Week in my Life as an Airline Pilot

Join me as I take you through my week, from the early morning wake-up calls and late night flights, exploring cities on my layovers, workouts and more. You'll get to see the behind-the-scenes action that happens before and after a flight, as well as how I juggle my work and personal life. Thank you for watching! (:
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xx,
Sara
disclaimer: all opinions are my own and do not reflect my company. All videos were taken when it was safe to do so!

[@7eis]

I'm no cardiologist, but I really appreciate pilots taking care of their health.

[@creativecolourful4664]

Not every one thought I saw 140 KG captains. 😂

[@sanctumsanctorum754]

Not all pilots take care of themselves,as matter of fact most of them are out shape

[@FarahAhmed-hu5th]

I think they have to cause they do medial check ups every 6 months or every 1 year if they are over the age of 40 so they need to be in shape and in a good health or they may risk their career

[@juniortorres3967]

Why

[@aspiringcaptain]

@@creativecolourful4664there was this one captain who was so chunky when they tried to take off the plane banked to the left right after takeoff. They overloaded and this guy’s weight didn’t help. It was a small plane btw

[@abbyo6774]

Would you introduce us to your parents? Loved to hear what they say about their flying careers. 😊

[@dareraphael9393]

Yeah that's a idea

[@KuostA]

yeah, especially since they're the ones that 100000% funded her entire career pathway for her.

[@joshklamert9123]

@@KuostA ooof babes…. Jealousy does not look good on you 🤢🤮🤡

[@tom_-qq9ic]

@@KuostA Is that a bad thing? Lol

[@KuostA]

@@joshklamert9123 yeah ok cuz calling it as it is and stating the fact clearly equates to 'jealousy', ok pleb whitenight pls simp more she'll def notice u lmao fail af

[@Justsomegirl8]

Im so happy I found this channel. I love getting an inside look on being a pilot and you’re so motivational!! Can’t wait for the next vlog

[@sierraelam3844]

Your vlogs are so fun to watch! You're such an inspiration to girls and women seeking out a career in aviation :)

[@Saramaikat]

Thank you so much! 🥹

[@LILIANADELACRUZSANCHEZ]

This is so helpful. I’m starting training at a regional airline in a week and I’ll be on the e175. I finished Indoc in Jan. Hoping to be LAX based. Thx for sharing all this. It’s like I’m getting a taste of what my life’s going to be like ❤❤ I’m a gym rat so I love seeing that you’re one too and you’re able to stay healthy as a pilot

[@yaanimani2666]

Congrats on the achievement! I think you gave me a gauge to pass my checkride with JR. Very thankful

[@Saramaikat]

Ahh you’re so welcome!! Good luck in training! Hope to see you here 😊❤️

[@coyotepower1294]

​@@LILIANADELACRUZSANCHEZ hey what airline has you based in LaX?

[@vincentalakija5515]

​@@LILIANADELACRUZSANCHEZ Is it hard to stay fit/ healthy as a pilot ?

[@gerghhhttg2913]

@@Saramaikat have you ever flown to SFO its my home airport

[@danmcbride6258]

I really enjoyed the presentation of your video. It really showed your life, flight preparation and intervals during your flight. Very cool.

[@WithDeonaB]

I’ve always wanted to be a pilot but it was kinda unknown territory for me… actually as a kid I wanted to be a astronaut idk how I became a health scientist instead but I want to fly so I think I’m going to make the step! Thanks for giving me a little inside of what it’s like! I appreciate you ❤

[@Saramaikat]

Yes, go for it! I’m happy that my videos can give you more insight 😊

[@ashockablack1670]

Go for it!!!!

[@andreat1114]

Enjoyed watching your week in my life, looking forward to more content like this!

[@Saramaikat]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🥰

[@1004honge]

I love her voice. clear, calm, well planned

[@MichaelBarcusGray]

Wow girl! Good for you!!! You’re making moves as a young age!! Massive props to you!

[@pilotnorris5436]

These vlogs are great! Currently studying to get my PPL, its a nice break from studying and great motivation.

[@gweesytv2653]

same here

[@shanegagnon3423]

What a gorgeous and professional pilot :) good job Sara on taking your job seriously, and doing it perfectly, flying is an honor and a privilege and you deserve it! God Speed!

[@Sahara333]

You’re so pretty!! Thank you for sharing these Day in the Life videos. I’ve always wondered what the life of a pilot is like.

[@taysoo___]

so productive!! really enjoyed watching this❤

[@tagbon]

Another fun and interesting vlog, thanks! With the added bonus from the start - I suddenly remembered that I had to put my own laundry on! 😊

[@anapereira5440]

I'm from Portugal and I love your videos!! Keep going with that positive vibe girl 💗

[@Saramaikat]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@juliejames3338]

that looked amazing. you look so young to be a pilot, really proud of you, really exciting, and best of luck in your travelsx

[@Saramaikat]

Thank you! 🤍

[@Ajajambo]

You have a super duper life style. Also, so refreshing to see a young beautiful lady flying a plane. Very inspiring. Very well done 👍

[@mohammedrezanavasei9262]

well first officers mostly are under 24 when they START

[@FlywithMikey96]

@@mohammedrezanavasei9262guarantee you that most FO’s are in fact NOT under 24 😂. Average age is probably closer to 35-40 for FO’s

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

Love the new tie! Very fitting for you!

[@madibusch2717]

This reminds me why I’m working so hard right now! I can’t wait to be living a life like this!

[@kani9284]

you have such a super chill vibe about you.

[@NNnNNiesss]

Awesome. My first solo is this Saturday. Slowly but surely

[@melissakathleenfransky2233]

Keep going with your channel, it is neat to see the life of an airline pilot :) ❤

[@Ayitsloso]

Always fun watching you 🎉 definitely motivation

[@ronaldcuieii8639]

Hi!! Crazy about commercial airliners very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

[@vianasalehi5189]

Such a great video I've been enjoying watching you all the time And also keep looking forward for more ❣️😍 Love u 💗

[@traveling.aviator5274]

You inspire me to be a pilot, you keep my dream going, thank you so much and keep up the great videos!

[@Saramaikat]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@melina.344]

always looking forward to your vlogs

[@lanabalana1769]

SO PROUD OF UUUU

[@jesseramon4880]

Great video !!!! Love your channel !!!!!

[@alandickerson3379]

I really loved this nice video!! Thank you and have a nice week!!

[@Saramaikat]

Thank you! You too!

[@stevenlee_1]

Great to see you fly into YVR! You're lucky that you caught a sunny day haha. Thanks for uploading!

[@dddraconisss]

Your content always motivates me❤

[@bernardanderson3758]

Being a brand new Airline pilot you are always on call as reserve and putting in your Bid is required if you want to get back home or running through the terminal to catch your flight

[@MonikaSassy]

I love the way you prepare your meals and you hit the gym everyday, life work balance is very important to stay in good shape. Being pilot it’s not easy job there’s enormous stress that regular people 9-17 shift can’t understand. It’s fun job to have but you need to handle it very well. You look lovely by the way 🫶

[@billbargar2284]

My sister graduated in 90’ from USC , my father was a PIC with United for 31 years out of SFO , and have two friends who are PIC with AAL out of MIA and my best friend with Alaska as PIC out of Portland . It’s a great career . Good luck.

[@dillan7779]

Beautiful young lady and Great pilot.. well organised and prepared for the job.. enjoy your day and happy flying..

[@kailanalatham]

Been looking forward to this!🥰🥰

[@jenniferkemely]

Your videos is so perfect!!!❤

[@cedrictremblay1796]

Great video as always and nice tie 😁

[@Musiclover-hg4tq]

yay!! I was so bored today and when I saw that you posted a new video I got so happy!!❤❤❤

[@Saramaikat]

Awww ☺️☺️

[@monicawallace9059]

This is super cool I wouldn't have the nerves or confidence to do something like this but you're rocking it Continous Safe Flights !!!

[@maridelarchibald8698]

Your parents is so bless to have you so focus as a young gorgeous young Lady.

[@vincentalakija5515]

Love your tie. It looks really good

[@princedjaba4626]

God bless you for your service to humanity. Peace be unto you and your family.

[@elliep7258]

Your videos are my favorite!

[@hassanbadr8997]

Great video. Much love from the Dallas!

[@robertko923]

Glad to see that you like your career so much!! cheers

[@spothardware]

excellent food and good training keep the mind active, the best ....🛫

[@Poindexter03]

So nice to watch all the different things you go through. A suggestion, if I might. Obviously your voice overs are just great the way they are, but when you’re shooting just nature or planes flying over, or nice artistic shots of cities, if you could do a quick switch over to high-def 4K(2160) I think that would be fantastic. I love seeing nature and planes all in high-definition. Assuming it wouldn’t increase your workload too much on these videos. Again thanks! 🙏🏻

[@user-bj7lp1pg6s]

Very intelligent lady, so proud of you.

[@CDLY26]

As an aspiring future pilot, I hope to meet you one day. Thank you for sharing this piece of your life with us.

[@noxiumm07]

I'm from Temecula. Glade you paid us a visit.

[@SabrinaGranger]

I love those vlogs♥

[@MelanieinAction]

I love how you put the regulation up for when you can descend below mins and what visual references. I’ve been doing a lot of self study for CFII and that’s a regulation I’ve said outloud a lot. 😂😂

[@thatguyholar4665]

I love the fact that ppl love planes, forever will love em and I can't wait to become a pilot

[@samardeepkaur9050]

What a beautiful vlog Sara ..keep it up (lots of love from India ) 🤍

[@happym3585]

Such a lovely vlog 🎉

[@bakulpatel8293]

Nice my dear that you have just started off as a young pilot. I wish you lots of happy and safe flying. What you have shown in this clip is more of your days activities and the places you have flown to and what you've eaten and which gym you've visited. What would have really made your clip more enjoyable/exciting is if you would have related as to what your actual work as a pilot entails. Wishing you well ❤

[@welovehighlights]

You rarely see a lot of women pilots. I thank you for letting us into your world! I'm going to pilot school soon and this video helped me a lot! Thank you so much

[@apriljohnson6667]

Thanks for this vid!!!

[@jayzee9405]

I just started flight training a month ago and will be flying with a regional in two years or so. I can't wait!

[@Saramaikat]

So excited for you!!❤️❤️

[@inesaboal]

Such an inspiring woman!!! Im so glad i found your channel ❤

[@dorabiro3522]

I feel this too🤩

[@bernardanderson3758]

Congratulations on your success

[@Chelsea_Rene]

Great video ❤ keep slaying 😊😊😊

[@Katie-loves-pandas10]

Wow being a pilot must be cool. Getting to see the whole world! From the highest mountains, to the lowest valley's!

[@aliyahcorbin2226]

girl you are a SUPERSTAR i wanna be a pilot as well and on a fitness journey! as a woman you inspire me so freaking much 🫶🏼

[@vrigidgarcia1298]

Love the tie

[@edwardjones2202]

I love the way she flies jumbo jets like it's no big deal then stresses about her hair being frizzy! Hahaha great vid. She's a great role model/inspiration for young girls

[@karenblaine7266]

She flies the E75. That’s not anywhere near a jumbo jet.

[@edwardjones2202]

@@karenblaine7266 you're fun

[@mail_liw]

@@karenblaine7266 *E175

[@karenblaine7266]

@@mail_liw close enough

[@evannavarrete7592]

The term "jumbo jet" typically refers to large wide-body aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 or the Airbus A380, which are designed to carry hundreds of passengers on long-haul flights. In contrast, the Embraer 175 is a regional jet designed for shorter flights, typically carrying between 70 and 90 passengers. The Embraer 175 has a wingspan of approximately 28 meters (92 feet) and a length of around 31 meters (102 feet). Its maximum takeoff weight is around 41,000 kilograms (90,000 pounds). While these are significant dimensions, they are much smaller than those of a typical jumbo jet, which can have a wingspan of over 60 meters (200 feet) and a length of more than 70 meters (230 feet). In summary, the Embraer 175 is a regional jet designed for shorter flights, and it is not considered a jumbo jet due to its smaller size and capacity.

[@jessicajones5742]

Thanks for the tips!

[@user-zp9xc2ws5y]

Great vibes❤️

[@heyychriiss]

Love your vlogs.

[@hisygonuilv]

Your video inspirs me! I'm looking forward to next video.From Japan with love❤

[@Saramaikat]

ありがとうございます!🌸💞💞

[@hisygonuilv]

返信うれしいです❤🌸Nescaféおいしいですよね✨

[@bcfd2956]

Love the videos, you all should show some of your recipes as well…keepup the great work

[@EricaBeee]

It’s the tie for me ❤

[@karlisichmaximuszechkaroli1233]

It was a very nice video. I liked your stile of life. God bless you miss!

[@W3LLcoOL]

Stunning.

[@meriemstudy1406]

It's really an amazing life you have , I hope to have the same one day and to enjoy flying as well💕🛫 Hope to meet you in the sky in the future🎉

[@piathachok]

I love 💕 your videos so much, I want to become a pilot and this inspires me 😊♥️

[@lei3875]

Love your videos! Can you show off takeoff prep in the next video?

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

Hey Sara love your videos I am an aviation geek I am not an airline pilot but I do have my ppl and multi engine/ifr rating and fly cargo around upstate western New York and Pennsylvania for Wiggins air in a Cessna caravan. My question for you is not one that us pilots like to talk about but what is one of your most memorable scary moments flying with equipment or electrical/ and or weather issues that made the flight a bit scary and challenging? Thanks for sharing your pilot life and again; I love your channel! God bless and I hope you have many many years of great and safe flying ahead! Btw those vineyards were gorgeous!

[@andrewgilbert4493]

You are an incredibly impressive woman. To be a commercial pilot at such a young age. Incredible. I don't know what kind of equipment you fly, not that it matters (I means I guess if you were flying an A380 it would be REALLY impressive) regardless, thank you for sharing your life with us. Well, some of your life. You are kicking some serious ass my dear. Safe flying

[@isseyallison-xo2qm]

My dream is being a pilot but because I’m a girl a lot of people say that i can’t but you inspire me so much!

[@walkietalkietraveller2932]

you can do it, Issey ! :)

[@isseyallison-xo2qm]

@@butters1159 What and you can?

[@andrewmarias1719]

Check out 16yr old girls running the turf baby girl 😂

[@dr.markevers8331]

That’s ridiculous. Women make amazing pilots. Don’t believe the haters.

[@medicpride]

I don’t believe you that people say that you can’t cuz you’re a girl. My daughter is a pilot and nobody has ever said that to her. Don’t make excuses and stop with the victim mentality

[@susan.slepicka]

ilysm!❤

[@Saramaikat]

ily!💞

[@myriamtouil3347]

I LOVE IT SO MUCH ❤❤❤ best pilott❤❤❤❤

[@brielle3071]

I love these videos, I hope one day this is me!

[@Cilla_Arbie]

Much love from 🇬🇭 Ghana❤️

[@mauluccimeghan]

feeling sad that i've already binged every vid on your channel lol please keep them coming!!

[@Saramaikat]

Awww thank you!☺️ I definitely will!

[@flyssimulation]

my fav pilot ❤❤❤

[@paulrom446]

Wow! You're very well organized! Smart to pack healthy Road 🛣️ meals! BTW was your Hotel in SAN near Horton Plaza? I worked Ramp/ATO for COEX in the early 2000's! The equivalent of Reserve Crew for us was delayed In Bounds usually from EWR! You'd be about to Roll off shift but if a delay were called and you were still clocked in -Let's just say you made some good Overtime that night 🌉!We were a total ERJ-135/145 station 🚉 back in those days!

[@BigTinzszn]

Love you so so much❤

[@alexrcastillo1977]

Great video.

[@user-hn7ty2kv2l]

Hi sara I’m from Saudi Arabia and I’m learning English from your videos thanks 🙏

[@aureliosousa781]

Interessante, um video leve e cheio de belas imagens. Pode até ser que vida de Piloto seja glamorosa mas com certeza não é fácil chegar até esse patamar !!!

[@FRIENDHORATIO1]

Really like the video

[@ovaload0019]

youre inspiring...i hope i can be as successful as you!

[@mrmellovv7235]

fun fact: i coordinated all the commercial equipment installation for that portside pier building next to star of india. i've also done work for Lofty coffee. This was cool to see haha

[@Saramaikat]

That’s awesome! Lofty was amazing 🙌🏼

[@adiemorr]

And a new watcher here from 🇵🇭 Philippines

[@ceoverona1929]

Your videos are so beautiful. I love your white nails!🩷

[@cheerios9674]

So obsessed with u

[@cynthia_ona5301]

Am so happy i found this channel ❤🎉 Your vlogs are amazing and inspiring.... Can u please also vlog the during of your flights or piloting❤🙏 Am currently in grade 10 and thinking of doing aviation ❤