Day in the Life of an Airline Pilot: Exclusive Cockpit Views & Behind-the-Scenes Access!

Join me for a thrilling day in the life of an airline pilot! Get exclusive views from the cockpit as I take you on a journey through the skies. From pre-flight preparations to landing, experience what it’s like to be in the pilot's seat. Go behind the scenes to see the hidden aspects of a pilot’s life, including detailed tours of the airplane up close and personal. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just curious about what it takes to fly a commercial airliner, this vlog will give you an insider’s perspective like never before. Buckle up and prepare for takeoff! ✈️ #PilotVlog #CockpitViews #AirlineLife #AviationEnthusiast #BehindTheScenes
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[@oldnotboldpilot8836]

From KMEM, worked the hub before, use to work for a smaller airline, no longer around in KMEM, as a dispatcher. Grew up watching the old B727s, A310/300s, DC-10s and MD-11s coming over my house for 27 in the 90s on the evening mid night arrivals. This is my first videos of yours to watch, really liked it and even though you went to other places than just KMEM it brings me to some nostalgia.

[@pilotpetefly]

Hey!! Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@ddavidone6538]

Northwest?

[@robh4671]

Congratulation's, the average person has no idea the amount of work and money it takes to reach what you and all airline pilots have achieved to be sat in that cockpit.

[@pilotpetefly]

Thank you!

[@stinkstank5177]

It’s true, most people are in over their heads just attempting a poor job of driving an automobile!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Air Cargo Pilot is a great job. No whiny passengers. :)

[@captaingeneral3709]

This is a very underrated channel. Great video, keep up the great aviation content!! 😀😀

[@pilotpetefly]

Ayyy thanks so much for the positive message

[@chrisfeleciano-ws1ze]

The fanblades are numbered because they are balanced individually when installed and always have to be put back in the same sequence for example, if some of them have to be taken out for a maintenance issue inspection, etc. they need to go back in that order. otherwise pilot Pete may not be going golfing he might be diverting.🤪🤪🤪 putting them back in the right spot is nonnegotiable..

[@pilotpetefly]

Hahaha perfect explanation, thank you!!

[@MrSLOChaos]

Nice comment bro you should've stamped the other engine fan blades!

[@isaiahjones5759]

@@pilotpetefly Perfect is only God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit and thr Guardian Angles and the Angles and Heaven and also everything and everyone God has made and will make. Amen Praise the Lord🙏❤️

[@Unrattled]

Memphis huh man, I'm a FedEx courier and spent a lot of my employment out there, I have some close friends out there. Glad to finally come across a FedEx pilot who is doing the KZbin thing. I always wondered what those sleep rooms looked like lol. Short sweet and straight to the point is how I'd describe that small space. I wish I could have met you out there man. Hopefully someday we'll cross paths. I love the 767, loved loading them too.

[@pilotpetefly]

Ayyy! Thanks for watching! Yes maybe one day we will!

[@perrysplus]

I FEEL your pain on the packing for warm Wx and getting cold!!! Ugh! Love it!

[@TheJakeUtube]

My former employer used to do heavy mx for FedEx. Really enjoyed working on the 757's! Great birds!

[@pilotpetefly]

Very cool!

[@aidanbushre1232]

I work at the Airport in MKE love seeing those big 767’s land!

[@pilotpetefly]

Cool!

[@booneboone9705]

Finally a cargo pilot!!!!

[@minitrundle]

You cant be teasing us with your golf bag and not show us any teeing off shots ;) Great video Pete. Love the style. Safe travels!

[@pilotpetefly]

Haha thanks! Next weeks vlog !

[@jeffsmith2576]

@@pilotpetefly As fit as you look I,m pretty Sure you got A good golf game.

[@zachydp6500]

Always wanted to fly for FedEx! Working on my PPL currently! Will say it’s been a very difficult journey but your videos show it is all worth it! Can’t wait to get up there and fly cargo!

[@pilotpetefly]

Nice! Good luck, enjoy the moment, see you in the skies soon!

[@noblegoldheart8508]

Thank the lord I found this video! Aviation is my biggest passion, and what you’re doing is exactly what I want to do with my career. After I graduate from A&P school, I’m applying for MTSU’s pilot program, and I’m hoping to one day fly for FedEx. And this video gave me some GREAT insight for what I’m wanting to do.

[@pilotpetefly]

Awesome ! Thanks for watching!

[@LillyRemi]

LOL I agree with minitrudle - Show us your golf talents! How do we really know that your bag was filled with golf clubs. 😁

[@pilotpetefly]

Hahah, next weeks vlog! 🏌🏼‍♂️

[@Aydengoesgolfing]

Can’t believe this video randomly popped up for me to see. I was on offload in Memphis loading the flight to JFK a little over a year ago, now I work in WHQ as an Aircraft Engineer Co-Op. Used to love talking to pilots about golf while waiting for freight to get out there. Awesome video man!

[@pilotpetefly]

Hey thanks so much!

[@chuck3700]

Thanks for sharing your adventures. What a great view from the cockpit.

[@pilotpetefly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisbalog]

A ton of behind the scene industry info here! Thanks for the insight you're very knowledgeable! Sefe travels 🛫

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks for watching!

[@tedthomas3727]

This series would be tons better if you filmed more from the cockpit. Takeoff, landing, ATC conversations.

[@pilotpetefly]

Hahah I wish I was allowed! I feel like I show way more than the average ✈️

[@nicolasalcala6941]

Very cool watching this. Worked in the FedEx ramp tower and now over in the Memphis ATC tower. We’ve probably talked several times!

[@pilotpetefly]

Haha no way! I’m sure we have a lot! Will back there tmr!

[@bretyoung1869]

You are very busy, I'm exhausted, lol. Very interesting 🤔, enjoyed !!

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks !

[@beckyumphrey2626]

The fan blades are numbered for installation and balancing. Each blade is weighed and placed in location by its weight.

[@ToeJam24]

pretty cool even fedex pilots are as cool as the drivers, cool channel

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks !

[@maximerlin]

Fun Fact: @ 1:32 you can see that the LCD screens have a border that is not the same color as the rest of the cockpit. It's because these screens were originally designed for the 787, which has a charcoal-themed cockpit. FedEx worked with L2 Aviation and Rockwell Collins to develop the LDS (Large Display Screen) system for their fleet of airplanes being bought from Boeing in 2013. This system was installed on each A/C AFTER being delivered to FedEx until Boeing could work the modification into it's assembly line in 2016. The original concept called for four screens just like the 787, but it was cost prohibitive to relocate the gear handle.

[@pilotpetefly]

💯

[@paulvonauth7254]

Great video, pilot with a sense of humor providing the "tech" material from the cockpit, well done!

[@pilotpetefly]

Many thanks!

[@beltonfields2311]

I hope you had a great trip and enjoy your week

[@pilotpetefly]

It was!

[@census3370]

Damn takes me back to memory lane, used to work with these puppies. N159FE Averianna, dear to my heart first 767 that certified me. On the other hand, guess the workout was negotiable in Chicago.

[@malps420]

Very awesome video. Currently an 18 year old working the ramp at ORD, I hope to be flying for FedEx one day, expecting to start my PPL soon but flying cargo is my dream!

[@pilotpetefly]

Let’s go!! See you in the skies soon!

[@josephmccoy3937]

I used to work for FedEx on offload in Memphis and the majority of the pilots would let my team sit in the cockpit area for a minute to chill out and cool down. I miss it a lot

[@pilotpetefly]

💜

[@CaptainMaxYT]

Thank you so much for the amazing work you do as a pilot! Pilots are amazing, and so are you. Continue flying! And by the way, I love the DC-10!

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks a lot!

[@lisafennell5560]

Pilot Pete my name is Lisa and I have leukemia but I love your video and I love the one because it's about Omaha

[@pilotpetefly]

Hey Lisa! I pray that you’re able to beat Leukemia 🙏🏻

[@Unrattled]

ok you were at one my fav restaurants, Hop Doddy on Poplar, yeah now I'm really hoping I run into one day bro. This avgeek wants to know all about the 767.

[@pilotpetefly]

Haha hop doddy is fire! Say hi when you do!

[@paulleikin3803]

Another good video. Good pics of the best of the plane.

[@pilotpetefly]

Many thanks!

[@VISCOUNTGUY1]

What a fantastic channel, just love watching your videos 😊

[@pilotpetefly]

Hey thanks so much!

[@VISCOUNTGUY1]

Will definitely be waiting for the new videos.

[@CorrectContrarian]

I think it’s funny to fly the crj from ORD to MKE but it’s gotta be even more odd to do it in the 76. When did fedex start swapping out the old crt screens?

[@pilotpetefly]

Haha yeah moves quick ! As long as I’ve been flying them

[@joeydoucette2573]

Love your content man.. Thanks for sharing.👌 Just curious, did FedEx give you any push back or restrictions on filming?

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks so much, appreciate the support. We have filming rules

[@Brett_Noll]

25 years at LAX HVMX heavy maintenance FedEx. MD10,11 C checks . Currently in IND HVMX 767 HVM's.

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks for all you do and your hard work!

[@MsRockstar275]

Milwaukee is known as cream city , highly recommend cream puffs and Culver’s & a brewers game . Safe travels

[@pilotpetefly]

Culver’s ! 🤤

[@user-cs8ec6zy5m]

Pete try to get a over seas trip we wanna see y’all’s layovers in other countries

[@pilotpetefly]

Haha trust me I want them

[@350ZEASZE]

”The World on Time” Ahh,we’ll be actually one hour delayed>>>>

[@chrisbalog]

Milwaukee--Laverne & Shirley 😊

[@patrikohman4617]

I think they were numbered because the fan blades were removed at some point. Maybe one was changed out. Blades are weighted when manuactured so the blade has its given place in the rotor. This is done to reduce shaking. Much like you balance a car tire. They number them up to put them back in the correct order.

[@pilotpetefly]

Great info, thanks !

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking good doing your trip here.😊 Hahaha, a Chicago layover I hope will be cool here for you! Today, Sunday 5/26 it has been raining off and on all day.😊

[@pilotpetefly]

Happy MDW!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Oh! Midway Airport! Cool. Just a little bit south of the city. ☺ There are still a lot of restaurants around there.

[@jeffpriz]

Pilot Pete NEEDS to visit Pilot Pete's restaurant at the Schaumburg airport near O'Hare next time in Chicago...

[@pilotpetefly]

I really do!

[@anthonycales9118]

I live in Memphis and I didnt think they allowed jumpseaters since the Calloway ordeal.

[@pilotpetefly]

Pilots only

[@AeRoSpaceman-1]

I have seen maintenance number fan blades with a sharpie before but it is gone as soon as the fan spools up. Anyway, great video. You gave me some encouragement to get more active. Safe sky's ahead and new subscriber!

[@pilotpetefly]

Ayyy appreciate it! Let’s get moving together 🏃🏼🏋🏼

[@Fullyat100]

Pilot Pete I live in Southaven, MS, south of Memphis. You probably fly over my house all the time. I live about 10-15 minutes away from the Airport and planes fly over my house to take off all day long.

[@pilotpetefly]

Yep, I know Southaven, def flying over your house A LOT!

[@felipecook3828]

I got my CFI and CFII bro! Can you do a video or short on what CFIs should be looking for when they are seeking a job? Would be so helpful man. Should I join a flight club or join a proper flight school?

[@pilotpetefly]

Ayy congrats! I’d say the one that pays the most/has the most flight hours for you to get!

[@MichaelBrush191]

X employee use to fly with the mail runs out of Dayton Ohio (Falcon 20) Love the channel

[@pilotpetefly]

Oh wow, thanks for paving the way! Would love to get you on the channel on day!

[@69seanna]

Like your videos. Curious as a Express courier for almost 24 years and facing probably losing my job soon with this BS merger, aren’t you guys worried about losing hours and possibly your jobs plus the loss of the USPS contract. Also curious what you guys think about what this company that I’ve given everything to is doing to its employees. Thxs for your time

[@pilotpetefly]

Understand your concern. All I can relay is how I go about it; I only worry about what I can control. If it’s out of my control, I don’t let it affect my life. Easier said than done I totally get it. But life too short to worry about it is what I’ve learned. Fingers crossed and hope we both have great outcomes!

[@BOREDVr13]

i live in memphis i watch the fedex planes on sunday on fedex hour

[@christopherbrooks5206]

Those fan blades are numbered so the weights and blades are kept together in sequence per the AMM manual. Putting then bank in order.

[@pilotpetefly]

🤝

[@canadianbacon2205]

quck question: are you type rated for the 752F? 76 and 75 are beautiful planes and definitely my favorite boeings.

[@pilotpetefly]

I am, yep

[@PoXgame2009]

what a beautiful flight ❤ BTW are you using navigraph for the flight plane on your ipad or what ?

[@pilotpetefly]

Jepps on iPad

[@jaynichols7932]

Nice content on this vid!

[@pilotpetefly]

Appreciate it!

[@alooga555]

4:00 I lived in an apartment that size in Tokyo.😅

[@alvarogaitan2529]

great job thanks for sharing this fantastic video

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks for watching!

[@M340Guy]

Pack a jacket on every trip, no matter the season 🤷‍♂️

[@pilotpetefly]

I should, but takes up too much room!

[@mattmayer681]

Seems like most of your trips are day time flying. I thought most freight running was vampire hours. You do have some early morings but not too many "red zone" flights. How hard is that sort of schedule to get at your company?

[@pilotpetefly]

Not hard

[@jeffsmith2576]

When I,m on my free time I like to separate as much as possible from company. Even though I love my company I still need that time.

[@keelanthejet7082]

Cool job

[@James-dq1dl]

Where did you go to flight school, any advice cause I’m very interested in switching careers, thanks! 👏🏻

[@pilotpetefly]

ASU (college). DO IT!! Biggest advice is if you want it, go for it. The more time you take thinking about it, the less time you’ll have in the skies! Best if luck!

[@speedbird3157]

Great stuff!

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks!

[@trixyy7742]

The fmc looks just like my plane on Microsoft’s flight simulator 😅😅

[@pilotpetefly]

Cool!

[@Starscreamxx]

What up Pete :). I was wondering, where you a pilot in the military by chance? Seem like you have that haircut, excercise thing going like most military pilots would have lol. I used to work with them in the Air Force and I was a F-16 Aircraft mechanic. You just look like a regular pilot I would see all the time taxing them out of my hangar or parking spots lol. Anywho, great video and have great flights ahead. Cheers :).

[@pilotpetefly]

Hey, thanks for the kind message and support. No I am all civilian. Thank you for your service! let me know when you rent an F-16 would love to go flying with ya! 😅

[@jantoniolaboy]

Check out those jumpseats we will never get to use.

[@DocPortland]

Milwaukee is known for Laverne & Shirley ha

[@gillian3985]

Really enjoyed this! Wondering which option you took to get to Florida🤔

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks so much! I know I realized I forgot to fill you in haha. I stuck around and took the js to TPA

[@lazzy2012]

After the recent “severe” turbulence incidents, I’m so scared to fly.

[@pilotpetefly]

Understandable, just know flying is perfectly safe. And that incident is Extremely rare

[@bryanandnancyjones]

My son is hopefully starting flight school soon and is wanting to start making videos like you and some other youtubers to vlog his journey through flight school and hopefully day in the life of an airline pilot videos. He is wondering what kind of camera you use to record as well as any tips you have? Also did you start by editing videos yourself, and if so, what platform did you use?

[@pilotpetefly]

Awesome! I use my iPhone for all of it. Tips, make sure you not it, it can be a lot of work and it’s only rewarding if you enjoy the work ! Yeo I edited it all myself using VN, free editing app. Best of luck to him!

[@bryanandnancyjones]

@@pilotpetefly Awesome thank you!

[@Andrew-volm]

Milwaukee goes by Cream City, MKE, or 414

[@THErealBRITSofFlorida]

loved it. New Subbie. What did you decide to do lol. Have a great week. Looking forward to more of your vlogs...these are my favourite type of videos as we vlog too.

[@pilotpetefly]

Thanks for subbing!

[@ryanbrothers6823]

Is it worth it you think to start pilot training at 51??

[@pilotpetefly]

If your dream is to become a pilot, YES!!

[@onyx6847]

are you also 757 qualified? i heard something about 767 and 757 qualification being the same

[@pilotpetefly]

757/767 are the same type rating, yep

[@onyx6847]

@@pilotpetefly do you enjoy one over the other? i heard the 757 is a joy to fly because it is a bit of a rocket ship.

[@princeerick11]

So Handsome ❤

[@briandugan4054]

I am always confused by your trips. I figured Fedex flights meant "overnight" shipping, therefore late night or overnight flights. Except you fly all daytime flights

[@pilotpetefly]

Not a big fan of night flying, so I bid for day flights

[@davidwilkins5932]

Brian, there’s a day sort, most often carrying 2-day and 3-day packages, and a night sort that carries mostly Priority and special service packages.

[@Q1776Q]

Fantastic video!

[@pilotpetefly]

Thank you very much!

[@TheChrisVuitton23]

No yogurt right?!?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@pilotpetefly]

Haha not this time!

[@bradythompson4266]

Hello Pete! I want to be a FedEx pilot just like you! But on the 777. I am 16 do you have any pointers to what I can do to become a pilot like you? Thank you and I hope to be up in the skies like you!

[@pilotpetefly]

Nice! Get your ratings and flight hours and I’ll see you in the skies soon!! Network and intern at the places you wanna work when you can!

[@SONIA_HORTON]

How long did it take you to learn all these aviation terms? Ps. You are the best pilot there is😎

[@pilotpetefly]

A few simple minutes 😉. Thank you!

[@ryanhorner1675]

I don't know your back story, but as a current FedEx courier interested in aviation, I'm interested if FedEx helped financially at all with your training?

[@pilotpetefly]

They did not

[@viperdriver82]

Bro weren’t u at UPS the other day ?

[@andrewhansen3085]

Can you share your exact path to becoming a pilot for FedEx? Also, does FedEx have a program to train new pilots(no experience). Thanks and really enjoy your videos.

[@pilotpetefly]

Flight school. CFI. Corporate. Regional. LCC. Legacy pax. Legacy cargo. They do not, that i know of

[@shahulhameed1516]

Actually I have a question? Does weather affect payload

[@pilotpetefly]

99% no. There are a few incidences where could

[@shahulhameed1516]

So most of the freighter flight payload won’t be an issue?

[@peggysuegiggles9383]

next time go to Gene and jude hotdogs in rivergrove right near were you were staying in rosemenot. great area for food.

[@pilotpetefly]

Good rec, thanks !

[@rwkaminer]

Hey Pilot Pete! Did you wait for the company jumpseat or connect through Atlanta?

[@pilotpetefly]

Hey! Haha yes I did, got a workout in and took the js!

[@rwkaminer]

@@pilotpetefly Non-negotiable!

[@landonrosas8162]

Hello if I want to join the Airline industry what route should I take should I take the airlines recommended route?

[@pilotpetefly]

Whichever fits your lifestyle the best. Local flight school, university, or military are 3 poplar routes

[@landonrosas8162]

@@pilotpetefly Ok thank you!

[@joeljohnson7003]

Just starting my flight training and am curious of your thoughts on the concept of purchasing a plane to build hours vs going the CFI route? Would this decision be looked down on in anyway by the hiring teams at the airlines or are hours looked upon as hours and that’s that? Would GREATLYAppreciate your feedback! Thank you !

[@pilotpetefly]

Def not looked down upon! All they care about are your hours, not how you get them

[@michaelw2108]

Have you flown into San Bernardino airport KSBD or OnT

[@jonasw468]

Pretty cool

[@rashidamin7241]

You are very handsome ❤😊

[@christophercddelrosariocoish]

I have a question for you: what type of engine does the 767 use? I know some have CFM with clamshell type thrust reverser

[@pilotpetefly]

General Electric (GE) CF6-80C2

[@saldun2603]

Who are you the King Giraffe dang getter going. King Bed yes. Your a pilot should know about fuel input. Way Way stay well. It has to be right. Perfection for long periods, along with excelerated demands might be catastrophic. Really really impressed. Slow down your life is going way fast. Be well, be safe and turn off for a breath. Relax and enjoy. Onward 🌈 🌈

[@markhughes5792]

Merci!

[@pilotpetefly]

Thank you!!

[@AllieFox-lo6cj]

What did you do to yours tumb and your wrist

[@sethrogers3363]

I wouldn’t say Milwaukee is the cheese curd city. Go bucks!

[@pilotpetefly]

🦌

[@dog_house875]

Have you ever flew into YQM??

[@shawnspaman1686]

hey pete, do you ever fly into philly? fdx mgr there at phlr

[@pilotpetefly]

Yep! Was just there last week!

[@ShawnSpaman]

Let me know when you are coming in again, would like to say hello to you, I'm an am manager, did u fly in on 1428 in the am?

[@zaccheusthegreat]

Is it difficult to become a commercial airline pilot, and is it a good idea to start with an light sport aircraft in the aviation industry

[@pilotpetefly]

Not difficult, just takes time and dedication

[@huntermyer6483]

The smaller planes that I’m training in we only have one pitot tube, why does the 767 have 4?

[@pilotpetefly]

Redundancy/lot more sophisticated instruments. But same idea with your plane and the 767!

[@shawnvillelife8311]

I like you are working out pretty cool wish I could meet you