As a student pilot or flight instructor, there’s a lot you don’t learn about becoming an airline pilot until you’re doing the job EVERY DAY! While I love my job, there are a few pros and cons you should be prepared for. Here are the top 10 things I wish I’d known, or had better preparation for, before becoming an airline pilot. (Cockpit scenes filmed under Part 91 with approval of Envoy Air, Inc.)
The videos I produce are the first example of an airline approved, comprehensive view of becoming an airline pilot. Each video is about a specific topic, something I wish I’d learned before I started flying as a professional pilot. What do you want to learn? Leave me a comment below!
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0:00 I Love My Job, But…
0:22 Commuting Is Tough
1:09 Eating Habits On The Road
1:44 Learn To Be Outgoing
2:20 Monthly Schedules Run Your Life
2:46 Know Your Contract, WELL
3:28 Staying In Shape On The Road
4:12 Flying Large vs. Small Regional Jets
4:50 Visual Approaches Aren’t Easy In Jets
5:34 The Destination Isn’t Important
6:05 It Can Be A Hard, Tiring Job
6:50 This Job Is All About Attitude
Thanks for watching!
-Swayne
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Most people's lives are run by schedules. Been a while since ive seen three or four days off in a row…even two is rare.
Glad I did not choose this career path. It is hell and low pay
Are you in an EMB145?
Interesting, the things you mentioned are very similar to OTR trucking.
funny you mentioned commuting . i commuted from hawaii for the 30 out of the34 years while working for one of the largest major airline. i hated commuting but because i flew international trips it made it possible. its all about quality of life when you get seniority. i wouldnt have traded this job for anything. i loved every moment of flying heavy jets worldwide . good luck you'll get there
Before embarking on a career of a pilot think if you like to be a tram/bus/train driver. It’s utterly boring between landings and takeoffs
Your video is very informative and I like it. Currently doing research on pilot. Was first deciding to become a nurse, but found out that it does not suit the life style I want. Then I consider pilot since my school provides pilot training and maybe my scholarships cover it.
I think it is difficult to adapt to parallax and maintain a regular lifestyle.
That’s why I will always stay part 91.
How many days off a month do you personally have? Yes I know it varies