ONE WEEK IN THE LIFE OF AN AIRLINE PILOT

Where will we go? When will I get home? Those are just some of the unknowns when you're on call as an airline pilot. Join me for a week on the road where I'll take you behind the scenes and who knows, we might just find an adventure!

Music by @Epidemic Sound

My Gear:
Vlog Camera: Sony ZV-1
Microphone: Rode VideoMicro

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00:00 Welcome to Reserve Life
02:00 Day 1, Will they call?
02:44 Day 2, Now What?
05:07 Day 3, Leaving on a Trip
06:27 Day 4, Layover Adventure
07:52 Day 5, Flying Home
10:05 Day 6, Home

[bobhogg]

As a recently retired 777 captain for another major airline I just want to say you did a great job of presenting what a day in the life of a reserve pilot is like and life in general at a major airline. Covid robbed me of what the best two years of my career should have been like. This video really made me miss the job. I still had a great 35 year career. Good inspiration for the young guys making the sacrifices necessary to enter the career. It is well worth it if you have the right stuff.

[ryanemory]

Dude I have been a United fan my entire life, you guys have flown me all over the world, and I fly with you at least twice a week. Thank you so much for this. Im the guy who says, into the cockpit, thank you after every flight;) So appreciative of everyone that gets me to the place where I can be to save the lives that need to be saved. Much thanks!
Ryan

[jakejacobs]

I flew for the airlines for 36 years and if I learned one thing it was to never be face down on a hotel room carpet. At least not before spraying it with Luminol and shining it with a black light.

[alyssa]

I’m 15 years old and lately I’ve been watching a lot of videos about being a pilot and I think that I want to become a commercial airline pilot when I’m an adult! It seems like a great job and it fits everything I want in a job. (Good pay, travelling, etc)

[sloopjohnb.]

I would love this way of life. Silent solitude in a hotel room, nobody bothering me I could get by talking to only the delivery driver for a whole day. Paradise

[tombowman]

This is soooo cool! As passengers I think most of us truly wonder what it's like, and your video does an excellent job of showing us the highs and he lows of your job. Good stuff! As a loyal UAL fan (1K) I love you guys! Always so friendly and do such a great job communicating with us. With over 70 flights this year THANK YOU to all UAL employees for taking good care of me/us. Happy holidays!

[stevenfoote]

What a great channel. I am a business traveler who logs about 200K domestic miles per year. (Hard to believe but true) I have always wondered what life is like for the hard working crews that get us where we need to be safely and securely. Well done!! And thank you…….

[desireem]

I absolutely love how you put this together. Thanks for sharing with us, as a flight attendant myself we love down to earth pilots and you really seem like that. Can’t wait to see more videos from you!

[davidmangold]

Great to reminisce. Great that you show what it’s all about! I flew for Ozark TWA and AA for 39.5 years; age 25.5 to 65, retiring 4.5 years ago. I commuted for 26 years. I wouldn’t trade a minute of my career-it was so much fun. I crossed the Atlantic Ocean 650 times, laying over repeatedly in 28 different cities in Europe and the Middle East, and all of USA Caribbean and South America. Had fun on every layover👍🏻😉

[DillonG]

Absolutely great video. Randomly clicked on it and it’s exactly what I needed to see. Been in pilot training for the last 7 months or so and the grinds been real. Eventually I’ll make it to an airline and your video just solidified how perfect of a life it’ll be for me. The whole video I just kept saying, “I love this, he’s living the dream” 🤘🏼🤙🏼

[damiandeneir]

This channel is the most important part of my career change checklist. Seeing pros and cons if it's something I can Balance family life, relationships etc while being able to travel for my job is high key why I follow your channel. Really looking at pulling the trigger on united aviate academy in the near future. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[ephapax]

Great vid. I work at a posh hotel in downtown Denver that has a major contract with Delta FA and Pilots. We accommodate so many of their crews and I’ve always been fascinated with the lifestyle they have getting to see so many places in the world. Excellent editing as well.

[duece]

This is some great stuff! Love the cinematography as well as the content! Please do more of this kinda stuff! Greetings from a fellow (LHR based) pilot

[justCHANEL]

As a flight attendant and content creator this is AWESOME! Great job, it’s refreshing seeing things from the deck.

[francinejaninesarmiento]

It looks really interesting how pilots live their lives. This is a great video!

[paulbrown]

This was awesome. I truly appreciate the perspective of the Captain of an aircraft. As a Million Miler for Delta, I've met so many pilots over the years and many seem to be too busy to chat, and I totally understand that, so to get this perspective is quite refreshing! Safe travels to you Cap!!

[donnabaardsen]

Since toddlerhood, my now adult son was and still is obsessed with all things jets/jet travel. Wanted to be an airline pilot. Sadly, my family has a genetic heart condition, which he also inherited, so it still grieves me to say this career was impossible for him to pursue. However, he now flies all over the world as a passenger/businessman. This makes him, and me very happy; it's the next best thing. We've both done quite a bit of flying both domestically, and internationally. I lived in Norway for years, and spent a lot of time in England/London. LOVE it there. Thanks for this interesting vlog👍✈

[christianmichaud]

It’s crazy all the stuff that happens behind the scenes for a flight. As a consumer all you have to do is plan your trip and buy a ticket. So much more beyond that goes on that you’d never think of.

[rj]

After retirement following 28 years with CAL and UAL, I will say that was very well done. The current contract and FAA rest rules make reserve much more enjoyable. As for rolling around on the hotel floor, you’re a much braver man than I. 😁😜

[roses.]

I'm always nervous about getting on a plane. These kinds of videos calm me down and remind me the pilot wants to get to the destination safely as much as I do, and will do all their checks to ensure we can do that.