compare

[OMEDFOY]

That seems like the most effective combination: an old "salty dog" captain, with a new and enthusiastic "up and comer" 1st officer.

[JaydenCornwall]

Thank you Swayne! Your videos are so inspiring to so many of us including myself, a 17 year old Student Pilot. Thanks for all of your amazing videos and tips. Stay awesome! Hope to meet you one day!

[tkomalley]

Great job!! As a passenger I’m always so wrapped up in the where, when and how of traveling that it’s easy to forget all the hard work that goes in to getting me safely to my destination. So thanks to you and everyone that makes it happen…Well done

[RanBelGaming]

truly one of the best pilot channels out there! the creativity and passion that you put in these videos is incredible. keep the videos up

[Aussienewslover]

14 Hour day and only 5 hours spent in the air! I envy your passion! Brilliant work.

[anthonybob]

6:47 Actually really liked that ending quote for some reason