5 Reasons NOT To Become an Airline Pilot - FlyingWithGarrett Ep. 13

Welcome back! In this episode I talk about possible reasons of why you might not decide to be a pilot. In my opinion, being in Airline Pilot is the BEST job in the world. But I thought I would give the very limited reasons of maybe considering another career. I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure you comment below of next episode ideas!

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[elstupido]

Active duty military. I sleep 6 hours a day, rarely see my kids, get swapped around different shifts on the regular bases. I got this 😄

[bkrt]

I’m currently in school with debt for something I don’t even want, never took my dream of being a pilot seriously bc others told me it’s too hard and not worth it, now I regret going to college and not pursuing this. I’m only 19 and am GOING to be an airplane pilot, it’s gonna take much longer than it should for me though, PLEASE take your time on making life decisions and don’t take everyone’s advice, follow your dreams and work hard.

[NONAMEGTAV]

Im for sure being a pilot, I love planes and I’ve always wanted to be a pilot, the biggest problem for me could be “not being with my family” but in my case...Im completely alone in this world, so there is no problem for me😃

[JohnDoe-ucxo]

Been an airline pilot for 30+ Years. Best career in the world. So glad I had the opportunity.

[smallduties]

I have started with no money in high school, when I was just 16. Working double time each holidays and school trips and it made me become an airline pilot with age of 21 for one national airline in Europe :D Long story to fit it in one comment, but whatever is your position, just find your way. It may be long and windy as well, but the key is to not give up on your dreams. Good luck!

[rocketraccoon]

Killing it Garrett! Looks like your doing great since college, keep on keepin on!

[austinlanphier]

Great video! Love when you have videos about being an airline pilot. I am a student pilot myself and would like to be an airline pilot and these videos are really helpful!

[yanesabillon]

You’re very appreciated for spending your time explaining all this to all of us thanks

[mekelphillips]

Great video, please make a personal video on your experience on your yearly recurring training. This will give great insight to your many viewers who are pilots making a transition from part 141 & part 61 into the 121/135 world. Please also talk about the hardest part of this trading for you personally in your first year as a captain, and how did you overcome this?

[jacobfelton]

Thanks for making this! I asked for this on the gram. Love your channel please keep the videos coming.

[seansmith]

Ive flown over a million miles as a passanger working as a construction manager, but ive finally decided to take the plunge quit my job and start training full time. Not excited for the pay cut school and cfi are going to come with, but excited to get started

[DieselDucy]

Working for the railroad is a similar lifestyle. I am a locomotive engineer. Always been fascinated with flying. You have convinced me it is just as bad lifestyle wise as a pilot. Calling in sick is the most liberating thing ever.

[OMARRIOO]

Thanks for covering the topic. I been asking for awhile. Thanks
- Future Officer

[pietuys]

The minimum rest period is most defenitely happening very often, on a weekly basis on many rosters. Allowing for a max of 1 hr traveling time from the airport the available period is already down to 8 hrs, taking winding down time and preparing to go to rest will wipe another hr. Waking up the next morning will wipe at least another 30 min. Realistically you will during minimum rest never get more than 6 hrs sleep. This often manifest on my roster for up to 3 days in a row

[mxkdtml]

Thank you very much for doing this video. I have always wanted to be a pilot when I was younger, but now over 40…with the top 5 reasons you just mentioned as to why some people may not want to be a pilot…I agree & I think I’ll just continue being a passenger.

[louanarose]

I loved your reasons. Yes they are pretty much accurate, especially the family part. That's the toughest one.

[Zansaldo]

I’m 36 years old looking for a career change. I appreciate you making this video, definitely feel a little better about taking the first step and scheduling my discovery flight soon. Wish me luck!

[jolynneraymond]

Thanks for such an informative video. Can you do a meal prep video? I’m always trying to get fresh new ideas for healthy meals

[aviationmotivation]

You’re probably the fittest pilot on Youtube, lol! so I’m wondering what is your diet like and how many days a week do you workout? It would be a tremendous help if you created a video with such information for us future pilots, to stay fit and maintain our medical. Thanks!

[mattb.]

Great video to watch the day before my airline pilot interview 🤣😜