Corruption in Aviation: The Sad Story of a Pilot that Never Made it to the Sky

[@WishCasting]

WARNING: Before commenting, watch the entire video! Else you'll look like a total idiot

[@mattiacampus]

Thanks for sharing my Story Orlando

[@WishCasting]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It was heartfelt by many of us. We wish you a wonderful life Mattia, to you and your wonderful family! Orlando

[@mdmmdm6068]

Wish you nothing but the best!

[@mikoto7693]

Mind blown. I knew it was hard, and hugely expensive but I had no idea it was that hard.

[@dwaynegreen1786]

Great job sharing the story, I had no idea it was that difficult to become a pilot, academics aside, its almost impossible.

[@erica_hager]

Hey Orlando! you told this story with so much passion, wow!! Mattia have a good friend there!

[@ThePlkjj]

I can’t believe how privileged you have to be to become a Pilot. It was my dream since the first breath I took. After spending thousands of dollars and passing every exam I took, I couldn’t get to pursue my passion. I truly understand how you feel my friend.

[@WishCasting]

Right?! Thanks :)

[@marialutringmoser]

Hello I flew for 14 years, ATPL, Type Rating, before I started working as a pilot, the company collapsed. Contract or no contract, I stood with my mouth agape. At that time I still hadn't given up. I've been between continents and countries, taking exams, flying, renewals, extensions, etc. I did my last ILS approach 9 years ago. After 9 years, I still submitted my application to cabin crew. (I speak 5 languages.) I will have interviews with 4 companies.

[@fahadfaisal7855]

Well said, Chief! All I can say is that you're quite an articulate person...a concerned and great-to-get-along team member...and if I had an airline, you'd be the first set of pilots working!

[@shaneweightman]

Thumbs up , Shane uk 🇬🇧 respect to ur honesty and clarity

[@WishCasting]

Thanks Shane!

[@Aliusmi]

It’s July 2022, you might not even get to this comment but my story is 💯 % like you. But I moved to states and now work for a railroad. That license that effort everything is the past. Sometimes life has a different plan !!! Anyway! Best of luck and keep it up brother.

[@MandoMonge]

My goal was to save money to get my EASA ATPL when working for QR, but now hearing this and the looks on the world…god, I’m just feeling sick and like crying seeing my fruitless 29 years with no achievements…your video made me realise I need a plan C

[@rohitrc5255]

I wish to join airline cabin crew and train towards becoming pilot.Thats the ambition.if I stay dedicated towards my job as a cabin crew will I be able to continue it for long without facing any layoffs ..atleast for 5 to 6 years ? What's your suggestion ?

[@stefanbendik26]

Wow, had no idea what he went through. Wish him luck onward. Nice that you took the effort to share his story.

[@funnyclips4062]

You are admirable bro keep up the good work

[@danzodamanzo8192]

Glad I found this. I experienced something very similar. I graduated from flight college in 2006 in Canada. At the time nobody was really hiring. You needed 1000 hours to sit right seat in an old Navajo. Regionals were hiring with 3500-4500 hours to earn $40,000 per year. Mainline airlines were hiring with 9000+ hours. Meanwhile on the other side of the globe, Europeans and Asians were sitting right seat in jets with 250 hours. Anyways after 18 months I landed a job managing a base up in northern Canada. After a year I went right seat on a King Air. There was not enough work and I was made redundant, 3-4 months later. Moved home, moved back to the original city I was living and working in for a new startup that never took up and the plane was delayed for over a year. Left the industry, went to work in another for 9 years. Got married, bought a house, had a child. I started flying skydivers for fun for 2 years and was ready to come back to aviation and got very sick and was grounded for 3.5 years. I just got my medical back and am applying for flying jobs now with only 700 hours TT. It's a bug a disease, I can't give up because I've already given up so much. So I understand him.

[@fahadh5548]

Your content is amazing man...i am sorry i just enjoyed this video...not that i feel sorry for you, its just so well told in such a happy manner....i wish u the best man

[@weareorigin]

It's not just you, it's happening to others. In America 1970s, an average man with a criminal record....he still got hired at a car factory. Decades later, he retired with enough money to buy a second home for $700,000 USD. His first home paid off and he can support his sons & grandkids. Great retirement pension. Life was that easy.

[@m.junaidmahmood4209]

Yes, the story is true. If you are not a relative of a working airline pilot or you are not from the Air forces flying wing, getting in is near to impossible. So if you are going for a pilot license just take it as a hobby not as a goal to a profession.

[@elizabethnicosia9460]

You are very brave and honest which I appreciate very much so all the Best from ex air serbia/Etihad staff Belgrade Serbia 👍✈💗

[@zanfozanfani]

Anche io ho preso i brevetti in USA tuttavia il mio inglese è ad anni luce dal tuo. Complimenti.

[@WishCasting]

Ciao Zanfo! Dev'esser stata una gran esperienza! Grazie per il complimento! :)

[@clnan7949]

Hi Orlando, I want to ask you how do you think that the Emirates recruitment process will be after Corona? Do you have any idea?

[@yourvirtualdriver1967]

So sorry to hear that.

[@WishCasting]

It's alright. It happens. My friend Mattia will do super well anyways :)

[@inossoni26]

After watching your video,I understand your situation because me and my husband has gone through same situation through we didn't work as cabin crew but revenue and IT department. I was made redundant since I was temp staff but my husband was forced to give regination. Anyway life teaches better lesson and after 1year we are back with better job .

[@hungp9227]

Now they have pilot shortage. You could come back again?

[@x1achilles99]

Brilliant story about your friend Mattia. I learned a lot from it.

[@EIH4009]

new here sorry bet you've been asked this loads...how are so many current crew allowed to film KZbin videos in uniform ect?

[@sammybernstein2824]

You're looking great, Orlando!

[@WishCasting]

You're the best! Thank you!!

[@johnballekom5287]

WOW great !!!

[@veronicabaltag7020]

Very true!

[@SastaTansenOP]

I've been following this channel for a pretty long time. And I never seen this version of Orlando...

[@WishCasting]

It's a sad situation for aviation. But it might get better sooner than later

[@TheHobade]

I'll speak about it, your best chance now is a company like Ryanair or similar who make you pay for your B737 NG type rating. it's still corruption of the highest order, but when you pass with your knowledge of their SOP's, they take you on, and they are hiring now. That's if your licence is EASA frozen ATPL. I'm 25 years in the industry and had enough of all the BS that your'e talking about. Best of luck 🙂

[@mohamedkorena]

I have no interest in aviation whatsoever; but i like your story telling style. You’re a natural! Also, what you say about aviation applies in so many other professions! Failure to launch os so prominent among millennials!

[@TravelSingFly]

Very interesting! Poor guy. But so important story! This happens to quite a couple careers, not only in aviation... But I really admire your guts too tell in the very end that this is of course not about yourself but the true story of another guy. Impressed again! 👍👍👍

[@WishCasting]

Very true! Thanks for the comment Chris! It's a sad story that unfortunately, isn't very uncommon nowadays with coronavirus. Let's hope for better times to come!

[@thomassferes8487]

Man, Can I relate!!!!!

[@s.asumanasiri3166]

In east tims is that scheduled on a.m or p.m...? 7.30...?

[@doubtful4683]

The truth! 2 hors for application is really optimistic.

[@elizabethnicosia9460]

I wish to you and your family all the Best 👍💖

[@Mr.Who3]

I really want to be a pilot when I grow up and this video kind of made me turn away. But I realized the things you want the most will cost you the most, whether that be money or time. So I appreciate this warning and video, but in the end, I still think that it's all worth it. I love aviation so so much, it's the only thing I want to do. Maybe I will change my mind but if you're turning away from aviation because of this video, I want you to think about why you looked at it in the first place. Was it the money? The travel? The hotels? If so, you shouldn't have looked at it in the first place. Aviation as said in the video is a very very hard industry to get into, and should only be done if you have a true passion for aviation. That love for being in the terminal at 5 am, looking at views that most people will never see, and the thrill of flying. Most people don't see this and only look at the salary, but in reality, it is one of the hardest industries to get into.

[@WishCasting]

What BEAUTIFUL words...! This is "one" experience. Everyone has a journey, everyone has its moments. The journey from A to B is what's important. Not the pot at the end of the rainbow. Beautiful comment Jacob. Thanks! Cheers on you! ...And good luck!

[@KS-vu8xh]

Thanks for sharing and I am always looking forward to checking your new videos 😊

[@Gudii7]

I like this new format better then previous. I was thinking to become pilot but after that to fly as a cabin crew sounds better

[@kshitijowal656]

Stay strong Mattia and Orlando🙌🏼❤ More Power to you🙌🏼💯❤

[@bharbarapaiva1200]

thank you so much for this channel. i love it.

[@fadiabenali8918]

Full support to Mattia , this is life §

[@Kajal-rt9mi]

WOW TRUE INSPIRATION YOU ARE... thank you so much for your story. Lots of love ☺☺☺💜✨💜✨💜✨

[@thunorrr]

A bit discouraging, but I am undaunted.

[@fahadfaisal7855]

...until you run in to those who will chop you legs right at about your knees!

[@alternative1999]

Yeh I wrote the following before the end of your video. There's no more waiting. You still make a lot of videos on Emirates tho. Gr8 ones, but maybe time to firmly close the book that was your previous life. Kinda like picking at an old scab. Let it heal itself, and the scar will fade. Felicidades que tiene nueve trabajo magnifico con tu familia. Por seguro no seria problemas hablar de sitios ante su nino dormir d'el noche. En anos futuros, quando alguien pregunto a Logan que quiera seria por su futuro, por seguro respuesta seria in hombte como ti. Besos a to-dos su familia. I hope this makes sense I didn't change my keyboard to Spanish so all the accents are missing. Why didn't I just use Google translate? I'm in London UK and it's already hotter than Madrid mid-summer... (Original post..)... Finally, I get why the ex-crew member can't seem to move on, but makes endless videos about a company he left a long time ago . You're working your way through years wasted pursuing a dream that evaporated. I'm so sorry this happened to you. You are young, smart, easy on the eye, and YOUNG. Don't waste more of your life being bitter. Enjoy the positives in your current life and the possibilities still open. You'll age, you'll get a mid-life crisis. The reward for surviving adulthood. That will hurt much more, as old age and ultimately death will be your future. How about a podcasts saying how you turned your life around and the joy you have? Even watch ex-Emirates crew member Jeanie Weenie who copes with adversity so well. Live out your great new life first. Reality tops SocialM. I have high hopes for you as you engage with the now and only then share it. No rush.. We'll wait! ❤️

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ First of all, congratulations on your newborn. Great video, and story, on that note I learned long ago that "The grass is not always greener on the other side" Stay Safe & Healthy... Abrazos

[@johnt6022]

hahaha, I love this guy!!!!..

[@castrogar]

Your honesty is amazing - congratulations on the new arrival .

[@peterbynoe9457]

Truly amazing young man ,thanks infromative infromation aviation ,simply best .

[@mounirnour8882]

Interesting story, It seems that being a pilot is not a good dream anymore.

[@Hoppy86]

Well said

[@Eyob797]

You are a truth teller which is not liked in this luciferian world. Liars and pretenders are usually rewarded in this wicked world.

[@WishCasting]

Thank you for your comment! I have 2 friends waiting since 10 years to become pilots. They have everything ready and certified. It's a big mafia...

[@harshitchauhan8185]

Hi orlando this is harshit 🤗 I just wanna ask u that which job you had Enjoyed more as being a cabin crew or a pilot 👨‍✈️ Must reply 🙏 Love from india 😘

[@keithsy3100]

Now i understand and enjoyed your video

[@太郎-m8c]

When I was working in IT, one of my manager was studying to become a pilot and he had to go to Indonesia to get this first few thousand hours...he's now back in and is a pilot at AirNZ. I can see that it's a long journey and staring somewhere small is probably the only way. But yes, if you apply for any jobs in Asia, it is highly likely they will ask for your grades. We are big on making sure that a "smart" person gets the job. More and more irrelevant these days but most big bosses in Asia are still living in their old world.

[@toffonardi7037]

smart person in airlines in asia???? in asia every month there's somebody that lands with the gear up or crash because of stupid reason

[@cheyenneatria]

Very inspiring

[@peterbynoe9457]

Infromation is not boring ,i want thanks you warm welcome from islnad Barbados

[@Adity_a]

LOVELOVE💜

[@jamsheerahammed01]

I will definitely be a pilot one day

[@fahadfaisal7855]

You WILL be a pilot the day you get your Private Pilot License. However, will you be where you want to be and get there unscathed?

[@s.asumanasiri3166]

Os that a night session...?

[@kaylita6446]

OMG - when did you and Zdenka get married?

[@WishCasting]

Nono Kay! You didn't watch the video till the end :P

[@Smfb123]

It’s a very sad story, but when I am 40,000 feet up in the air and my life depends on the man in the cockpit, I want it to be a very difficult process for him to get there.

[@elinn1405]

But that's the point... Corruption in the industry means that your life won't be in the hands of the most capable and competent people, but the rich, well-connected and/or lucky instead

[@TheHobade]

@@Smfb123 As he explained...with the idiots in charge today, German or not, I'm afraid you won't find what you are looking for!

[@fahadfaisal7855]

Haa. Like the morons who caused the worst Aviation accident on March 27, 1977? Or the guys who landed in Potomac? Or the ones who landed on wrong runways and even on Taxiways (United and Delta)? Now, just look in to how many of the major airline pilots had the military background and got the jobs without much flight experience at all! You, Sir, are a moron for writing such a comment!

[@Flameseeker-gl5gz]

so for now you don't have anything better to share but to navigate around drama and negativity?

[@fahadfaisal7855]

...and, you, The Moron QXRVTBYN, are most likely the product of nepotism who got their break without even an interview. Did I say 'Moron'?