One Month Flying The Boeing 757 & 767 | 43,500 Miles, 12 Flights, 4 Countries

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Your Path to United Airlines: bit.ly/UALPilotApplication ... In May 2023, I was a "lineholder" for the first time as a United Airlines pilot flying the 757 & 767. In this video, I'll teach you what it means to transition from being a reserve pilot to holding a line, how trip trading impacts your schedule, and what it's like to fly 43,500 miles in one month. On an average month, I have 16-18 days off. So, to be clear, this month was a major exception as I brought myself down to 12 days off and flew 6 international 3-day trips.
To all of the future pilots watching... I'm so glad to be back with you after a year-long break from filming. My decision to pause KZfaq coincided with a few major events: ALPA (our pilot union) passed an important new pilot contract, and I moved to San Francisco, where I'm flying domestically on 757 across the country and to Hawaii. I hope you enjoy this video, filmed in May 2023, and can't wait to hear how else I can support your journey to the flight deck!
Become an Airline Pilot Today: www.swaynemartin.com/
United Airlines Pilot Application: bit.ly/UALPilotApplication
United Aviate Academy: uafly.co/3A2M4OD
Pilot Career Tracks: uafly.co/3zU1gx4
Filmed with approval from United Airlines.
Thanks for watching!
Swayne Martin
Email: contact@swaynemartin.com
Website: www.swaynemartin.com/
Instagram: / swayne.martin
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I couldn’t produce a video like this without help from excellent videographers, including:
@OHAREAVIATION
@LeppAviation
@MTAviation
@indianaaviation5941
Video Chapters:
0:00 First-Time 757+767 Lineholder
0:59 One Year Without Filming (I'm Back!)
1:51 Lineholder vs Reserve Pilot
2:34 Monthly Schedule / Bid Award (Europe Trips)
3:35 Base, Equipment, Seat Seniority (Junior Lineholder)
4:30 Trip Trading, Explained
5:13 My Schedule After Trip Trading
5:52 Amazing Layovers: UK, Ireland, Iceland
6:28 Trip Pick-Up (EWR Based Trip to Lima, Peru)
7:38 Busiest Month To-Date As A Pilot

Пікірлер: 547

@SwayneMartinPilot 25 күн бұрын

Excited to be back with all of you making videos after a little over a year! So, what should I film next?

@user-vg2mk2gy4h 25 күн бұрын

Why did you stop making videos for so long? You’re my favorite aviation KZfaqr and inspired me to try to become a pilot.

@SwayneMartinPilot 25 күн бұрын

@@user-vg2mk2gy4hI touch on that in the video + a little note is in the video description :)

@AlUSMC 25 күн бұрын

So excited to hear you are coming back. Since you've been gone, I've started my aviation journey. I am endlessly thankful for your motivational videos and look forward to your return.

@user-vg2mk2gy4h 25 күн бұрын

@@SwayneMartinPilot thanks

@jakeh1474 25 күн бұрын

Wooh! I fly exclusively united for work, and every time I’m on a 757 or 767 I’m always looking for you in the cockpit. I fly DEN IAD a lot. You ever on that route?

@SamEckholm 25 күн бұрын

My favorite KZfaqr is back!

@anthonyfrisina180 24 күн бұрын

You two need a vlog ❤

@ariesescudero7039 24 күн бұрын

You both my favorite ❤️

@melissabowers6268 23 күн бұрын

Amen! Miss you two together in videos.

@invisible2046 23 күн бұрын

4th!

@robertbissonnette4411 21 күн бұрын

My two favorite KZfaqrs

@Aviation11212 25 күн бұрын

When I saw this on my for you page, it brought me to tears that you came back. We missed you so much.

@Penrose_Made_A_Film 25 күн бұрын

Frr😢

@BBAKER22 3 күн бұрын

Brought you to tears? Lol. WTF

@MCMXI1 25 күн бұрын

75’s…the most underrated plane in the sky.

@ryanlittleton5615 24 күн бұрын

Gonna be a sad day when they're gone.

@christianbayerstein5243 24 күн бұрын

Passengers don’t like the 757, because it is a tight long tube on rather long trips with tiny windows and noisy cabin.😡😡😡

@interstellaraviator6437 24 күн бұрын

With a bit over 1000 deliveries it got its fair share of market. Still is widely used by Delta in America and by United for transatlantic routes. Can be modifies for cargo, serving for FedEx and UPS until there are literally no more spare parts being manufactures. Plane spotters love. Given that the aircraft is a bit niche, I wouldn’t say it is underrated. A321ceo has more sells, but it is noticeably cheaper to operate.

@MCMXI1 24 күн бұрын

@@interstellaraviator6437welcome to the convo Captain Obvious. We could explain it to you, but no one brought their crayons.

@interstellaraviator6437 24 күн бұрын

@@MCMXI1, I mean, I really don’t get why people keep calling B757 underrated.

@SteveSchwab1961 25 күн бұрын

This was my goal and dream growing up. However, times were different then. Much more competitive back in the 80s. No pilot shortage and the industry was smaller than today and was peppered with ex military pilots. I am fortunate to have been able to own a Cessna 172 and a Piper Comanche with a couple of great partners. At 63, now I only live vicariously through videos like this. Good job Swayne.

@VictoryAviation 23 күн бұрын

You could always fly part 91, 124, or 135 jet operations!

@phillp7777 21 күн бұрын

@@VictoryAviationwhat's pt 124 ? never heard that

@henryjessel7321 25 күн бұрын

Just completed my Flight Operation Internship at United! Hoping to return one day and join you all!

@loydkhoza5777 3 күн бұрын

Wanted to become a pilot at a young age, then in 2022 i came across you on KZfaq and was motivated even more when i started watching your videos. I made sure to always work hard on my grades so i can become a pilot but then 1 year ago when you stopped posting videos my motivation kept getting lower, got lost and didn't know what to do anymore, but when i saw this video it brought back my spirit and motivation so im grateful and excited that your back and will be posting more videos 😊

@AirSafetyInstitute 25 күн бұрын

Great to see you back, Swayne! Excited to see what the future holds for you🙂

@ryanlittleton5615 15 күн бұрын

The world's greatest transportation aircraft as described by Juan Browne the Boeing 757. Great to see you again Swayne.

@maskedmarvel Күн бұрын

Man, haven't watched in a few years. Awesome to see how far you have come!

@shawntaylor9338 25 күн бұрын

So glad to see you back! I think we’ve all missed following your travels. 😀

@bellaa7677 25 күн бұрын

You.are .back!!! 🎉 WELCOME BACK !!! 😁

@SamrudhKeerthi-zc1mg 25 күн бұрын

The legend is back! My god this was a great surprise. Now gonna take a exam study break just to watch this video

@joetaylor6581 25 күн бұрын

Wooohoo ! I’ve been waiting for a video to drop for ages I even went back to watch the old ones a couple times over

@jonathansteiner7084 25 күн бұрын

Welcome Back!!!....75's a beast.....love it

@jonathansteiner7084 25 күн бұрын

Cockpit vids...preflights...landings approaches when allowed

@dakotasteinert2005 25 күн бұрын

I’m so happy to see that you’re back to making videos again! Welcome back!!! 🎉

@aviacharlesss2779 25 күн бұрын

Omg yes, my favorite pilot is back in town!

@RarePlaneFinder 25 күн бұрын

swayne you have inspired me to become i pilot i love watching your videos!

@unfunny_asian_guy4042 25 күн бұрын

Welcome back Swayne I missed u sm thought u we’re done with KZfaq ❤❤

@PilotJonathan 25 күн бұрын

Welcome back, Swayne! Can't wait to see more videos 😁✈️

@juscogens5541 25 күн бұрын

I’m so happy that you’re still alive!

@bubbleobill267 25 күн бұрын

You’re still alive?. Excellent news!.

@alexthiel829 25 күн бұрын

I’m so happy rn. Welcome back

@risingsun9595 23 күн бұрын

I love how in depth you went for the bidding, as somebody who's interested in commercial aviation this is a huge insight

@58russ 24 күн бұрын

Glad you are back! I am 65 and I will never be a pilot but I enjoy your videos! Wish you the best.

@larsfreeburg1535 24 күн бұрын

The 75 is truly the greatest of all time

@goalski134 22 күн бұрын

good on you for living the dream. fenix a320 pilot here, msfs. it’s taken me around the virtual world many times. closest i’ll get to what you do!

@user-yu5qs2ii7u 17 күн бұрын

Oh thank god you're back! Your video dispels the rumors you went to work for Aerosucre. To stop such rumors please give us frequent update videos.

@sehassenhiru 25 күн бұрын

swayne, you are my inspiration please dont stop posting 😍

@juscogens5541 25 күн бұрын

Great that you’re still alive! I’ve missed you!

@Mr_Hanson 24 күн бұрын

Good to see you back …we missed you

@atresusk 25 күн бұрын

I hope you and partner and doing well.

@jxxrryy7x 25 күн бұрын

Let's go Swayne!!! I'm starting flight training in July and you're such a big inspiration to me.

@Alexlezam2008 25 күн бұрын

I can’t wait to see the video

@aptadpamu 25 күн бұрын

A little extra joy today, seeing Swayne has posted!

@Alexiosftw 24 күн бұрын

Been a while hasn’t it! You’re one lucky guy getting to fly the 75. One of the best commercial airliner hands down right behind the 762

@kenlynch6332 25 күн бұрын

Welcome back. Congratulations on your continued succuss ascending through the ranks to Senior Captain 🛩 ✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈

@nathanael1357 25 күн бұрын

Last time I watched one of your videos I was in the military looking from the outside in trying to figure out my options. Now I'm a half winger. Thanks for your informative videos!

@SwayneMartinPilot 25 күн бұрын

That's awesome! Stop me if we run into each other in the terminal

@nathanael1357 24 күн бұрын

@@SwayneMartinPilot will do. Hopefully we bump into eachother one day! All the best

@nathanael1357 23 күн бұрын

@@SwayneMartinPilot also where do you get your shirts? They look good. I'm guessing they're not standard issue lol

@donmccullough146 25 күн бұрын

Dude, you have made my day. I was beyond excited to see this video! You have been missed. Congratulations on the changes over the past year! I hope you guys are loving San Francisco. I am already looking forward to your next post. 😃

@tory0821 25 күн бұрын

Was just thinking the other day how I hadn't seen any of your content in a while and missed it...WELCOME BACK!

@HippoShemp 24 күн бұрын

Welcome to SF!! Hope to see you (and maybe Sam) in the Castro!!!❤❤

@johnny493 25 күн бұрын

Hes back!!!

@raymondbeber7872 25 күн бұрын

Clearly the best youtube chanel on aviation vlog. I hope you continue your youtube journey and post more frequently.

@SilverWingVentures 25 күн бұрын

Welcome back Swayne! We missed you!

@bryantjonathan2708 25 күн бұрын

Do a collab with Paul(Mylayoverlife), would be amazing...

@juscogens5541 25 күн бұрын

I totally agree!

@Boebusbraer 21 күн бұрын

Also maybe Sara Maika

@dlpjosh 25 күн бұрын

Welcome back Swayne! Sounds like a lot has happened in life for you, so looking forward to seeing more about how things are going!

@robertbissonnette4411 21 күн бұрын

I'm happy to see your back I'm from the San Francisco area I live in Arizona now but my brother lives in San Francisco he's a first responder paramedic be safe and safe flying ✈️✈️

@richs6205 24 күн бұрын

Watching you since your Hawaii days, your progress is inspirational. Love your informative content.

@andean796 21 күн бұрын

I follow quite a few of Airline Pilot youtubers and I've heard of them mentioning about seniority and benefits of it. However, no one wen in depth like you did. Thank you for this. It was a very informative video.

@maskscot 16 күн бұрын

Swayne, I don't know if you remember me but I met you at O'Hare several months ago. It's amazing to see you back to uploading videos! I love your videos, it's very informative and I enjoy every thing you post! Keep up the great work brother!

@idl9ave419 25 күн бұрын

Airplane geek and northern-New Jersey-resident, United Premier flyer here. Great photography and fascinating 'what being a pilot is like' content. Also nice to see footage from western Ireland, Iceland, and Lima - you have an eye for the most evocative scenery. My only complaint is how long the gap was since your last video. Keep it up, keep flying, and enjoy life! Thanks again.

@olayemiandrew4767 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for coming back to KZfaq. You have inspired me alot and im currently planning to fulfill my childhood dream of being a pilot. By God's grace, i should be coming over to the USA to start pilot training before this year runs out. I'm in talks with some flight schools already. I hope one day we can both share the same cockpit as flying for united is my ultimate goal. With much love from Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬

@Pilotman52 24 күн бұрын

Welcome back! Nice to see Sam making a brief cameo 😉

@y.s.miller4109 16 күн бұрын

Can’t believe it’s been a whole year. Love your content and happy you’re back!

@Thomson_Jewelry 24 күн бұрын

My favorite channel, missed seeing you Swayne! Glad your career is progressing, and thank you for sharing with all of us!

@alberttomt 25 күн бұрын

Hi Swayne, it´s great to have you back after such a long time!! Your videos are great😊

@abhikchatterjee0206 23 күн бұрын

Amazing video Swayne 🎉 ……happy to see you in the wide body’s. Hoping for more videos soon

@2thmvrmpf 13 күн бұрын

It’s not luck, it’s hard work! Congratulations!

@ericmartin6983 25 күн бұрын

Happiness! It's been a while. I am so glad to see you back.

@nevilleekofo 24 күн бұрын

We have all miss you so much without any doubt you are my inspiration to be one day a pilot and i know i will be one

@LMays-cu2hp 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Very nice holding you lines now.😊😊

@LMays-cu2hp 12 күн бұрын

Again thank you for sharing your cool career. Yes, I now and remember how it feels in holding your travel work schedules!😊 Yes, years ago, at first, as a Flight Attendant, I use to bid Hawaii first, London second on the international trips. Then on domestic trips, I use to bid Los Angeles first San Francisco second and San Diego third. Then when I took and passed the Purser Leadership Program back then, I became a junior purser flight attendent and started to hold my work schedules on an A/B rotation. Holding a work schedule or "line" one month and the next month not holding a line. I think for me by the end of the 3rd year going into the 4th year, I could finally hold more flight schedules that I would bid for. So, holdibg west coast from here in Chicago is what I hold and liked. Overall, I agree with you similar to pilots, it feels good holding your own work schedule and it helps as you become more senior with each year of seniority.😊

@Sawyersaviation 25 күн бұрын

Swayne, you are such an inspiration to a young pilot like me! I’ve been watching for a long time, keep up the great work!

@TheHarrier85 8 күн бұрын

Good to have you back Mr Martin 😊😊😊

@1900intz 24 күн бұрын

Swayne. SO HAPPY to see you posted. You look great. Glad you are enjoying your career. Be well.

@joshmartin533 23 күн бұрын

Gah! I've been wondering where you have been. Welcome back, and I wish you blue skies!

@wonderfulvideosong 25 күн бұрын

Welcome back! Finally! ❤🎉

@user-vg2mk2gy4h 25 күн бұрын

Its starting

@stevenhargrove110-be1sk 22 күн бұрын

That was awesome and appreciated. Parents must be proud! Keep going young man and again thanks for sharing your journey.

@user-cl7pw9gn8j 25 күн бұрын

Glad you came back! This video especially great, not only informational but also beautiful. Thanks!

@alooga555 21 күн бұрын

So glad that UA still flies a fleet of 757s. Even though it's a narrow body plane, I found the 757 more comfortable flying back from Hawaii than the 737-900 I was on going there.

@brianreynolds1098 21 күн бұрын

Real proud of you, Swayne, You are truly getting the most out of life. Fo;;owing you since Hawaii has been a lot of fun and very educational for this old airline wrench. Keep up the great work and keep flying until they make you stop!

@canadianbelle87 25 күн бұрын

I am so happy you are back. I missed your videos so much!

@ibrahimalhassan9710 25 күн бұрын

That was so beautiful. I’ve been so long for a video from you. As always, great job and happy flying!

@NovejSpeed3 25 күн бұрын

The 76 and 75s are such workhorses. Swayne, how do you like flying those 757-300s? Glad you're back!

@robertrios454 24 күн бұрын

Happy to know about you again!!! Muy feliz de saber de tí nuevamente!!!!!

@awg6397 23 күн бұрын

I flew through Shannon Ireland a few times going back and forth to the middle east with the Army, the last time we ended up having to overnight in Shannon. Such a gorgeous area and the inn we stayed in had a pub attached from the 1700's

@GregAllenF1 24 күн бұрын

Welcome back! Glad you are okay and happy flying!

@LilJollyJoker 23 күн бұрын

Amazing Vid! Glad you are back!

@user-ii9py5hx8g 25 күн бұрын

glad to see you back!! excided to see what you have coming next!

@peytbass 23 күн бұрын

We are all Proud of you! 30 years ago you’d have to sit sidewall on a 72 for 5 years and progress to F/O, and maybe Cpt. by 20 years. You nailed the training and hiring at the right time. We all enjoy the videos. Especially for those of us out of the industry for years now.

@noamkagan9019 25 күн бұрын

So glad you are back, one of the best pilots on youtube!

@elcastorgrande 25 күн бұрын

Glad to see you're back! Great job!

@jamiedonohue4884 23 күн бұрын

Welcome back and thank you so much for sharing your life with us greatly appreciated :)

@clay7826 25 күн бұрын

Swayne, I hope you are doing well brother.

@calvinallan2208 25 күн бұрын

I missed your content Nice to see you back 😊😊❤❤

@CptShaquilleOatmeal 25 күн бұрын

So great to have you back!

@ignaciofernandezdepaz1859 22 күн бұрын

Glad that you are back Swayne! Hope to see more content, keep going and growing like this. Congrats! 🎉🙌🏼🇦🇷

@raymondanderson1026 24 күн бұрын

Well done! Good to see you again.

@easttexasaviation 25 күн бұрын

Good to have you back!

@stevesteffen7001 25 күн бұрын

Glad you are back, missed your videos.

@vinnya7404 23 күн бұрын

So happy to see you back. I just recently flew again from Hartford, Ct to Dallas Fort Worth. I am not a fan of flying, but watching your videos gives me comfort. Seeing what goes in to flying and the care the Staff takes, really gave me piece. Thank you for sharing, and Welcome Back. You should do a Colab with Sam comparing side by side a Commercial Plane and one Decked out for the Military.