I Moved to the U.S. | My Monthly Spendings as a Pilot

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If you have watched the My Expense in Dubai as a Pilot video • My Expenses in Dubai a... you will be familiar with what is waiting for you in this video. Yes, you are right! In this video, I'll be talking about my expenses in the U.S. This video will be my first-ever video from the U.S. Since I moved and started living in Texas in May 2023, I thought this video could be a good benchmark for foreign pilots about life expenses in the U.S. As usual, you can communicate with me through comments. I would appreciate if you like and share this video as well as subscribe my channel.
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Timecodes:
00:00 - I moved to the US
00:58 - Where do I live and why?
05:52 - Rent
07:23 - Utilities & facility fees
10:12 - My car
13:30 - Car insurance and fuel
14:18 - Car loan
16:08 - Healthcare expenses
19:22 - Personal expenses
23:00 - Recap & conclusion
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[@wayneeligur7586]

Hi! My name is Wayne and I live in Tucson, Arizona; my Dad was from Istanbul (Mehmet Ali Eligur) Happy to see you here.

[@isypro4730]

You are so brave caner. It is so hard to change lifestyle and leave the comfort zone. I wish you best

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thank you so much! Once you can leave your comfort zone, It's easier to do the again :)

[@kevins9145]

congratulations and welcome and thanks for the great content. Good luck on your journey

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thank you so much!

[@ThataMo]

Top Video Caner 👏🏽👏🏽

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thank you :)

[@bimmerausspanien335d9]

Hello Caner, thank you so much for sharing us your new lifestyle in the States and provide us a detail of cost of living in TX. And thank you so much for the car enthusiasts as myself for showing your new car. The custom plate is a big bonus! We are looking forward for a release of the autopilot video in the highway with it :) All the best in your life. Best regards

[@CanerAcarbay]

Hello! Thank you very much for such a good and motivating comment. I'll be publishing 2 Tesla Vlogs soon :)

[@bimmerausspanien335d9]

you are amazing!! @@CanerAcarbay thank you so much! looking forward for them 😀

[@peterwakeman9930]

Well done doing your dream. Thanks for all your video's

[@CanerAcarbay]

My pleasure!

[@donovanmurray6964]

Hi Caner. Welcome to the USA bro live your life bro on enjoy to the fullest don't listen to the heaters, very interesting video of your life style. Keep up the good work as always

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thank you for the motivating comment! I'll keep sharing more videos! I would like to see your comment more often as well :)

[@user-ws4ol2so9z]

I will visit when I’m that side hope you don’t mind. Well done bro.

[@CanerAcarbay]

Let me know :)

[@adarsh2358]

Super explanations Mr. Caner

[@CanerAcarbay]

Glad you liked it! I'll share more content about the US. Keep watching :)

[@capt.a.a.pirani5135]

Smart planning with lifestyle & roster ….. you doing good.

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thank you very much :)

[@Tigerskys-6699]

Thanks Caner. Some good info there. Best of luck on the 73. I’m also here for the lifestyle! Now off to the Tesla dealership 😁

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thanks for the comment! Don't forget there is an income limit for 7500 USD tax return. Better to check it before you buy! IT's perfect if you buy your car in the first year :)

[@Tigerskys-6699]

@@CanerAcarbay will check but in the right seat so I think no issue there yet!

[@jakubj5292]

Congratulations with the achievement in the USA!:)

[@jakubj5292]

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thanks:) Yes I do have a bachelor degree:)

[@henriquefernandes3086]

Great 👍🏻 😊

[@benburns5995]

Hi Caner, thanks for this interesting video about your expenses here in the United States. It is a great benefit that the state of Texas doesn't have any State Income Tax. Good thing that you didn't move to California as they have an extremely high State Income Tax. The fact that you haven't had to pay to charge your care is awesome as well. They say with the cost of electricity it is very expensive to charge an electric car. Glad that you found a nice Apartment complex to live in the Houston area and things are working out well for you.

[@CanerAcarbay]

Hey Ben, yess I tried to avoid California. If I wanted, I would be based in LAX or SFO. However cost of living on CA is too high. Actually, In tesla App you can see how much you saved by charging your car compare to traditional Gasoline cars. Based on my current data I would have paid 99 USD if I had to pay on my own. Based on the milage and same class car, I would have spent 323 USD for the GAS. Electric cars still cheaper (99 USD vs 323 USD)

[@tasnimulhossain4890]

Can you make a vedio on how did you move to the USA?

[@CanerAcarbay]

I'll make a video about it :)

[@charalamposzafeirakis135]

Very good video-I believe is a perfect guide for a pilot who wants to reallocate in US. Especially for the pilots who live in the Gulf region -where salary packages are always pretty good. I agree that at your age you need to have a long term vision and not dealing only with the first two years low salary in US. But I don’t know for how long you will be able to “squeeze “ so much your monthly flying hours in order to get the days off needed for your commuting back to Turkey . I mean the fatigue due 6-1&6-1 roster is too much if you add up the jet lag back and forth in Turkey.Maybe now as you are in the first months working in US , is still doable but in the long run might be a problem. But this is something personal and you know how to handle it. I wish you safe flights!

[@ThataMo]

He works & lives in Houston, Texas.. which is in the USA.

[@sparkzbarca]

@@ThataMo he's a turkish national who flies home to see his family....

[@CanerAcarbay]

Hello, Thanks for such a long and constructive comment. 6-1 was an example. For instance, In August I had 7 off -3 on -2 off- 3 on - 1 off - 3 on - 2 off - 3 on - 3 off - 3 on. There is still time to rest. Also, most of the flights are daytime. Therefore they are not that tired compared to red eyes. You can check my schedule from here :) As you mentioned, in the long term I won't be doing this strategy. This is the beautiful part of flying in the US. You can get whatever you want as long as your seniority allows it. www.caneracarbay.com/ucus-takvimi/

[@ThataMo]

@@sparkzbarca my point was; he is not on a commuting contract so therefore his roster is not set on 6-1 all the time as he has explained.

[@charalamposzafeirakis135]

​@@ThataMoWhat is you don't understand? Is anywhere in my post mentioned that he is not in US???

[@arsemaseifu3626]

Can u make a video how you applied in US and also what are the requirements to apply and how do you get ur US citizenship

[@CanerAcarbay]

You need to have a green card before you apply for the position. I'm a green card holder not a citizen. I'll record more videos about application process.

[@Bubba000]

Can you make a video on your thoughts and review of the Tesla?

[@CanerAcarbay]

On the way :)

[@Bob-ej9xm]

Hi Caner, I love your videos. I am a fourteen year old in grade 9 deciding to chase piloting, and I'm wondering what courses I should go for when studying for to become a pilot.

[@julianheimlund3101]

Hi Caner! Love your videos! How did you get the green card to work in the us?

[@fToo]

wise words about the need to budget for different insurances. do you have professional insurance so that if something goes wrong and you lose your license (not medical reason) you are covered ?

[@CanerAcarbay]

Companies in the US prove LTD (Long Term Disability) plan for pilots. This insurance cover you in case of medical loss or long term sickness.

[@chadrodriguezbelanger]

Thanks Caner, Great video. I have one question I have had a hard time finding an awnser too. As an airline pilot, if you want to work less to have time for side projects, are you allowed to drop trips and just accept to make less money in order to consistently get lighter schedules (8-10 flying day a month) ? thank you in advance.

[@CanerAcarbay]

Hey, There are couple of ways to achieve what you are aiming for. You can drop flights (if there is enough coverage), you can drop flights (assuming good trips that people would like to pick up from you), you can bid for reserve and try not to fly. These are only couple of options and all of them are related with your relative seniority in the base. It's not hard but not easy especially when you are a new hire!

[@chadrodriguezbelanger]

Thank you for your time ! @@CanerAcarbay

[@discover34]

👏

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thanks :)

[@tsikinite]

Wait the tax is about your living area and not the place you are based? So what if you were based in Newark but commuted from Dallas?

[@CanerAcarbay]

Correct. You pay your taxes based on your residential area not your base

[@theflightguy777]

Hey Caner which plane do you fly now, working for United Airlines?Btw nice video

[@CanerAcarbay]

I fly B737 :) and yes I fly for United.

[@9LimaAlpha7]

@@CanerAcarbay what variant?

[@user-kv7si8ox9v]

Sir can u please share your journey from a class 12 student to captain ❤

[@TheCloakOne]

Which company did you join??

[@HamzaSarsilmaz]

👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@9LimaAlpha7]

what airline r u working for in the states now??

[@fToo]

@22:08 how much perfume do you buy ;)

[@reeasx]

Well I guess he has to ensure he’s always smelling good because telling a chick that you’re a Pilot, is a panty dropper in itself. 😅

[@CanerAcarbay]

too much :)

[@toffonardi7037]

@@reeasx not in the us

[@foxsports99]

You give me CR7 Ronaldo vibes bro!

[@9LimaAlpha7]

what airline do u work for?

[@simo-dv5xk]

How's the cockpit culture and environment considering english is your second language?

[@CanerAcarbay]

It's perfect! My new company is also very international company. There are lot's of pilots and cabin crews whose English is their second language. Everyone is so used to with that

[@justinjose7556]

In one of your videos you mentioned an FO with experience earns around 40-50k usd per month . How is that possible with hourly rates in the range of 200 usd even with experience?

[@CanerAcarbay]

Hey, as I mention previously, It’s an extreme case and It’s not their salary. If your flight (20hours worth) is bought off by the company and you are awarded a day off, now on these days off, you pick a flight that pays 100% premium, and you are getting paid 20 hours for a long range 3day trip. You will get paid 60 hours on a 20-hour trip. If your hourly rate is 300 USD. You can make 18,000 USD from a 3-day trip.

[@justinjose7556]

​@@CanerAcarbay makes sense . So this doesn't happen all the time . Also wanted to ask you, after how long after joining can one expect a transfer to wide body if he or she is hired on 320 initially? Also approximately what would be a regular month salary for an FO on wide body fleet with about 3-4 yrs experience?

[@anarmir7124]

Cancer Abi, how u get permission to work in US? Lower?I'm FAA ATP B747-400 rated pilot from Azrbaijan looking forward for a job in US.

[@CanerAcarbay]

Hey man, I hope you made a typo while writing my name :) I already had a green card before I apply for the job :)

[@kingslate1]

What do pilots do while the plane is in cruise mode

[@CanerAcarbay]

Hey, They do communication, automation management, cross checking, etc.

[@salihmzrakl9802]

Abi bari Türkçe altyazı katsan bizde izlesek🌹

[@CanerAcarbay]

Altyazilari eklemeyi biraktim kardesim. Cok vakit aliyor. Bunun yerine icerik uretmeye yogunlasacagiz :)

[@ellamsatilmis7329]

türkçe alt yazılar gelir mi ?

[@CanerAcarbay]

Artik maalesef Turkce altyazi koymuyorum. Cok vakit aliyor. Onun yerine daha cok icerik uretmeye calisacagim :)

[@ellamsatilmis7329]

:(@@CanerAcarbay

[@9LimaAlpha7]

does anyone know what airline is he working for now?

[@willemlenteren1485]

I wonder how he comes in there

[@scwappycoco]

Do you like the 737?

[@CanerAcarbay]

I like B737. That being B777 is still my favorite airplane :)

[@9LimaAlpha7]

@@CanerAcarbayu didnt get the chance to fly a380 , otherwise u could've changed ur thought

[@ismaelgomez3651]

How did you get permission and visa to live there

[@buckd1ch]

USA are in need of pilots. Thats how

[@thrillthings]

He won a green card from diversity lottery program

[@CanerAcarbay]

I had my green card from DV lottery.

[@CanerAcarbay]

Correct :)

[@thrillthings]

@@CanerAcarbay do you mind making a video about your journey ? I’d love to hear the details . You’re lucky Mashallah

[@semsemeini7905]

The rent is a bargain. But you need a car in Houston.

[@CanerAcarbay]

Definitely. Car is a must!

[@peterwakeman9930]

Y not have a Tesla...great choice

[@CanerAcarbay]

Thank you :)

[@toffonardi7037]

I don't know....from these videos I don't think it's really convenient going to the us..... making 300k but you have to pay: taxes, loans, rent and healthcare in the end it's less than what you get in the Middle East. and if you have kids is even worse

[@mbekka1]

Are u with United now ?