Joining the Airlines? What to Expect?

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Are you a pilot joining the Airlines? Wondering what to expect? This concise yet informative video is your guide to what lies ahead in your new career. I cover everything you need to know about the shift from flying smaller aircraft to handling commercial airliners, setting clear expectations for your journey into airline piloting. If you have questions or need specific advice, drop a comment below! Include the city you're writing from, and you might just get a shoutout with your answer in our next Aeronautic Explainer video. Don't miss this essential guide-watch now to prepare for a smooth takeoff into your airline career!
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@reubenmorris487 Ай бұрын

Being an older dude, A&P, and working full-time, I can no longer split my attention between flying and working. I struggled through instrument and commercial while working full time. I had education assistance from the Union which was a big help. Part of the reason I chose my employer is so I could learn as much as I could about transport category aircraft systems, which I'm still doing every day, in hopes of possibly making it into somebody's right seat. Just can't push myself to complete multi-engine right now and make the next few steps. Thanks for the video.

@tylerb1027 Ай бұрын

Great video! I did my PPL in ICT, then I decided to get more serious and move to a faster paced school in KC! Already knocked out instrument! Hope our paths cross one day!

@erichschmidt6191 Ай бұрын

I’ll be honest the info blows my mind. The one piece of advice I thought would be helpful, was not just looking at a single dom and thinking you’ll get it. Whats crazy to me from an airline pilot I guess, is having someone say “oh look for what wholly owned that flows into the majors” after just referencing airline pilot central. I can’t tell you how many times I have looked into those forums by simple searches from legacy pilots by saying they started at a regional owned by their competitor airline they wanted to be hired by, and they got hired years before their buddies that started at the regional their legacy carrier owned. Being a ramper with over 2 1/2 years of experience I can’t tell you how many skywest pilots have said the legacies don’t like to hire from them because in theory they are poaching their own pilots… not to say SkyWest pilots never get to a legacy carrier because they do. But isn’t always the best option to wait for flow… I have heard PLENTY of mainline pilots say that.

@Misterfreezeable Ай бұрын

Your grammar confuses me 🤔

@erichschmidt6191 27 күн бұрын

@@Misterfreezeable Sorry I just I thought it was pretty simple. Basically looking up a domicile is not the best route because you aren’t guaranteed that domicile ever, and who knows how long it would be until you can get that domicile. I have heard from many major carrier pilots that the best way to get to the actual carrier you eventually want to fly for, is to fly for their competitors regional because they like to poach pilots away from them. Hopefully that makes better sense.

@AeroNerd 7 күн бұрын

So… yes and no.. you may have given me an idea for another video 😆 the majors typically don’t like to hire from their own because that means they have to find a replacement for you which is why they would rather hire from a regional that is not under them. Example, American would rather not hire from Envoy, Piedmont, PSA. Instead they would hire from SkyWest, Republic, or GoJet. That way they can keep growing and not have to worry about hiring regional replacements. BUT this isn’t 100% true 100% of the time. I know many pilots who went directly from Envoy to American. So there is a possibility. Now about the domicile thing. You’ll eventually get any domicile you bid for. If you are junior and bid for a senior base like DFW, or MCO (it also depends on what the airline defines as senior) you WILL eventually get what you bid for. You may be based at a location you don’t want to be but as long as you keep your number one bid for the domicile you want, you will get it in a few months. Just keep bidding, flying, learning, and have fun while doing it! 😁

@ronlanter6906 Ай бұрын

Man this channel would have been useful for me during the "pre-internet" days of the 1990's. Great content sir 👍👍

@AeroNerd 7 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@jasonrundles Ай бұрын

By far best video showing very helpful information for someone starting out.

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@jasonrundles more to come!

@sirgalalot88 Ай бұрын

Hey my man (forgot your name, just stumbled upon your channel!) Q: if presented with two options A: defer all training for maybe a year or two and work a job that would be best for you financially to one day pay for all your flight training or; B: stay working more intensely, locally, paying for training as you go (part 61) and wish yourself the best of luck? Lol. If you need more details I can give em but I figure that’s adequate enough a synopsis. Loved your video and subbed. Thanks. Kingston, Jamaica.

@angelomartin6757 Ай бұрын

I miss watching your videos capt!! keep posting

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

More to come!

@Gryronaut Ай бұрын

Thanks. Good video!

@AeroNerd 14 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@turarismailov449 Ай бұрын

Nice video. I have been wanting CJO.

@AeroNerd 14 күн бұрын

Thanks. Who are you trying to get a CJO from?

@speedbird3157 Ай бұрын

Great stuff 👍

@AeroNerd 7 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jimm9157 Ай бұрын

Skywest was the only one to offer me a job so that made it pretty simple

@turarismailov449 Ай бұрын

Me either

@AeroNerd 7 күн бұрын

Really?!

@andrewseneker7515 Ай бұрын

Omg this is what I have been wondering since I started flying! I am currently attending a part141 flight school and there are always career fairs to go to where there are soooo many options I have no idea what to do! I still have time as I am just finishing up commercial cert, but still. Thank you so much for this video!

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@andrewseneker7515 I’m glad it helped! More videos to come!

@andrewseneker7515 Ай бұрын

OK, so I actually had one question in your viewpoint was in doc training pretty hard in learning all of the new jet systems and the checklist flows and emergencies because right now I only have to worry About eight different emergencies are there a lot more for jets? And is it easy to get used to them?

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@andrewseneker7515 the company you choose to fly for may have a well built training program that has graduated 1000s of pilots before you who I’m sure had the same questions and concerns you do today. I would trust the training department to get you the knowledge needed for the aircraft you will fly as well as doing your part which is to study, study, then study some more! You’ll do great!

@Aerialphotovito Ай бұрын

Great info , alot to consider here

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@Aerialphotovito indeed! Nothing beats quality of life which the airlines can quickly take away if you don’t plan accordingly. To have the best quality of life, live AT YOUR BASE or wherever domicile you choose, otherwise you’ll have to commute which SUCKS!! Less days off (traveling on your days off to get home) if you have to commute. But the flying part is paradise!! 😁

@byronhenry6518 Ай бұрын

Information on commuting: Don’t

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@byronhenry6518 😄

@maritestaylor8458 Ай бұрын

So helpful thanks.

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

Of course! More to come!

@michaelw2108 Ай бұрын

I’m working on private checkride , I’m not sure if I will be healthy for long term career, but I want to get a private instrument and commercial. I think aerial survey might be possible

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@michaelw2108 lots of options out there! Banner towing, aerial survey, skydrivers, aerial scenic flights, ferry flyer, ect..

@brandongillespie2052 Ай бұрын

hello! shout out to my people in charlotte!!! My personal question was what is the difference between part 135 and part 91k. what are some benefits, some negatives of each operation and some red flags/ essential questions to discuss when talking to recruiters? I enjoy your videos and hope to see you one day at an OBAP conference.

@gecaf11 Ай бұрын

what age is to old to start career as pilot. I am 51 and currently going for my private pilot license

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@gecaf11 airlines retirement is 65. Some corporate jobs won’t have an age limit and can potentially pay more! And yes Corporate IS hiring!! It would be better if you already went in with an ATP. They would most likely pick a candidate that already has an ATP. Even better if you can get a type rating, that would be great too and increase your chances of going corporate… however you may be coming out of pocket for the majority of flight training up to ATP plus the type rating. Some type ratings can be as high as $80K+

@Awegener69 Ай бұрын

Just subbed! Maybe include mv vs loe

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

I’ll include in the next aeronautic explainer. Thanks!

@VFRontop89 Ай бұрын

Love the video brother, did you prefer one over the other (135 vs 121)

@AeroNerd 7 күн бұрын

Let me know if you have follow up questions from the video

@johndanger79 23 күн бұрын

Be careful going to SkyWest now. They'll get you to sign an 80k training contract. You have to stay 5 years or log 1600 hours as PIC to be released. You lose your medical, don't pass training or leave early you own them the full amount with interest

@AeroNerd 23 күн бұрын

@@johndanger79 WHAAAAAAT?!?! Can I include this in my next video?!?!

@johndanger79 23 күн бұрын

@AeroNerd yeah, they're not forcing people to sign the contract. Those who sign it get priority for a class date. Most people are signing it, so if you don't you'll never get a class date then the CJO expires

@AeroNerd 23 күн бұрын

@@johndanger79 ok thanks. I’m going to do my own research on this for validity before posting. But that sounds insane! And more people should be aware of this!

@jturner8 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this information. Any tips on length of hair for men if going corporate? I live in Atlanta and recently passed the written for the PPL and will be start training within the week.

@AeroNerd 7 күн бұрын

You would have to get with the company you want to fly for. I know from a regular stand point, it’s normally clean shaven, well groomed haircuts for all 121, and most 135 carriers. I know some 135 may allow a close shadow as long as it looks “professional”. What company do you have in mind that you want to fly for?

@AllAboutAuto31 Ай бұрын

hey, i live in nyc and just started my ppl training and had a slight question. i know nyc is a super busy airspace and bunch of massive airports, from your experience in your regional or others do you think theres a good chance of getting a nyc based airport like jfk or lga or do the give the low seniority fo's the smaller bases with less traffic. And really funny when u mentioned the steep turns because i just did that today and great to hear i wont stop with them after ga :)

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@AllAboutAuto31 thanks for the awesomtastic question! I’ll definitely add this to my questions to answer in the next Aeronautic Explainer video! I’m currently on a 3 day trip now and I’ll be flying back home this weekend. Keep checking early next week for the Explainer to post! 😁

@MrSixstring2k Ай бұрын

How did you find your way to corporate? What requirements do they have ? NJ here

@mukhiddintashpulatov8865 Ай бұрын

I'm 56 and working on a commercial license, what can I expect? Thank you.

@mukhiddintashpulatov8865 Ай бұрын

Already have almost 300 flight hours

@mukhiddintashpulatov8865 Ай бұрын

Living near KHGR

@AeroNerd 7 күн бұрын

Hagerstown is close to DC, I would join a regional that’s based in DC if you want to stay close to home. PSA I know has a base there. May look into which airlines are based there. You have plenty of time. Get your hours, and come on board! You’ll get a type rating out of it. Possibly you’ll have to do a 2 year commitment if you take any of the bonuses offered. Then at 65, you could fly 135. Netjets, Flexjet and other corporate companies are always hiring!

@videoworld1951 Ай бұрын

Is army a better option than flight school?

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

@@videoworld1951 Awesometastic question! I’ll add this question for the next Aeronautic Explainer video which should post early next week! I’m actually retired Air Force but I can still give some tips on Army and other Armed forces. Long story short..YES having flight hours in the military pretty much puts you to the top of the candidate list. I knew a fighter pilot who went straight to the majors and completely skipped regionals. That little cheater!!! 😆😆 keep a look out for that video coming next week!!

@NqMitch Ай бұрын

just subbed thank you for this video, im an aspiring airline pilot, 26 years old and african american. im currently looking for grants and scholarships for african americans like myself looking to join the aviation industry! in your next video could you maybe talk about programs that somebody like me could benefit from?

@intrepidfox37 Ай бұрын

Hate to break it to you, but most scholarships and grants are going to be for kids graduating HS headed into aviation. That's not to say there aren't others, but even so, it is hard to find money for flight training if you're not in that age group. As you start to google aviation scholarships, you'll see what I'm talking about. A great organization though, is OBAP. Get involved as a volunteer and you'll become eligible for their scholarships and also network with people like me who've been in your shoes already and can provide guidance.

@theegg-viator4707 Ай бұрын

To be honest, no one cares that you are “African American”, you are a U.S. citizen first and foremost and most likely have no actual direct recent connection to Africa or any of its countries within so you should stop characterizing yourself based on ethnic background: again, it is absolutely irrelevant and no one cares about that. Also, the fact that you seem to be seeking an opportunity to rely upon on a handout from xyz agency / government body because of your ethnicity is telling us about a lack of personal credibility and character. You are not special but you can be if you put forth the effort by meeting (and exceeding) the requirements for the aviation position that you are seeking.

@skyflight28393 Ай бұрын

Hi! Is it easy to move from part 135 to part 121 airlines? Some say if anyone starts their career from part 135 it is really hard to go to part 121 airlines. So I’d like to clarify that.

@AeroNerd 7 күн бұрын

Let me know if you have any follow up questions from the video response

@JonnyKlausmeyer Ай бұрын

You’re from Wichita?! Man, me too! Where did you do your training?

@AeroNerd Ай бұрын

I trained all over for initial. I was part 61 so I got a lot of training from KZfaq to be honest. Lots of the same information you’d normally have to pay a ground instructor for is free online and on KZfaq. I got majority of my training in Florida Daytona Beach, Ormond, Flagler airports. Got my multi at Palatka

@JonnyKlausmeyer Ай бұрын

@@AeroNerd nice! I’m working on CFI now, so your videos are an absolute blessing for me. Thanks for all you do!