Different pilot roles and ranks.

[@ConnanTheCivilized]

Wow, thank you. I’d been trying to find out what a Chief Pilot is for years!

[@camillejohnson7035]

Thank you for your knowledge and delivery of information. Your fans look for your next video may they continue to come. For some of us we know you have gone on for years. We are grateful.

[@daneyojunk]

Great video, and I like the live airport environment behind you. Make more like this if possible!

[@smokeyboy5717]

+Mentour Pilot what are some of the best colleges to choose from to pursue my dream of becoming a pilot? are there any specific requirements?

[@akshathperera]

Stephen Santiago embry riddle

[@mikoto7693]

It’s not my airport, but that’s a very familiar environment to a ground crew worker. I’ve got absolutely no intention of ever becoming any kind of pilot, but it’s interesting to learn about. How much every single airline pilot endures to fly each day.

[@bertolyossa1367]

Very explicit. I am not a pilot, nor do I work in the airline industry, but the organigram and the roles came out so very clearly.

[@LalaRanj1]

Yes this background is amazing, you should make all your podcasts there

[@LionToon1000]

I really would like to hear about your worst day and best day in the cockpit, something out of your own experience. However, I always get excited to watch your podcasts - it motivates me to achieve my goal to become a pilot !!!

[@teteissupermartins2568]

The video looks so cool with the beautiful viewing of the airport behind you.

[@mattball7074]

Good video man, straight to the point, no frigging around!

[@TravelOGraphyHD]

Thank you Capt,This made my Question Clear :) Waiting for a Video on log book :) Regards

[@TMCNJ]

I think you will become a chief pilot some day 👍🏼 you already do a lot with this channel with regards to aviation and your airline

[@number1Don]

Mentor I have three questions? 1) Is it harder to land planes or is dealing with unexpected events with autopilot more 2) What is the next rank above you and when will you be getting it? What is your overall aim? 3) Can you do a video on what all the knobs and switches are in the cockpit. They are what I can never understand and no-one never explains them all. What do they all do? Thanks, the videos are "fantastic".

[@mikoto7693]

Lmao, I’m not a pilot but the first question sounds situational. Landing seems like it’s the hardest part of flying but autopilot problems have taken down planes before. No idea about the second and oh boy the third is not a simple answer. You’re more likely to get more from generally learning what the different consoles do. I can walk you through that if you’re still curious but it would be rudimentary. Airplanes are complicated flying metal beasties.

[@richc47us]

Thank You that clears up a lot of Hierarchy questions.

[@dlakatos847]

Great material!

[@sankalpmukim1052]

beautiful airport behind you.

[@sebselle]

Thank you for all those great videos! Very interesting informations and I love the background with all those 737s

[@denisew.123]

Great how you cover all sorts of topics on your channel, keep it up! :)

[@dinax51]

Those Ryanair airplanes are everywhere! :-)

[@MajidWealthmentor]

your videos are great which give answers to my many questions...

[@Emmanuel1223wog]

talk about what a pilot does as soon as he enters the airport and what he does on a day that he is flying also make a video explaining part on the aircraft like flap, why are there flaps what do we use them for.....etc

[@smygarragnar]

could be worth mentioning that in USA they require an ATPL (not frozen) to pilot airliners since 2013

[@MrJoseph90]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@MentourPilot]

You are more than welcome!

[@estievorster2065]

Brilliant as always... 👌

[@amanuelberhanu6920]

nice video thanks for the explanation Cap! Am a new fan.

[@davidecosta5563]

I Think I'm the first one today!! Hello Mentour, as usual very useful perfect video. How long have you been working for your airline so far? Have you ever flown for other ones before this one?

[@davidecosta5563]

Wow, so you started very very young and you got your licences in a very few time! You have all my respect, really!! Just wanted to tell you a couple of things: when you are 16 (as i am),in order to achieve your dreams and to grow up, you need some clear good examples "to put in front of you" and follow, and Petter...you are quickly becoming one of the main examples for me, in my life, to follow! You are actually exactly what i wanted to be in the future. Keep on the great job, and see you next video, Davide

[@crashin1]

Apologies if this has already been asked or has been covered on a video, but my question is this: When I've got my CPL/Frozen ATPL and I'm applying for jobs, what kind of a type rating do you need? Would you get a type rating based on what jobs you'd be applying for, or do airlines provide type-rating after a job has been offered? I'm confused as I could imagine you could waste thousands on a redundant type-rating.

[@crashin1]

+Mentour Pilot Excellent, thanks!

[@Captainxwind]

cool video mentour

[@giautuyet6114]

Oh my god,my love.💝💝💝

[@moonchild1758]

Sounds like the airline is organised like the Royal Navy or other military.

[@martintheiss743]

basically yes, but then you get into conversations about how to try to keep experienced captains either for chief (head trainer and overall aircraft type supervision) or perhaps what is called a "check captain" who ensures that all the flying pilots are examined once a year on their scheduled routes only to see if you are safe or should you be reported for a mistake or a concern which could be a safety issue. Take advantage of airlines who have the depth to have roles like these since they work very well in practice to improve safety and overall control of the firm.

[@violaorulez]

Great video! One question: if you change the company (employer) do you still maintain your previois rank? Lets say that a 737 captain moved from company A to B. Will he/she be the captain of a 737 on day 1?

[@2778P]

violaorulez most likely not as different airlines tend to have their own Standard Operating Procedures that a new pilot (to the company) would have to get used to before acting as a commander. Pilot ranks are not based entirely on an individual’s skill set, it’s mainly a reflection of how long they’ve been a part of a particular company; it goes hand in hand, however, that the longer a pilot has flown for a particular company, the more skilled they’ll tend to be.

[@samuelwhaley6658]

Unfortunately not. A disadvantage of being a pilot is that, when you switch airline, you lose all your seniority. However, depending in the airline, you may get promoted quicker (If yuu are flying the same aircraft).

[@mattb.1146]

When I was approaching Denver international airport yesterday, I had to do a go around right as we started to flare. I was wondering if you could do a video on go arounds soon.

[@mattb.1146]

+Mentour Pilot Thanks. th That would be awesome.

[@redworior66]

Nice videos glad I'm subscribed. Would be cool if you could make a video about the EASA/FAA license differences and which is better.

[@redworior66]

+Mentour Pilot Cool thanks for the reply love the new outro by the way. :)

[@hibach3]

Thanks for the video! BTW did you start as an SO or FO?

[@ThomasStenbakk]

Love your videos! Have watched all of them over the last week :) Suggestion for video, I see that it is often recommended to go for the Class 1 Medical before going all in on the training, reason being that it would be stupid to do all that training and then be stopped by the doctor at the end. What goes in to this medical check? Reason for asking is that I am considering a career change after having spent 10 years in IT. Closing in on 35 I am already going for the older part of the curve. Also having one case of "hitting the wall" in my history I wonder how this would affect my chances of getting a job. In one of your videos you said that we should envision what we wanted to get out of a pilot job, what kind of flying we would like to do, etc. I was wondering if you have any info on other kinds of pilot jobs other then pure line pilot. For me the dream would be something a bit smaller, either single or twin turboprop, or smaller jet like Embraer Phenom 300 or similar. Do you know how the market are for those jobs, any info to give? Keep up the good work!

[@ThomasStenbakk]

+Mentour Pilot Thanks for the reply! I did watch your medical video, but just rewatched it to absorb it all :) I watched the "Worst place to be a pilot" a while back. Interesting flying for sure, but not exactly what I had in mind. I have been watching the KZbin channels of Steveo1kinevo and Guido Warnecke, and find what they do fascinating. Small to medium sized aircraft, mostly doing private transportation or ferry flights of corporate jets. Do you have any idea of how this market is in Europe? Hard market to get in to I imagine without any experience.

[@hishwings]

Well explained Capt !! How does an university degree in aviation may help to climb on this ladder towards head of training / chief pilot positions along with experience ? Thank a lot !

[@gloshow4890]

Hishan Wadana Haluwalage so did u become a pilot

[@이주연-x4x]

If you were given the chace, would you become a chief pilot?

[@rforey]

Great video. Question for you - where does the second (relief) officer on a long haul flight normally sit during take-off and landing? Are they in a jump seat in the cockpit, or are they in a crew rest area?

[@Clu3less69]

Are you allowed to record cockpit footage as a pilot? If so that would be awesome!

[@arne1958]

I really enjoy your videos, even though my connection to the airline industry is only as a passenger. I have a couple of questions which I hope you will answer. The first one is, who handles the communication with ATC, is it PF or PM? Secondly, do you think it's useful/educating for a student pilot to listen to ATC communications, as for instance the one on this site, www.flyradio.be, where one can listen to the communication and simultaneously view planes on the map?

[@olarusten9258]

The difference between Non type rated and type rated

[@crossfire3162]

Hi Mentour Pilot, what is the difference between a MPL and a Integrated ATPL? And why is the MPL more expensive to learn?

[@lawrenceo3185]

Am I too young to start learning about pilots? btw I'm 12 and want to become a pilot someday

[@noahwood5686]

John Lawrence No but you can't get a PPL until you're 16.

[@wiktoriaheinz9244]

Thank you Mentour! I could taken that explanation on an even deeper level, eg more theoretical or practical level, eg are second officers allowed to be alone in the cockpit?. And btw I’m a. M.d so I’m a bit curious what kind of medical equipment one can expect to find on board. Thank youh

[@koussi76]

2 biggest worries for me are: 1) My height im 5'9 at 14 2) Debt i dont want to be in years of debt!

[@LukaT]

One more think: for Cpl you must be at least 19 years old but for Atpl 21

[@alvin.munemo]

I know this is an old video but ive noticed most instructors get their instructor rating straight after getting their CPL. Is it possible to get into the airlines then attain the instructor rating let's say when you are already a captain? In that case do you do your instructor rating on a jet or do you go back to piston engines?

[@Mohammad_Shamveel]

How a pilot window opens please tell us

[@lewismakandidze7959]

is the training for a airline pilot different from a cargo pilot and is it advisable for you to start training with an airline academy than a normal air school

[@tomservo5007]

I have the same question.

[@zarle5979]

Hey, mentour.I really need your help. If I have a PPL, and I want to get a FROZEN ICAO ATPL I can skip some part of the training right?

[@Mike072385]

It sucks. Here in the U.S. you need an ATP to be anything now in 121 operations.

[@thatboyls6219]

Hello there, ive been watching your videos for a while . Im a young man and ive been wondering about what route to go e.g what subjects to study wether its good to do A levels etc etc .

[@joeavery338]

Me too

[@Regfds21]

hello, captain! I would like to know if in airlines like Emirates, do the candidates get to choose the type of aircraft that they get a rating for or do the airlines actually allot them a specific aircraft type. Thanks!!!!!!!

[@agostinoverteramo1044]

what about ppl?i did my first solo and now i have the first stripe

[@midoom7773]

Hey Mentour Can you explain the 1500 hours condition is it true or just a combined scam between authorities and institutions in order to get more money from student pilots ( Pay 2 Fly ) ? Most of airlines (low costs included ) wants applicants with 1500hrs or even 2000hrs for god sake where and how can pilots did have those conditions if all airlines want it. Something is missing and strange about that.

[@midoom7773]

+protossrock1 And they start to sell hours so it works for money diggers financial institutions schools airlines cutting costs by selling those hours pay to fly instead of a serious training ! It becomes all about money

[@andreabotteghelz]

Do chief pilots keep current?

[@tushitasoni424]

What is your opinion about an ATPL course from the start? Also Does every airline has a Chief Pilot?

[@jobbiejew]

Is that the Girona apron?

[@muhammaddzariifmohammadhak7221]

Is it worth to start CPL/MPL flight training at 28/29 years old?

[@muhammaddzariifmohammadhak7221]

+Mentour Pilot Thank you for your reply. Shall not stop myself from achieving my goals then! :D

[@fariafarha346]

How much time and money is required for getting ATPL licence?

[@p_d_a_trfs6585]

do we have to stay for extra years in aviation so that we can get our ATPL license?

[@unkameat74]

I've heard as little as 3mos,it is 2018 and there is a pilot shortage for real..

[@paulmiteyharrold1856]

2 officer when u first get license. do u do steering, and do u have to do maths while in air can u work for company like virgin ba delta Emirates when u firts get license

[@Benty06]

Thanks for your videos ! Really appreciate what you are doing ! You should create an account on ask.fm :)

[@johnrobson7749]

Great video again Mentour! So the ATPL can be 'unfrozen' after 1500 hours when going down the route of CPL and frozen ATPL in training, What about an MPL? After 1500 hours does this also convert into an ATPL, to allow progression to captain or another airline? Thanks!

[@marshallhyasi6213]

+Mentour Pilot Very informative video thx alot ! .. Just to add on the question.. Do you know what will it take to change from MPL to ATPL. After 1500 hrs ..What could be the procedures?.

[@marshallhyasi6213]

Have a very good day sir :D !

[@fawadtalib6749]

Sir, in order to become a chief pilot, an ATPL with tons of flying experience, just after high school is enough, or you need to have a MBA or some kind of political degree or diploma?

[@eleanorhathaway927]

so one stripe is second officer, two is first officer, three is senior first office and four is captain? are the any other ranks?

[@Barney_Alex]

What rank are you and how long has it taken you to get there?

[@shukrimohamed4881]

Question: do I have to go to university to be a pilot or get a degree

[@xE0J]

At the moment I only have a travel and tourism qualification {and my GCSE' all C+} which is not really going to help me with aviation to much, I want to study maths at AS or A level but I work full time and I am saving for my PPL, I don't feel secure without having A level qualifications or uni experience, what do you think I should do since I cant study full time and have my job? I come from a working class family so I am funding myself aswell, so I have to work. Thanks for your videos by the way, they keep me motivated :)

[@9LimaAlpha7]

Take that frim your words that you live in UK, god luck but i think you need a B+. Have a look at this link it will really help you guys nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/airlinepilot.aspx

[@espanraul]

Is the captain & commander the same thing ? & what is the role of test pilot in these ranks?

[@espanraul]

+Mentour Pilot Thanks for the info .

[@xE0J]

I see boeing' so I am smiling.

[@gregturkington6330]

I see boeing' so I am crying

[@Knight-xc2tt]

Gregor V If it ain't Boeing I ain't going.

[@MalaysianAviator737-8]

Praise Boeing and curse Airbus

[@carlos_fernandez102]

What airport is that ?

[@carlos_fernandez102]

+Mentour Pilot thank you man for answer💪🏽

[@m.d7067]

which country are you from

[@hw8724]

What about MPL?

[@hw8724]

+Mentour Pilot what you can achieve (1st office, captain etc)

[@hw8724]

+Mentour Pilot thank you very much as I was looking at the virgin future flyers program and it was MPL and I was not sure what was the difference, so if I ever got the job and wanted to become a captain I would have to complete a ATPL test. Thank you keep up the good work. ✈️🛫🛬

[@hw8724]

+Mentour Pilot Ok thank you can't wait for your next video and to see what is to come from this channel You should be proud of yourself, as I know how hard you have worked to get to where you are now and the fact that you are helping others now to peruse their dream, that's something special Thank you Henry 😀 P.s.cant wait for the simulator videos.

[@tanmaypalkar9861]

Apologies mentour. I was not able to focus on what you were speaking due to the active airside behind you. Could you make same video with different background ;)

[@MentourPilot]

Hahaha

[@martintheiss743]

@@MentourPilot where are you from man, I like you. Are you a Buddhist? You have a remarkable sitting room at home.

[@Deebeezeep]

Do you have to start on for example a B737 to earn a few thousands hours to then transfer onto a larger aircraft like B777?

[@factionssound490]

I don't think so I think you just get placed on one when your on your shift

[@koussi76]

Yes its true because you need to have experience within the Boeing family. Lets say i want to fly an a380 i would need a certain amount of Hrs on the a318 or a319 or a320 or any small aircrafts within the airbus family before upgrading to a larger aircraft but this depends on the airline fleet. Hope this helped :)

[@Deebeezeep]

Ancil Johnson It has, thank you.

[@koussi76]

No problem!

[@RB-H]

Ancil Aviation I'm aware that Virgin Atlantic is/was running a Sponsorship for their a330 aircraft

[@zeyadabuzied6610]

Does he fly for Ryanair

[@alfredbelcher3239]

why do you have 4 stripes and capatin joe only have 3 stripes

[@pandezee]

4 stripes = captain 3 stripes = first officer

[@droneshotsantoine1805]

Captain Joe is actually a first officer, so that's why he has only 3 stripes

[@KarthikNakul]

when u take off and land is it the captain doing it all the time or how does it work?

[@zeyadabuzied6610]

Which company is better Airbus vs Boeing fight fight fight fight😂

[@MalaysianAviator737-8]

What do five bars and four bars and a star mean?

[@MentourPilot]

4 bars and a star means linetraining captain in Some airlines. I’ve never heard of 5 bars.

[@MalaysianAviator737-8]

Mentour Pilot okay thanks!

[@MalaysianAviator737-8]

Mentour Pilot if you go to the aviation megastore website and you can search for pilot epaullettes and I saw a five bars epaullettes.

[@tylergooner3691]

can u go to college for this ps. did u forget how to use all the button's first what if u don't want to turn plain around

[@Seventh7Art]

Wait a second. Lots of Ryanair aircraft behind you but not even a single Ryanair joke?

[@klotzinatorinho]

bc he flys for them probably

[@MsAniketjoshi]

u not wearing any pants down under are you?