8 Reasons You DON'T Want to Be an AIRLINE PILOT 🚫, Most of All Number 6

Thinking about being a commercial airline pilot? These 8 reasons might keep you from taking flight as a commercial airline pilot.
#airlines #airline #airplane #pilot #pilotlife #pilotlifestyle #fly #flying
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Schedule
01:54 High Training Costs
03:04 Away From Home
04:05 Don't Like Being Around People
04:48 High Stress Situations
05:26 Job Security
06:42 Lots of Sitting
07:39 Circadian Rhythm Changes
Music: Hustle by Night Drift

[@alanschaeffer8769]

1. Schedule 2. High training costs 3. Away from home 4. Don’t like being around people 5. High stress situations 6. Job security 7. Lots of sitting 8. Circadian rhythm changes

[@FlyWithMattyB]

Thanks Alan, updated in the description.

[@neilcharlton]

I’m glad I didn’t make it into the military or airlines. Now I just fly for fun when I want to . Much more fun and less stress.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

That's a great way to do it!

[@darrylday30]

very helpful, thanks.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dannylengyel5830]

You didn't mention the big one: the medical.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

That's an excellent point

[@troybabz]

Great video! The younger generation is lucky to have good assets like this vid to do their future career research.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

[@jimroberts8140]

I flew multi-engine biz props in the 1960s for an FBO but my "real" job was engineering (aerospace, incl some work for Boeing, on the 747). I viewed airlines as likely too unstable and knew if you picked a loser you started all over at the bottom of the seniority list. But two buddies in my CAP Squadron went on to great life-long careers with United and Piedmont>USAir, both retiring as very senior Captain. Now well into my 80s, I'm flying an awesome sim setup, mostly the Zibo 737-800. The 737 is a great bird and, though a mix of old and new tech, is still very appealing to me.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

It has been awesome so far, I've really enjoyed the 737. Working on the 747 sounds pretty neat!

[@solo-lt8ez]

My navigation abilities are so poor, I rely on google maps much more than the average person, and lose ways even within a familiar, but large building like a hospital. I think being a pilot is not for me. (Apart from those reasons mentioned already). Best wishes for those who aspire to be one.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

Believe it or not, I use Google Maps all the time too, not so much directional help as the traffic situation.

[@deeprollingriver52]

Trust me, NOBODY would want me as a pilot.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

I would! 😁

[@mukhiddintashpulatov8865]

The above listed are not an obstacle for those in love to the sky…😢

[@FlyWithMattyB]

True!

[@foxtrot312]

#1 reason: cost 100 thousand$$$ or more😮 and no guarantee of a position flying position

[@FlyWithMattyB]

It certainly does cost a lot if you're paying for it yourself. The military route covers the cost monetarily, but you sacrifice in other areas...where to live, how long you work for the military, etc. Everything comes at a cost!

[@Bawka666]

Also the aviation is overregulated you will need to pass many courses just formaly like dangerous goods aviation security rvsm pbn etc, and also if you wish to change country of registration of aircraft you fly most probably in that country, you will not be considered to be a pilot with your license , so will need to prove that passing through again at least few subjects tests, for validation or even getting a new license of that country.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

All good points. Getting a new license in a new country seems like a huge ordeal, and not the slightest bit easy.

[@WeRlistening]

If you haven't lost a job in the aviation industry yet, you will...

[@FlyWithMattyB]

Maybe. Best to have a backup plan for sure.

[@JourneyFromDreams]

still want to become a commercial pilot :)

[@FlyWithMattyB]

Perfect! Come on in, the water's fine haha

[@foxtrot312]

Got a minimum 500 hours multi engine time? Good luck

[@southwest82]

Do you have any thoughts on the Destination 225 program?

[@FlyWithMattyB]

Honestly don't know enough about it, but seems like a good way to open doors for more pilots down the road. What do you think?

[@southwest82]

Looks like a great opportunity for a career 2.0 hopeful. Out of curiosity, with SW, what are your trips like, ie duty day, legs, time off?

[@FlyWithMattyB]

@@southwest82 so the bulk of my trips are 3 day trips (occasionally 1 day--called a turn--, 2 day, or 4 day trips). Most of those days are anywhere from 2-4 legs per day. Sometimes 1 leg, very infrequently 5 or 6 legs. I haven't done 5 or 6 legs in a day, but they are out there. The overnights are anywhere from 12 to 20ish hours off, it totally varies. Duty days can also vary depending on number of legs, if you're behind, how long the flights are, etc.

[@jonathanstephens7015]

Please hit that like and subscribe button so I don’t have to be a pilot anymore.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

I'd never give up being a pilot! I love it!

[@topofthegreen]

you need a collage degree and a ridiculous amount of hours and military experience helps, its a steep hill.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

You do not necessarily need a college degree. The number of hours is a serious hurdle, no doubt. Depending on what you fly in the military you will likely get the hours (or be very close), but that is a 10 year pilot training commitment.

[@memcrew1]

What’s a collage degree?

[@JourneyFromDreams]

@@memcrew1 lol

[@foxtrot312]

Yes military requirements bachelor degree. Many compete only small % make it

[@brentbeacham9691]

#flightattendant

[@FlyWithMattyB]

Reasons you don't want to be a flight attendant?

[@brentbeacham9691]

@@FlyWithMattyB you’d agree flight attendants are right there with you in many ways. Flight attendants don’t spend thousands to train but need to go unpaid for nearly 2 months if they want the wings. I thought you might add #flightattendant or #cabincrew It might surprise future employees how the life stressors are kinda the same. Just a thought.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

@@brentbeacham9691 Totally agree, there are some similarities there. Good points!

[@johannesbols57]

What rubbish.

[@FlyWithMattyB]

What's rubbish?