How Airline Pilots Can Prepare For Departure In Under 25 Minutes

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

I wish I would've known more about topics just like this before I began flying as an airline pilot. That's the goal of this whole series!... To show you specific, interesting aspects of this career that you'll face as a new pilot. What else do you want to know? Give me ideas for the next videos in the comments below and thanks for watching!

[@iverson857]

Maybe a video about flight school, does a pilot needs to be good at math haha. I like watching your videos. I've always dreamt of being a pilot :)

[@MrShapppy]

Very well detailed videos! Topic I'm interested in: 1. Military to commercial pilot 2. Flight attendant to pilot 3. Programs that regional airlines have to make new pilots.

[@adrianndir7690]

Maybe a video about the upsides and downsides of being a commercial pilot. How does your day/week as a pilot look like? How much off-time do you have per week? Can you live a "normal" life just like everyone else? Would be greatly appreciated if you can make a video about that, especially for persons like i am who want to become a pilot in a couple of years.

[@alonso14789]

I really enjoyed this videos it gets me hyped up when I'm going to travel

[@alphatube7443]

We want an updated” a day in the life of an airline pilot “. Also we want weekly or daily vlogs! Like this comment if you agree so we can see the daily flights, layovers, hotels, jet lag, and new cities 😊

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

As I stated in your other posts, you are an excellent spokesman for your airline. Management must know this. I can see you being an instructor in no time.

[@chih98]

You gotta be an instructor before an airline pilot (usually), thats how most people build the 1500 required hours for the airlines

[@macktravels68]

Totally Agree with you! AA and Envoy should be proud of such an Engaged Employee. Tremendous for the Brand.

[@AeiThop]

Extremerecluse Fallows You probably mean, ׳Captain’. Like Marko said, you would need to be an instructor for a few years to build up your hours, before you can join an airline training programme.

[@JTGelsoft]

Marko Crnkovic wow..1500 hours is a lot. In New Zealand to fly regional for air New Zealand, you only need 500 total hours

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

You could probably go to one of the Asian airlines and go directly to a Boeing or Airbus as a first officer. Advancement is mostly likely much quicker and the pay is way better. With his current experience, he could apply. I know they are desperate for experienced and lower time pilots in Asia. And the pay is better than the American Flag carriers.

[@steveo1kinevo]

Awesome job showcasing what its like to be an airline pilot!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this one Steve! See you at Oshkosh this summer

[@yoongilimerence]

I'm a gate agent at an out-station that gets Envoy E145s. It's cool to see the pilot's side of the process, since for us the quick turn is pretty much everything.

[@whitestpersian]

I hope Envoy understands what a powerful recruiting tool Swayne’s videos are. I’m a CFI building time currently, and I’ve already looked at Envoy a bit. Swayne gives an incredible real world experience and personality to being a first officer for what appears to be a super solid regional. Thank you Swayne and safe flying

[@aerofiles5044]

Did you get a job there? How was it?

[@derpanzerkoniggaming4224]

It made me smile to hear you mention those of us in the ENY dispatch department. Thank you very much.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Derpanzerkonig Gaming Of course! Planning to do a full video on scheduling and dispatch someday

[@derpanzerkoniggaming4224]

@@SwayneMartinPilot awesome. You should come sit with us one day and see how we deal with the 45+ flights a shift. Look forward to seeing you on my releases. :)

[@martinpauly]

Swayne, this is one of the most informative aviation videos I've seen on KZbin. You did a great job packing a lot of information into a few minutes. And I'm happy to see Envoy is supporting this; it seems to be much harder for US pilots to create such content than for your overseas peers. Looking forward to seeing more of these videos. Safe landings! - Martin

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thanks Martin! I really appreciate that... Hope it helps people out!

[@david_2364]

I’m a fueler right now but I hope to be where you are one day. I always see you guys out during your walk around. Thanks for taking the time to explain a little more about what you’re doing.

[@dylanbrinkerhoff966]

I work as a fueler for in Salt Lake City, I’m going to school working on my commercial license, can’t wait to join you in the airline business. As a fueler we always appreciate it when the flight crew thanks us!

[@thecomedypilot5894]

You taught me a lot of facts that I never even knew of. Thank you for these videos, I know you put a lot of effort into them.

[@hellonwheels9149]

What part of this bullshit did you not already know ?

[@thesimulationkid4578]

Tim Watson haha

[@michaelgrismer7887]

When I grow up, I want to be a pilot. You inspire me even more when I watch your videos. Thank you Swayne!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thanks Mike!

[@supdude6027]

So true Micheal, evryting you said explains me

[@dad325]

I'm a fueler at BDL in CT. Some of the turn times company planes have is crazy! Sometimes I will literally pull on the gate just as the plane gets there, take about 6 or 7 minutes to fuel it, then I'll see the plane ready for departure by the time I'm guided off the plane. PSA loves doing that. The only Envoy we get at BDL are the 175's. Every now and then we will get an Envoy 135/140 that diverts from LGA or something.

[@GAdiveguy]

Agree with previous comments. The quality of these videos is off the charts! Very informative and education. Keep ‘em up Swayne!

[@MsJessicaPaige]

I work as a ramp agent for piedmont airlines at ORF(Norfolk, VA) and let me tell you these 25min turn are no joke, I have worked with a couple short turns and boy am I exhausted because you have to move Fast, Marshall the plane in, chock the tires, get the bags off the plane, take the Valets up to the Jetbridge, then put the outgoing bags on to the plane no matter if it's 20 or 50 bags, and do it within 20mins to make sure the plane leaves ON TIME.

[@chrisshieff]

You've really articulated this well, great video. We do 30 min turns on the A320 at my airline in Australia, and trialled 25min for a time. Pax boarding, refuelling, loading, engineering and flight deck preparation all has to come together like a well oiled machine. But when it all works it's a thing of beauty...

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thank you! It's pretty cool to see how it all comes together for an on-time departure

[@annnonymous9791]

I was hoping that Purdue would have utilized your skills at the open house/ air show last month, but hopefully Envoy will share you with us next year! Excellent work!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

ann nonymous maybe next time!

[@catherinehackett4562]

Your videos just keep getting better (which I didn't think was possible)! Thank you so much you are absolutely amazing

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Appreciate it Catherine!

[@snuggles03]

That was awesome man, thanks for uploading it. All really well explained. Stay safe 👍

[@Acepilot2k7]

This is awesome, keep it up.

[@kimminkimmin1002]

Been watching your videos for over 3 years back in highschool and just decided to go for flight traning. Now i’m a A321 line tranning FO, respect for good work, it’s really motivated me throughout my training!

[@zerker121]

As a cabin crew for a major airline these videos are really interesting. Thank you so much for putting this value out there for free.

[@Zeleathos]

I will be an airline Pilot because of you. Absolutely love your vids! You are such an inspiration, thank you!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Zeleathos I’m glad! Thank you!

[@BisZwo]

6:26 that statement is so thrue ! Coming from the military, I was really amazed during my first days as airline f/o by the swarm of people that reach your aircraft on the second you arrive and you put parking brake on : mechanics, coordinator, jetway operator, cleaning teams, luggages, it's an impressively well synched ballet ! I used to be quite alone with my acft and I felt almost overwhelmed :-D ! Nice video ! Nice job !

[@kristofk1902]

Love these videos keep up the good work Swayne

[@TAILSORANGEs]

This is by far the best informational video regarding these kind of procedures.

[@michaelmaddox277]

Swayne! Military aviator here. Great job man. I'm looking at airlines as a possible option when I get back from this deployment. Found your vids. Impressive stuff man. You are quite accomplished.

[@AviatorGamer]

It’s always a pleasure to see your videos

[@amd724]

These are really interesting for someone to watch who isn't trying to become a pilot! It is helpful for nervous flyers, just to understand just how much is going on behind the scenes to not only keep us safe, but to keep everything moving.

[@cookiemonster0626]

Great video Swayne! Always looking forward to new content you're posting. Safe flying!

[@86poulin]

Wow that was a good topic, at my airline we have 25 minute turns, it's sometimes a rush. Best turn were ever had was in Rochester to Clt. We were on fire that day and pax were also. From break set to break release and pushback, 18 minutes. Phew. What a job. Hope you fly safe. Keep up the good videos. Hope ta meet you someday soon.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

That's always a good feeling! We had a similar one a few days ago in Madison

[@stephenwong7465]

It is always a rush when you turn the aircraft in less than the allotted turn time. My personal best is 1 minute (the airline schedules 10 minutes for an outstation turn and turns are typically done in about 5-8 minutes) but we deplaned no passengers, boarded no passengers and did not refuel. We needed the 1 minute to review and sign the dispatch release, complete the weight and balance and calculate takeoff performance, and do the postflight walkaround.

[@86poulin]

@@SwayneMartinPilot One day when I have a overnight in ord, and our schedule meet up, I'll have to meet up and grab some good grub.

[@SanctuaryReintegrate]

Nice Embraer! I work on 145s for a regional. Lovely plane, but it has a bad habit of failing certain systems if the pilots try to powerup too fast, deviating from the check list. The biggest offender is turning on the APU bleed too soon after starting the APU. Tip for pilots: Let it warm up before attempting an engine start. We don't like having to haul out the huffer because the pilot tried to start an engine seconds after the APU hit 100%. And PLEASE be patient when aligning the AHRS. It is very fussy on these jets. Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast!

[@Project_EG2]

That’s amazing how you remember to do all those things

[@cade_olson]

Again, these are awesome videos for people who get anxious about flying (especially ones like me who almost always fly on these exact aircraft). Thanks for making these!

[@michaeltaft328]

Great video Swayne! This content is definitely helping me prepare mentally for when I get to the regionals! Thank you so much and keep it coming!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Awesome! I'm glad it helps

[@zubuxstein]

This guy was born to be a pilot, its natural, no effort whatsoever.

[@Fuglsang84]

I have seen a couple of your videos in my feed, and i have no idea why I didn't subscribed to you a lot sooner? You make fantastic content for an avid aviation enthusiast, like me, and most importantly, for new young aspiring aviators out there. I wish you all the best in your career. Sincerely Jesper.

[@barryhuizing2804]

Congratulations you are living your dream! That’s awesome.....keep smiling.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Appreciate it Barry!

[@loganpow5535]

that's impressive! I work at Perth T1 (AUS) on an airline operating 3 flights per day to Denpasar (as well as other destinations), always on an A320, passenger load of usually between 140-180 (capacity is 180). From "on chocks" to "off chocks" we have only 30 minutes to deplane all 140-180 passengers and their bags and board a similar amount. flights are generally pretty full and when one thing goes wrong, it is often hard to remain on-time. It's crazy how intricate and detailed every flight is before it even gets off the ground

[@KoopavonRox]

Very well put together video! I want to become an A320 pilot one day :)

[@MG-hk9kx]

Man when I worked as a ramp lead at a major airline, turning planes around in 30-45 minutes was tough. Especially the 737-800s that came in with 200 bags and 100 PCS of cargo, had to load 160 bags back on all within 30-45 minutes which was tough. I still remember the day we had a massive shortage of workers on shift I think it was about 10 of us total for 4 flights an hour. I was on a flight with me and one other guy loading a 737-800 and we were way past departure time, the captain came down to the ramp and asked what the hold up was. I filled him in on what was going down and he actually jumped into the pit of the aircraft and was helping toss bags. That was the only time I ever seen a pilot doing a baggage handlers work, needless to say we got him out ASAP. I'll never forget that captain.

[@jackgreen2587]

Your videos are great. I have always wanted to be a pilot but you have really inspired me. Keep up the great work

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thanks Jack!

[@EthanPricco]

Your videos are top notch and have great quality. You earned a sub.

[@Shape415]

Good public speaker, it's nice to hear someone speaking clearly and concise, with no uhhhhhhmmm, uhhhhhhh!!! Much more fun for the listeners for sure

[@OHAREAVIATION]

I work in the AA ramp tower at O'Hare... if you are departing a Golf gate in the Hotel Alley or Lima gate in the Kilo Alley there is a chance I will be the one giving you pushback clearance ;)

[@WilliamPotts3]

I flew the 145 for five years. Loved the airplane. Hated the cockpit seats. We routinely wrote them up for being hard as a rock.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

William Potts It’s hit or miss for sure!

[@WilliamPotts3]

Swayne Martin You’re a skinny guy. It’s probably more forgiving 😝

[@rushikeshbingewar3715]

I'm quite impressed by your communication skills. Seems like you don't even have to think!!!! How do you do that. No fumbling... No pause... Word after word, sentence after sentence!!! How you do that sir?

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Lockhid martin LOTS of practice

[@shawnsmith1865]

Dude your videos are incredibly informational. These are def helpful to learn how things REALLY WORK.

[@RanBelGaming27]

Love how you bring us into the lifestyle of a pilot. I get so excited when you upload!

[@andrewwalker7869]

Nice video Swayne keep up the good work. Can’t wait to fly with you soon. You seem like a first officer every captain here at envoy wants to fly with.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Andrew Walker Thanks Andrew! Hope to fly with you sometime man!

[@nicktheav8r269]

Great job showing what’s it’s like. Those flight deck shots bring back memories of when I flew the 145. Always found it to be a solid airplane ✈️

[@hawaiifiles]

I always find these videos to be very informative. It is good that you have kept up with the channel when you can.

[@desmondwaters3566]

Youre the reason why I decided to pursue my dream of flying Swayne! Getting my private then off to ATP!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Awesome! Keep up the hard work man

[@MrRocky1405]

You are such a clear communicator that it is great fun and very educational to watch your videos. Keep up the good work - Kudos!

[@FlyboythaACE]

Hey on FSX I can turn around a 737-800 with 133 passengers and 12k in cargo in 20 minutes flat. 27 if I have to wait on the deicing crew and sky chef animations.

[@ameeraffiq7134]

FlyboythaACE wish we had that lmao emoji

[@Taxi_for_takeoff]

Keep these videos coming Swayne! I start with Envoy in August and the more you teach me the better!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thanks Aaron!

[@TheSheiban]

Fascinating stuff! Hope to fly with you one day :)

[@nedy08]

I definitely used to rag on your videos when you were at Mokulele, but this new series has been super helpful to someone going into a regional within a year. Thanks, keep it up!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thanks Jose - Glad you find 'em helpful

[@andytaylor1588]

@@SwayneMartinPilot High praise indeed.

[@TailsTheTwoTailedFox]

Loved the great outro sequence!! As for future videos I’d recommend perhaps doing videos on the other roles in Envoy such as the flight attendants or perhaps flight dispatch or crew scheduling

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

TailsThe2TailedFox planning to!

[@davidmorgan8442]

Good videos man. They help prepare for what to expect.

[@h490Qmqwl]

6:26 have said this myself countless times. We take flying for granted (well, not me, I love everything that goes into it :)

[@huskie8421]

Swayne, thanks for posting another awesome video! Keep it up and have a great summer!!!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thank you!

[@aptravels1847]

When you coming to LGA, EWR, JFK, or PHL area? Gotta fly with you! I'll use my AA miles just for the experience.

[@bobshaw4063]

I'd love to meet and fly with Swayne also . I don't have any AA frequent flyer miles to use .

[@aptravels1847]

Started watching your vids when I was flying 172s for a hobby. The most intense and informational videos on flying. Awesome how much you love your career and how it's your life...not just a job. You are essentially out of central casting for who I would expect my pilot to be if I got onto an AA Eagle plane. Hope you get in the left seat soon and end up running 777s soon.

[@bobshaw4063]

@@aptravels1847 Are you a commercial airline pilot ? Why don't you fly 172's any more as a hobby ?

[@aptravels1847]

Bob Shaw Not a commercial pilot. High school teacher.

[@bobshaw4063]

@@aptravels1847 Thank You for your reply . I commend you for being a high school teacher .

[@michaellochner9145]

Great video as always man. As a captain over on the Republic side it’s nice to see top notch crew members at other airlines. We deadhead and commute on each other so knowing we are all safe and sound on one another’s respective regionals and codeshares I think is vital. And I’m glad you have that mentality about captains. Some of them just sit there but I know I’m working quite a bit to check notams and weather and Mx items constantly especially on days when we have 3+ plane swaps, and having an FO who picks up the programming and airplane prep side of things when you have 25-90s and MELs galore to have to look through and make sure are properly signed, placarded, and within expiration dates, on top of all the other variables of the airport is a god send...Keep it up bud!

[@raz3000]

First time viewer from Chicago. Awesome to see this filmed at Ohare. Great video as others have said. Subbed 👍

[@thebiffer100]

Another fantastic and professionally edited video Swayne, outstanding. As a retired airline guy I find you keep me "in the loop" by staying mentally sharp...by the way management would probably love to have you in the "office" eventually with your high standards and knowledge base, but in my own opinion there is no better fun than just "flying the line" and having a ball. Best of luck.

[@blewyd]

On your way to 100k!!! Well deserved!

[@ggarl12]

Cool video. Thank you

[@航迹云-h5s]

Great video.I was an airliner mechanic.Now I,m a helicopter pilot.Feel so familiar to see that!

[@pilot_micah]

That’s cool that they allow you to film in the cockpit!

[@brianconnor9571]

Your awesome you have inspired me and I’m working on getting my pilots license and I’m only 14

[@tommymonroe9528]

I love your videos Swayne... it seems like you’re becoming a celebrity there at envoy. I recently just met Andy La Susa with a group of students and we had a full 20 min conversation about you😂😂

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

That's awesome! Thanks Tommy

[@dr.rohanparmar10]

I just continued to watch this video due to your extraordinary presentation skills. amazing.

[@s.leszczynski5966]

LOVE these videos Swayne! Please, keep them up, you are doing great!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Will do!

[@DUIA77]

Swayne, you have the best videos. Thanks to the great partnership you have with Envoy and your great flight crew.

[@glebseri6719]

Your blogs is really cool, when i wanna became pilot too, high quality and music!

[@zacharylecours3211]

this is awesome, really cool to hear what being a airline pilot is really like. it’s been a dream job for many many years and hope to start taking the sky’s soon!

[@TOCAWITHCECI]

Hello Swayne, congratulations for these great videos! Salutations from Brazil!

[@Dylan-bj4fx]

Great editing! Liked and subbed

[@bridgesofhopenam4978]

I wish you can be a pilot that can fly with always. I feel safe flying with pilot so detailed like you. I love aviation and you are one of the people who makes it great.

[@BobandKara]

Excellent video Swayne. Gives great insight as to the crew’s responsibilities while we are busy doing our thing. I’ll recommend this to all of our agents. -from an MQ ramper/agent at CWA.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thank you!

[@PaulGarthAviation]

Really great video, Swayne - tons of interesting information, presented seamlessly.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Hypnotherapy conversations with Paul Garth, C.Ht. Thank You!

[@PaddyPilot]

Always the best videos! Even working with a part 135 operator, it takes me 25 minute turnarounds

[@davisebbert]

Great work, Swayne.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thanks Davis!

[@thomasbaker3262]

Such a great speaker and teacher

[@ethiopianpilot]

Great Job man! Keep it Up!

[@patrickcoppens2164]

Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to post these videos. They are informative and much appreciated!

[@rorymcloughlin2023]

Love these videos. Always so well presented

[@justicewarrior9187]

As always amazing detailed video!! Show us the flight attendants more often 6:55 😉

[@javianjohnson8746]

Wow, this is a well put-together video

[@CaptMoo]

Great to see the flight attendants faces too.

[@joecarpenter4522]

Swayne, I was recently on Envoy, HSV to ORD and was hoping to meet you! Long odds but that would have been cool! Great great video as always! I’m fairly confident that my first crew base will be DTW or ORD. See you on the line!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

See you soon!

[@brianperticari]

Best aviation videos out there. Hands down. Love it.

[@louiszhou5301]

I’ve been traveling between Chicago and Columbus so many times in American. Might’ve flown with you before.

[@piercebtownsend]

Another banging video Swayne, enjoyed it. :)

[@TheNixie1972]

Just saying I enjoy the quality of content and production of your video's. Thanks for another great episode.

[@timwildey7974]

Great professional video Swayne. I assumed you could file all of your legs before the day started with ATC. Received my SEL back in 1988 while working shift work on a career City Fire Department.

[@williammodlin2621]

Your videos are well-organized, concise, interesting and artfully edited. I’ll bet flying the RJs are fun, too!

[@stevehofmaster7489]

Very cool video,a lot goes into turning one of these flights excellent job you all.

[@Vflores1211]

The ERJ 140/145 are the easiest to perform a quick turn in!! The only problem I face as a Ramper is having the gate agent send valets down last minute when we are ready to close up the flight!

[@andytaylor1588]

It's typical. I get a sore neck sometimes from smdh.

[@Greatexplorationsandtravel]

Your a great ambassador for Envoy and American Airlines