One Month Flying The Boeing 757 & 767 | 43,500 Miles, 12 Flights, 4 Countries

Your Path to United Airlines: bit.ly/UALPilotApplication ... In May 2023, I was a "lineholder" for the first time as a United Airlines pilot flying the 757 & 767. In this video, I'll teach you what it means to transition from being a reserve pilot to holding a line, how trip trading impacts your schedule, and what it's like to fly 43,500 miles in one month. On an average month, I have 16-18 days off. So, to be clear, this month was a major exception as I brought myself down to 12 days off and flew 6 international 3-day trips.
To all of the future pilots watching... I'm so glad to be back with you after a year-long break from filming. My decision to pause KZbin coincided with a few major events: ALPA (our pilot union) passed an important new pilot contract, and I moved to San Francisco, where I'm flying domestically on 757 across the country and to Hawaii. I hope you enjoy this video, filmed in May 2023, and can't wait to hear how else I can support your journey to the flight deck!
Become an Airline Pilot Today: www.swaynemartin.com/
United Airlines Pilot Application: bit.ly/UALPilotApplication
United Aviate Academy: uafly.co/3A2M4OD
Pilot Career Tracks: uafly.co/3zU1gx4
Filmed with approval from United Airlines.
Thanks for watching!
Swayne Martin
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.swaynemartin.com/
Instagram: / swayne.martin
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I couldn’t produce a video like this without help from excellent videographers, including:
@OHAREAVIATION
@LeppAviation
@MTAviation
@indianaaviation5941
Video Chapters:
0:00 First-Time 757+767 Lineholder
0:59 One Year Without Filming (I'm Back!)
1:51 Lineholder vs Reserve Pilot
2:34 Monthly Schedule / Bid Award (Europe Trips)
3:35 Base, Equipment, Seat Seniority (Junior Lineholder)
4:30 Trip Trading, Explained
5:13 My Schedule After Trip Trading
5:52 Amazing Layovers: UK, Ireland, Iceland
6:28 Trip Pick-Up (EWR Based Trip to Lima, Peru)
7:38 Busiest Month To-Date As A Pilot

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Excited to be back with all of you making videos after a little over a year! So, what should I film next?

[@user-vg2mk2gy4h]

Why did you stop making videos for so long? You’re my favorite aviation KZbinr and inspired me to try to become a pilot.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

@@user-vg2mk2gy4hI touch on that in the video + a little note is in the video description :)

[@AlUSMC]

So excited to hear you are coming back. Since you've been gone, I've started my aviation journey. I am endlessly thankful for your motivational videos and look forward to your return.

[@user-vg2mk2gy4h]

@@SwayneMartinPilot thanks

[@jakeh1474]

Wooh! I fly exclusively united for work, and every time I’m on a 757 or 767 I’m always looking for you in the cockpit. I fly DEN IAD a lot. You ever on that route?

[@SamEckholm]

My favorite KZbinr is back!

[@anthonyfrisina180]

You two need a vlog ❤

[@ariesescudero7039]

You both my favorite ❤️

[@melissabowers6268]

Amen! Miss you two together in videos.

[@invisible2046]

4th!

[@robertbissonnette4411]

My two favorite KZbinrs

[@Aviation11212]

When I saw this on my for you page, it brought me to tears that you came back. We missed you so much.

[@Penrose_Made_A_Film]

Frr😢

[@BBAKER22]

Brought you to tears? Lol. WTF

[@MCMXI1]

75’s…the most underrated plane in the sky.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Gonna be a sad day when they're gone.

[@christianbayerstein5243]

Passengers don’t like the 757, because it is a tight long tube on rather long trips with tiny windows and noisy cabin.😡😡😡

[@interstellaraviator6437]

With a bit over 1000 deliveries it got its fair share of market. Still is widely used by Delta in America and by United for transatlantic routes. Can be modifies for cargo, serving for FedEx and UPS until there are literally no more spare parts being manufactures. Plane spotters love. Given that the aircraft is a bit niche, I wouldn’t say it is underrated. A321ceo has more sells, but it is noticeably cheaper to operate.

[@MCMXI1]

@@interstellaraviator6437welcome to the convo Captain Obvious. We could explain it to you, but no one brought their crayons.

[@interstellaraviator6437]

@@MCMXI1, I mean, I really don’t get why people keep calling B757 underrated.

[@SteveSchwab1961]

This was my goal and dream growing up. However, times were different then. Much more competitive back in the 80s. No pilot shortage and the industry was smaller than today and was peppered with ex military pilots. I am fortunate to have been able to own a Cessna 172 and a Piper Comanche with a couple of great partners. At 63, now I only live vicariously through videos like this. Good job Swayne.

[@VictoryAviation]

You could always fly part 91, 124, or 135 jet operations!

[@phillp7777]

​@@VictoryAviationwhat's pt 124 ? never heard that

[@AirSafetyInstitute]

Great to see you back, Swayne! Excited to see what the future holds for you🙂

[@henryjessel7321]

Just completed my Flight Operation Internship at United! Hoping to return one day and join you all!

[@bellaa7677]

You.are .back!!! 🎉 WELCOME BACK !!! 😁

[@shawntaylor9338]

So glad to see you back! I think we’ve all missed following your travels. 😀

[@alexthiel829]

I’m so happy rn. Welcome back

[@dakotasteinert2005]

I’m so happy to see that you’re back to making videos again! Welcome back!!! 🎉

[@SamrudhKeerthi-zc1mg]

The legend is back! My god this was a great surprise. Now gonna take a exam study break just to watch this video

[@juscogens5541]

I’m so happy that you’re still alive!

[@joetaylor6581]

Wooohoo ! I’ve been waiting for a video to drop for ages I even went back to watch the old ones a couple times over

[@jonathansteiner7084]

Welcome Back!!!....75's a beast.....love it

[@jonathansteiner7084]

Cockpit vids...preflights...landings approaches when allowed

[@juscogens5541]

Great that you’re still alive! I’ve missed you!

[@larsfreeburg1535]

The 75 is truly the greatest of all time

[@RarePlaneFinder]

swayne you have inspired me to become i pilot i love watching your videos!

[@Thomson_Jewelry]

My favorite channel, missed seeing you Swayne! Glad your career is progressing, and thank you for sharing with all of us!

[@ibrahimalhassan9710]

That was so beautiful. I’ve been so long for a video from you. As always, great job and happy flying!

[@Sawyersaviation]

Swayne, you are such an inspiration to a young pilot like me! I’ve been watching for a long time, keep up the great work!

[@unfunny_asian_guy4042]

Welcome back Swayne I missed u sm thought u we’re done with KZbin ❤❤

[@tory0821]

Was just thinking the other day how I hadn't seen any of your content in a while and missed it...WELCOME BACK!

[@richs6205]

Watching you since your Hawaii days, your progress is inspirational. Love your informative content.

[@Mr_Hanson]

Good to see you back …we missed you

[@dlpjosh]

Welcome back Swayne! Sounds like a lot has happened in life for you, so looking forward to seeing more about how things are going!

[@1900intz]

Swayne. SO HAPPY to see you posted. You look great. Glad you are enjoying your career. Be well.

[@DiamondOrPoor78]

HE'S BACK

[@noamkagan9019]

So glad you are back, one of the best pilots on youtube!

[@atxgti4218]

Welcome back, Swayne! Great quality video as always. Keep ‘em coming!

[@canadianbelle87]

I am so happy you are back. I missed your videos so much!

[@jxxrryy7x]

Let's go Swayne!!! I'm starting flight training in July and you're such a big inspiration to me.

[@sehassenhiru]

swayne, you are my inspiration please dont stop posting 😍

[@alberttomt]

Hi Swayne, it´s great to have you back after such a long time!! Your videos are great😊

[@wonderfulvideosong]

Welcome back! Finally! ❤🎉

[@aptadpamu]

A little extra joy today, seeing Swayne has posted!

[@brickcinemastudios]

THE LEGEND RETURNS

[@bubbleobill267]

You’re still alive?. Excellent news!.

[@user-cl7pw9gn8j]

Glad you came back! This video especially great, not only informational but also beautiful. Thanks!

[@raymondbeber7872]

Clearly the best youtube chanel on aviation vlog. I hope you continue your youtube journey and post more frequently.

[@bonnyd.5334]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

[@ericmartin6983]

Happiness! It's been a while. I am so glad to see you back.

[@donmccullough146]

Dude, you have made my day. I was beyond excited to see this video! You have been missed. Congratulations on the changes over the past year! I hope you guys are loving San Francisco. I am already looking forward to your next post. 😃

[@loydkhoza5777]

Wanted to become a pilot at a young age, then in 2022 i came across you on KZbin and was motivated even more when i started watching your videos. I made sure to always work hard on my grades so i can become a pilot but then 1 year ago when you stopped posting videos my motivation kept getting lower, got lost and didn't know what to do anymore, but when i saw this video it brought back my spirit and motivation so im grateful and excited that your back and will be posting more videos 😊

[@58russ]

Glad you are back! I am 65 and I will never be a pilot but I enjoy your videos! Wish you the best.

[@SilverWingVentures]

Welcome back Swayne! We missed you!

[@user-ii9py5hx8g]

glad to see you back!! excided to see what you have coming next!

[@y.s.miller4109]

Can’t believe it’s been a whole year. Love your content and happy you’re back!

[@RanBelGaming27]

Swayne! We missed you! Glad to see you're back!

[@Pk-gm5dp]

Yesssss, Welcome Back!!!

[@kenlynch6332]

Welcome back. Congratulations on your continued succuss ascending through the ranks to Senior Captain 🛩 ✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈

[@elcastorgrande]

Glad to see you're back! Great job!

[@darklordbobSmoke]

Great to see you back. Great to see you advancing

[@ignaciofernandezdepaz1859]

Glad that you are back Swayne! Hope to see more content, keep going and growing like this. Congrats! 🎉🙌🏼🇦🇷

[@bart1meuz]

Welcome back! Your videos are some of the best on youtube.

[@stevesteffen7001]

Glad you are back, missed your videos.

[@user-mv1vt5hy7e]

Great to see you back!!!

[@GeoBlt]

Welcome back & congrats 🥳 thanks for this awesome video 🤩

[@TerminalBAviation]

Happy to see you back!

[@jordanbledsoe9410]

So happy to see you back

[@robertrios454]

Happy to know about you again!!! Muy feliz de saber de tí nuevamente!!!!!

[@risingsun9595]

I love how in depth you went for the bidding, as somebody who's interested in commercial aviation this is a huge insight

[@Alexlezam2008]

I can’t wait to see the video

[@atresusk]

I hope you and partner and doing well.

[@jamiedonohue4884]

Welcome back and thank you so much for sharing your life with us greatly appreciated :)

[@laxboy4real727]

Seeing you post made my Saturday THAT much better! We are so happy to have you back Swayne!!

[@joetaylor6581]

Welcome back!

[@Pilotman52]

Welcome back! Nice to see Sam making a brief cameo 😉

[@Nathan12349]

So glad to have you back Swayne as a student pilot in high school this is very inspirational! Thank you

[@chrisgossman6512]

I believe I have been following your videos from the beginning. I am so proud and impressed with you. Keep posting when you can. You're a joy to watch. Happy subscriber 😊!

[@mahmudabdulrahman3412]

Happy to see you

[@juscogens5541]

Same!

[@stevehofmaster4292]

Glad to see you back swayne I have missed you.Pretty busy schedule lately,I hope you enjoy some much needed days off😊😊😊

[@markstoll9636]

Nice Swayne. love watching you grow as a pilot.

[@foxwoodster6825]

I’m glad to see you’re back posting videos. Congrats on holding a line.

[@johnny493]

Hes back!!!

[@JAmes-bf5yy]

Welcome back! Your videos are helping recruit the next generation of skilled pilots while showing the rewards of all the hard work you have put in. Please continue to share your adventures when you have time.

[@GregAllenF1]

Welcome back! Glad you are okay and happy flying!

[@raymondanderson1026]

Well done! Good to see you again.

[@LilJollyJoker]

Amazing Vid! Glad you are back!

[@anthonyacampora3868]

Glad your back

[@TheNixie1972]

Nice to see you again and seeing you so much enjoy what you are doing!

[@CptShaquilleOatmeal]

So great to have you back!

[@jaredsweater6423]

yayyyyyyy lovely to see you back!!!!

[@bruschi8148]

Welcome back and congrats!

[@georgewyatt2924]

Nice to see you back and watch your career continue.

[@alexcuenta7561]

Nice to hear from you back again!

[@rodshephard3837]

Welcome back!!

[@Spitfire194]

Great to see you back Swayne. I really enjoy your videos.

[@WilsonLove.]

I've been waiting for this for so long! Can't wait to see!

[@aviacharlesss2779]

Omg yes, my favorite pilot is back in town!

[@NoFallToggled]

So crazy that I was just rewatching your videos yesterday wondering when you'd come back... Welcome back !!

[@ivorduke3575]

Welcome back swayne been waiting excellent vid thank you.

[@jerrycummings2657]

You’re an inspiration, Swayne! Keep up the great work!

[@user-kj2ew9yn8o]

we have been waiting for you .keep us posted

[@TheHarrier85]

Good to have you back Mr Martin 😊😊😊

[@brandonfu9308]

So glad you're back posting videos again! Another great one from you! Thanks for bringing us along!🙌🏻

[@terryadams8012]

Thank you for a new video. So glad to see you back.

[@brianreynolds1098]

Real proud of you, Swayne, You are truly getting the most out of life. Fo;;owing you since Hawaii has been a lot of fun and very educational for this old airline wrench. Keep up the great work and keep flying until they make you stop!

[@6781TAYLOR]

Great to see you back Swayne! Flying looks epic ❤

[@rwnordmark]

Great video Swayne. I always enjoy the details that you share in your videos. May good things always come your way.