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

[@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.

[@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😢

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Brought you to tears? Lol. WTF

[@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!

[@shawntaylor9338]

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

[@Hann7677]

You.are .back!!! 🎉 WELCOME BACK !!! 😁

[@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!!! 🎉

[@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

[@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!

[@Big_Dumb_Animal]

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

[@richs6205]

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

[@wonderfulvideosong]

Welcome back! Finally! ❤🎉

[@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

[@Pk-gm5dp]

Yesssss, Welcome Back!!!

[@larsfreeburg1535]

The 75 is truly the greatest of all time

[@1900intz]

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

[@jxxrryy7x]

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

[@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!

[@raymondbeber7872]

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

[@tory0821]

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

[@noamkagan9019]

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

[@juscogens5541]

I’m so happy that you’re still alive!

[@user-cl7pw9gn8j]

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

[@ericmartin6983]

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

[@ibrahimalhassan9710]

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

[@canadianbelle87]

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

[@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. 😃

[@juscogens5541]

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

[@58russ]

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

[@alberttomt]

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

[@jonathansteiner7084]

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

[@jonathansteiner7084]

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

[@sehassenhiru]

swayne, you are my inspiration please dont stop posting 😍

[@calebyoungconductor]

As someone who travels for work I appreciate your dedication to your craft! You pilots make it possible!

[@user-ii9py5hx8g]

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

[@vinnya7404]

So happy to see you back. I just recently flew again from Hartford, Ct to Dallas Fort Worth. I am not a fan of flying, but watching your videos gives me comfort. Seeing what goes in to flying and the care the Staff takes, really gave me piece. Thank you for sharing, and Welcome Back. You should do a Colab with Sam comparing side by side a Commercial Plane and one Decked out for the Military.

[@outsideclips4068]

i want to say thank you. ive been watching these videos since i was 14. they have always inspired me and now i can say that im achieving my dream of becoming an airline pilot.

[@Nathan12349]

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

[@risingsun9595]

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

[@olayemiandrew4767]

Thanks for coming back to KZbin. You have inspired me alot and im currently planning to fulfill my childhood dream of being a pilot. By God's grace, i should be coming over to the USA to start pilot training before this year runs out. I'm in talks with some flight schools already. I hope one day we can both share the same cockpit as flying for united is my ultimate goal. With much love from Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@kenlynch6332]

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

[@WilsonLove.]

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

[@edjarrett3164]

I”ve flown to all those places on your schedule. I have a particular love for the folks at Shannon. They were the best people to turn aircraft. Rain, snow, ice they took care of you and the runway was always good. Their hospitality was unmatched.

[@stevesteffen7001]

Glad you are back, missed your videos.

[@raymondanderson1026]

Well done! Good to see you again.

[@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 😊

[@thejourney443]

PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS. everday ive been checking your KZbin channel to see if you uploaded something. Thank you so much !

[@elcastorgrande]

Glad to see you're back! Great job!

[@scottyvibez]

From the simplicity of the things your explaining, to the outstanding editing. This was an amazing video and super helpful for a flight student like me. I look up to you as another instructor and want you to keep up the good work man. Much love from Atlanta ❤️🛫

[@awg6397]

I flew through Shannon Ireland a few times going back and forth to the middle east with the Army, the last time we ended up having to overnight in Shannon. Such a gorgeous area and the inn we stayed in had a pub attached from the 1700's

[@joetaylor6581]

Welcome back!

[@andean796]

I follow quite a few of Airline Pilot youtubers and I've heard of them mentioning about seniority and benefits of it. However, no one wen in depth like you did. Thank you for this. It was a very informative video.

[@MateoQuixote]

I love this kind of video! Interesting and informative, more of this!

[@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.

[@abhikchatterjee0206]

Amazing video Swayne 🎉 ……happy to see you in the wide body’s. Hoping for more videos soon

[@parezdemeritte3141]

It is really good to have you back. Glad you took some time for yourself which we all need to do at some point. Your videos are very motivational and encouraging, especially for me who always wanted to be an airline pilot but chose law enforcement to get the money for flight school first. Now being a pilot is going to be my career 2.0. All of your videos has helped to keep the passion alive. So please continue making videos when you can. Best of wishes as you continue to excel in your aviation career.

[@PilotJonathan]

Welcome back, Swayne! Can't wait to see more videos 😁✈️

[@davidhernandez5846]

Im about to start flight training but I keep losing motivation to do it because how complicated it is, being honest watching your videos gives me something to look up to and brings that motivation back, Thank You 🤙🏼

[@y.s.miller4109]

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

[@ignaciofernandezdepaz1859]

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

[@jamiedonohue4884]

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

[@aptadpamu]

A little extra joy today, seeing Swayne has posted!

[@Alexlezam2008]

I can’t wait to see the video

[@jordanbledsoe9410]

So happy to see you back

[@steinrich56]

Great vid.....and so well presented. All the best to you in your career.

[@robertrios454]

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

[@unfunny_asian_guy4042]

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

[@CaffeineGeek]

Congratulations!!! I have been following your journey and it fills me with joy to see you advance. Since your last video, I have become a SFO based United 1K after years of flying with the airline with the papercutter logo. Hoping our paths cross one day and I will get your fly on a plane with you behind the yoke.

[@GeoBlt]

Welcome back & congrats 🥳 thanks for this awesome video 🤩

[@calvinallan2208]

I missed your content Nice to see you back 😊😊❤❤

[@LilJollyJoker]

Amazing Vid! Glad you are back!

[@Sawyersaviation]

Yes! You are back!!!!

[@maskedmarvel]

Man, haven't watched in a few years. Awesome to see how far you have come!

[@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!

[@Aliusmi]

Best of luck! Ways to go 👏

[@terryadams8012]

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

[@Mr_Hanson]

Good to see you back …we missed you

[@highlightcentral491]

Having been to Iceland before watching those clips were so amazing!! Keep the great work up and keep posting you always make my day🛫🛬

[@islesfan24]

As someone who flys United out of Newark almost monthly, I love your videos my man. Keep up the good work!

[@TheNixie1972]

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

[@peytbass]

We are all Proud of you! 30 years ago you’d have to sit sidewall on a 72 for 5 years and progress to F/O, and maybe Cpt. by 20 years. You nailed the training and hiring at the right time. We all enjoy the videos. Especially for those of us out of the industry for years now.

[@MrCyp200la]

Nice to see you back again.👏👍💪

[@robertbissonnette4411]

I'm happy to see your back I'm from the San Francisco area I live in Arizona now but my brother lives in San Francisco he's a first responder paramedic be safe and safe flying ✈️✈️

[@austinhall2158]

I'm so happy to see you back, but I'm also really happy for your own developments in your home life. Good luck, and keep the content coming when you can. Blue skies and tailwinds,

[@GregAllenF1]

Welcome back! Glad you are okay and happy flying!

[@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 😊!

[@shell7789]

Been following since the beginning, really enjoy the content and BTS info!

[@georgewyatt2924]

Nice to see you back and watch your career continue.

[@azscbadvr6305]

Nice video...glad to see back at it....

[@laxboy4real727]

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

[@user-um8ws5os4u]

Soo happy you are back! I feel like your videos have helped me tons to get rid of flying anxiety!😊❤️

[@AviAeroAsis]

Beautiful.

[@MSA3568]

I trained on the 757/67 in 2021 at the United Airlines Training centre in Denver. A most satisfying experience worth the hard work! Am just sad I haven't yet flown the real jet. Nice to indulge in your wonderful stories Wayne. Keep it up!

[@aviacharlesss2779]

Omg yes, my favorite pilot is back in town!

[@PghGameFix]

Glad to see you posting again.

[@cessna172ident]

Welcome back Swayne. Been bing watching your older videos in the meantime. Your videos left me wondering when I can back in the air as I have been “grounded” due to more work responsibilities and not having the energy to do what I love to do.

[@anthonyacampora3868]

Best pilot videos. Keep them coming