Flying with the Chief in the B737!

[@teresalubeck8044]

Love watching your channel Ern! Southwest is lucky to have you- you are a great ambassador for their brand- and no one deserves that 4th strip more than you! We are all cheering for you!

[@peihsuanchu6918]

Hats off to the Captain who held your camera for you before the first takeoff. What a cool crew.

[@jtan0713]

I primarily fly on Southwest when I travel, and it is pure joy to travel with you through these videos. Your enthusiasm and dedication are inspiring, and we're all elated to see it paying off. Congratulations on the upgrade, how exciting!!! People like you are why this is my primary airline!

[@CriticalMach]

HAHA! I was the FO on that SkyWest 175 right next to you! That ramper WAS amazing. Saw you at the curb waiting for the van...wanted to say hi but you were busy on a phone call. Safe travels buddy! Hope to see you at PAPA.

[@casualobserver9113]

I too am a Phoenix Southwest employee and I love your videos! It’s interesting to see the job from a pilot’s perspective but I can’t deny that I love that Cirrus almost as much as the 737!

[@iahflyr4690]

Excellent shout out to the controllers......I loved when any pilot would visit us in the TRACON, especially when you've got the time to sit and hang out for a bit. Hope you get the upgrade, take care BigErn.

[@bearded_fella]

I worked on the guard's swamp coolers at PHX :) Now I am working at Southwest's Maintenance Hanger.

[@beverlyweber4122]

Woo Hoo! I hope you get that Captain gig! Fun watching what REALLY happens as you prepare to fly each time.

[@kdharley07]

Congratulations on the promotion. If anyone for that airlines deserves it that would be their best F.O. and brand promoter. Now that you showed us all the work a F.O. Does it will be nice to see what the Captain does. Love your videos so keep them coming Captain.

[@williamgriffis8733]

Awesome news Big Ern! Absolutely love your attitude and that is why I love flying Southwest. Keep flying safe and posting these amazing videos. On behalf of all of your Southwest passengers, thank you for all you do for bringing us to our destinations safely and with world class service.

[@akeemmanifold819]

“We always want things faster than how it how it comes” New subscriber.

[@davidcole333]

Congratulations! I love it when good things happen to good people. Keep living the dream.

[@efelix20]

Been watching your videos for awhile now! To my surprise I was exiting the plane in SNA and saw you at the cockpit! I said something like “BigErn!” and you acknowledged me back! It was so cool that you were one of the pilots for our flight! My wife later asked me how I know who you are haha! I said I watch him on KZbin! 😎great flight and I actually filmed the take off from PVR-SNA as we sat in the seats. Let me know how to send it to you if you’re interested from my view! Keep up the good work!

[@rdc008]

Congratulations, sir ! Love your mantra " hard work and opportunity equals success " !

[@sxuttv]

My brother-n-law is a Captain for SW.Great video Ern!

[@V1Sim]

A couple of my subscribers introduced me to your channel, I gotta say while we are on different aircraft in the same career, I find your content very enjoyable to watch. Congrats on the projected upgrade and thank you for your service.

[@essbe7158]

I think it's awesome your company lets you do these videos. It's the perfect blend of insight into the airline life at Southwest plus life of a pilot. Your professionalism, as well as the Captain's you fly with, always comes through. I hope you get that fourth stripe soon, and that you continue to make these great videos. Enjoy your weekend.

[@chasearmstrong3224]

17:08 love that JetBlue Red Sox Livery in the background!! Love your videos Big Ern!

[@XX-166]

Congrats on the upgrade, diligence and hard work encourages perseverance.

[@mtjsrc1]

I love watching the routines you follow, as a passenger, it makes me feel very safe!

[@JG-bi3he]

I love Southwest Airlines they are so nice each time we fly with them. Some Airlines can't comprehend it only takes 1 bad experience for someone to stop flying with them.

[@lawman5511]

SW has the best livery ever. The downwind to base at KTUS 29R is near my house. I can always spot SW.

[@martharetallick204]

It's near my Tucson house too. The SWA livery really stands out.

[@bobsmeyne763]

Congrats on making the upgrade list. Hope to catch one of your flights someday.

[@ryann2163]

Pulling for you thank you so much for sharing your work experience. My son gains so much from uploads. THANK YOU!

[@riri-tu5oi]

people like you are a blessing to America and our transportation system. Thank you Ern!

[@louismenditto1917]

You’ll always be Captain 👨‍✈️ in my book Ern. You’re living the dream. Always an outstanding attitude!

[@GrumpyForester]

...OK, so I don't usually fly with Southwest because they don't fly into or have connectors with Central Orygun (RDM), but - to quote Tom Skerritt's "Viper" taking to Tom Cruise's "Maverick" - I'll fly with you. I do love that short bit at 7:30 where you pan over the Alaska 737 (my usual go-to) in Puerto Vallarta and say "be sure to look us up"...nice save, Big Erm, and good luck on getting your fourth stripe. You deserve it and I love your videos...

[@josephschmoe3796]

I am old. The last time I flew into PVR was on a Mexicana 727. There were no taxi-ways at the airport, we had to back-taxi to the terminal. No jetways and no baggage carts either. Baggage and cargo was handled by a farm tractor pulling a hay wagon. This was 1983, we went there on our honeymoon. Did I say I was old?

[@jamesy1324]

that talking with the chief pilot was for your captain position

[@steve-o981]

There's never been a better recruiter/ambassador for both Southwest and the potential commercial pilot tribe in general. Congrats on the well-deserved upcoming fourth stripe Ern.

[@Unclem360]

Congratulations on the upgrade! Woohoo 🎉 Longtime trucker enjoying your channel and journey.

[@1derol]

Congratulations on getting the upgrade call! If you can't base out of PHX hopefully you'll stay on the west coast commute wise.

[@mojo7618]

I am 33 with two degrees in aviation but very little flying hours, you inspire me to pursue my dreams.

[@nathanc5789]

I too have a degree in aviation management. I stopped flying a few years ago to pursue other things; goals. I hope to get back to flying.

[@thetwopointslow]

A very big congrats for the upgrade! My dad was an AA captain in PHX for a while. Really cool to see it from a SWA perspective 😃

[@magicaviation2990]

Love that you flew into my home airport, I live under the glideslope!

[@dansinnfoo1]

Great ambassador for your carrier! Well deserved upgrade......

[@ThatCodeBlue]

Thank you, brother! It’s always great to see Latinos y Latinas making their way in this world and proving that “yes, we can!” I’m praying over your upgrade.

[@waldoinaz]

Southwest must have seen your videos in the cirrus and said, “he looks right at home in the left seat. Make it happen.” Congrats on your pending move.

[@robertlalor8090]

Great news Big Ern. Your attitude is exemplary.

[@whatisthisbro]

Im proud to announce im flying Southwest in less than 2 weeks! Super excited not only because its my first time w/ southwest but also its my first time on a Boeing aircraft (and to make it even more better its a max 8)

[@Bill.K.]

Ernie…I am a million miler on a different airline and well over that in total career miles from my corporate roles over the years. While I rarely fly Southwest, I have immense respect for your profession (pilots and flight attendants). I simply fit better into a model with first class upgrades given my travel frequency. That said, I love your videos and find your passion infectious. I am confident you deserve the upgrade to captain and that you will serve with distinction. Southwest is lucky to have you. Well done!

[@NovejSpeed3]

You: "Smack it up, flip it , rub it down..." Me automatically:....."ooooh no!" 😆😆😆😆 Another fantastic one and one month away...Thats nothing compared to how long you've been waiting!!! Early congrats!!! 👏

[@04tommac]

WOW, hope the upgrade comes through! Patience is all about waiting as fast as you can, you have done that. Wahoo for you!

[@kozmania]

Exciting times BigErn! Thanks for always taking us along on both your travel and career journeys!

[@matthewbond5028]

Former ANG F-15 Crew Chief here! I am happy to live vicariously thought you!

[@DG38594]

Congratulations to you! You deserve it. Hard work pays off and couldn't happen to a more deserving person.

[@Razorback68]

Congratulations!! Great things happen to Great people!!

[@MikeKobb]

Congratulations on your upgrade! I hope you're able to get a favorable base situation.

[@markharnish4231]

Captain Ern!!!!!! You earned it so happy for you SWA best pilots in the business!

[@geoffreymontgomery3652]

Great video as usual!! Thank you so much for the positive content. Thank you for feeding the dreams of so many. Congratulations on the projected upgrade!!

[@adolfosofiao]

Captain, thank you for an informative video into your daily routine at work. I can’t wait to start travelling again. Much appreciation for your outstanding professionalism and great sense of humour! Greetings from the UK. 🇬🇧🇦🇴

[@jcomella]

Congrats on the upgrade!! Can't wait for you.

[@Rotax88]

I just recently got upgraded . Very happy but as you say the last little bit when you really want it and you know it’s close is the worst really because the right seat becomes not good enough. Just gotta enjoy the flying and try not to think too much! Cheers!

[@dereksellars]

Go Ernie Go!!! I wish you the Best for a Captain's position. (you got it!!)

[@eac26114653]

Very fascinating look at the inside of a cockpit and the computer screen showing the flight path. I have tried to quickly glance at the inside of the cockpit as I board and deplane. I like this video in that I can see what is inside. Thanks.

[@olkev637]

Pulling for you! Looking forward to new adventures from the other side of the plane!

[@TheDaddrummer]

Great video as always Ern! Wishing you the best of luck on the upgrade!

[@Leland189]

Congratulations! It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy!

[@f-18driver67]

Congratulations on your upgrade. Take Care and have a Blessed Day.

[@blakebredensteiner1817]

Congrats on the upgrade, my friend! Well deserved. I hope to catch you on one of my southwest flights some day! Cheers and blessings!

[@patrickmcglone2191]

Found this channel because it played next after my LAX live stream ended. Glad I did. 😊

[@tommydi4618]

Keep the videos coming Big Ern the guys at work and myself always look foward to them. I'm hoping to see the 4th stripe on you very very soon!!!!!

[@dstokar]

Also love this channel. Light and fun. I am a private pilot for past 6 months and recently transitioned to cirrus.

[@vanallen9453]

..hurry up..and wait..yet another priceless video..Ern..keep em coming..

[@seatravel8536]

Congrats on upgrade Captain! Great videos as always. Not sure if your views would like to see, if you tour dispatch and they explain their job. All the different jobs required to get a plane in the air. I think most people would be surprised.

[@jeffreycogan6703]

Congrats. Hope you get PHX, but good to see a commuter series.

[@markharnish4231]

Wishing you all the best on your upgrade!

[@PilotDaveAviation]

Smack it , flip it, rub it down ! LoL. Thanks for showing us your day at work, on the things you can show. I know alot of us appreciate it ! Stay safe my friend !!! CYA

[@ketelsolivier6148]

What a journey, each time. Thanks big Ern

[@benjaminl3084]

YES! Congrats Big Ern! Now you can tell the F/O to hold the camera instead of asking the captain to!

[@johnathanalberty5722]

i just worked my first week as a cabin cleaning agent here in KDSM with g2 and i love it what i dont love it being sick lol been sick since sat but i love my crew and yeah love cleaning the southwest planes i hope to bump into you someday fly safe and stay healthy

[@tonyotogo]

Looking forward to your upgrade! Your channel is professionally uplifting and a joy to watch.

[@truckerman8301]

Always great videos Ern! The captain's seat is coming to you soon, I can feel it! Thanks for posting your videos.

[@drrodz]

Congrats Big Ern, you definitely deserve the 4th strip, you're an asset to Southwest and a damn fine pilot.

[@alejandromoranrusso3529]

Mr Big Ern , have a great year , i liked yours videos i 💗the 737 ✈

[@davidcheeseman3043]

Congrats Captain. Great presentations. I would fly with you anytime.

[@aviatoralex4774]

Another awesome video! Wow! Congratulations on the upgrade and fingers crossed you get it! Keep up the awesome work!

[@huskers993]

Mexico really needs PDC. You did a great job understanding them however. You will be a great Captain. Already a great co-Captain.

[@rosekingsley5826]

So informative ‼️. You are the “Quintessential “ Captain 👍

[@JBInTheMorning]

Always enjoyable videos "Captain" Ernie! Thanks for taking us along when you can. CONGRATULATIONS on your Upgrade and what we can look forward to in the future!! -JB

[@TommyG11814]

You do a fantastic job Ern, love the vids, wish they would approve some in flight.

[@paulwhitear545]

Hi Earn. Always enjoy your videos I live in England and like watching aviation videos from anywhere.

[@RICK-te3qh]

Well deserved left seat skipper! Great to see 🤘

[@zealwing]

Awesome videos Ern its cool when you show the sid and stars and some of the flight plans and you always have in awesome vibe and positive attitude which is really great. keep up the great work hopefully they let you put a camera on the dash in flight one day.

[@chetmyers7041]

1:55 Here in Atlanta we have a famous burger joint called "The Varsity" that serves a shake called an "F.O." Frosted Orange is a blend of vanilla shake and orange freeze.

[@jamesbalch7249]

Congrats Captain!

[@dr.gmdinthesky993]

Great video! Cant wait t hear about that upgrade! Thank you

[@pilotho]

Another awesome video and enjoy your command upgrade! It'll be hard work and all worth it when you see those gold bars.

[@richardravich8337]

Congratulations on making captain, Ernie. Love your youtube channel!

[@philipking8539]

Congrats on the upgrade!

[@DMoss84]

Hey Ern, I just finished sims on the CRJ. Really excited to climb into the jet for the first time, but you guys keep hiring our LCAs away so it's a long wait for IOE! We have less than 40 LCAs at my regional now (Down from 130 a few months ago) Haha... I don't blame ya, but dang I'm looking forward to earning the experience needed to one day stand in front of a recruiter like yourself. Really enjoy your content, sir! Also, CONGRATS ON UPGRADE! I'm sure it will feel good to get back in the PIC seat.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day "Big Ern" from Sydney Australia. Hope everything went well with the Chief pilot. * Polish your shoes * Don't play with the de-icing machine * Don't slip turn the final in a 737 Like to see you in the gymnasium! 🌏🇦🇺

[@glenwest6079]

Great seeing that you were in The OC(John Wayne) I'm now retired and no longer working in OC. Have fun and land safe.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks, you too!

[@Sub.Zero.Aviation]

Cool to see your perspective at the airport. I work for the city of phx. As a motor broom operator for the runways

[@Chellz801]

Hey! I just found your channel! Love to see the day to day route and life of a airline pilot, thanks for sharing your world with us! Cheers!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Welcome aboard!

[@BadKarmaSCC]

Awesome Job on the upgrade! Enjoy your command

[@robertlafnear9115]

Well..... I'll sure take that CABO part of that run....... maybe an extended layover just to catch up with log entries (lol)...... with an ocean view balcony room.

[@jamesg5615]

Congrats on the upgrade! Absolutely love the channel

[@UTarcher72]

You are the man Ern! Congrats on the upgrade! I didnt think you could get any cooler and then you went and upgraded! :)

[@donstor1]

You are on the list and the Chief wants to fly with you. Sounds like an interview. Good luck!!