In the name of all flight attendants, thank you for standing up for your colleagues. It's a pretty rare thing these days, i feel like. - a flight attendant
1) Don't be a good pilot. Be a great pilot. 2) You get zero points for a bad landing. You get 11/10 for going around. The thing about the pilot presenting this channel is that he has integrity.
We have had great weather the past 2 months haven’t we , I’m in Essex .. blue skies everyday from April till a few days ago and we had some cloud. Today is nice 👍🏻
Sunny day in the UK are great. I have spent a few days there when it was sunny and warm out and luckily a lot of people are as pasty white as me... I blend right in 😆
0:01 seconds in the video I have to stop and say man you're a damn motivating person, I have been watching your videos a lot since recommended and I wish it was up there early this year. Keep on being an example for everyone out there, not just pilots, I'm a systems engineer, but I find your stories, your tact, your drive, everything, an example, at least for me, thanks man! (wish my english was better so I can be a little bit more descriptive but you know, you're a beacon, you drive people forward). PS: I known everyone must think the same, but that day you get the fourth strip, god, it's going to be a dream day, and you keep ourselves motivated with our own "fourth strip" so thanks again :P
Aviation Gaming1564 so my mum is a csm for Qantas and it usually takes about 2-5years for a S/O to become an F/O and about 10 years to become a captain from an F/O, this is in Australia and it is different in USA
nah, it'd be too embarrassing if big boss cussed me out in front a bunch of hot flight attendants for not counting the extra 0 in the amount of fuel we need
You are 100% on about protecting your people! I've had bosses that don't, they generally don't last long! I've had bosses that do and generally move up people their people want to work for them!! Cheers!!
You nailed this Kelsey. I grew up in an aviation family (just now getting my PPL at the other end of my life) and your advice is bang on. Really, you could take everything you said and apply it to any career but it's especially relevant to aviation. I think this is one of those "if you are going to watch one video, watch this one" videos. Well done!
Regarding side hussle, I was regretting giving 18 years to being a preschool teacher and getting my Bachelor's in early childhood education. I didn't have the money to pursue flight school until recently. Well in the future if things go south, I can go back into teaching.
Awesome video! It's funny, I experienced some of this in racing school, too - the humbling that comes after the initial "I'm so awesome" when you've mastered the basics and can take a car around at speed without crashing. Once you comprehend how hard it actually is and how much you have to learn to be proficient, you don't feel so awesome anymore. Strangely there's a thing about that in the behind-the-scenes for Animal House, Tim Matheson had to give the same advice to some of his younger co-stars who were having bad days after the initial buzz of getting the gig wore off. "Kinda feel like crap, right?" "Yes..." "Don't worry, it will get better, just keep working at it." You have to keep pushing your personal limits until they aren't anymore.
Nicely done, Kelsey. Some years back i wrote up an essay to pass out to grandchildren, "Things that I wish i had learned earlier in life." You hit on a number of them.
Thanks for all you did as a 1st responder. Lot of respect for all of you. We get a playbook for almost everything that can go wrong. That’s your typical Tuesday
Good hearing about “feeling stupid during flight training” I just finished private and started instrument, it feels like starting all over again. This is hands down my biggest struggle... Feeling like your instructor thinks you’re an idiot (weather they actually think it or not). Aviation is the only thing in my life that makes me feel like a looser at times. I’d like to hear more about this if you get the chance. Like I said, this feeling has led me close to wanting to give up at times. But I’ve just kept going. My instructors have never said I sucked, but sometimes I feel like they’re thinking it :)
Man, I'm on the first hours on my PPL and I feel the same. It kills me not to know if I'm doing average or I just suck at flying. It hurts even more knowing I was the top of my class on the written exam and now It seems I can't even fly straight. The thing is, I still love it.
I will most likely never be a pilot, despite it being a lifelong dream. (Age, health, etc.). But having a boss that stands up for you in Any business is precious! Well done!
I mean airline pilot ain't the only piloting job out there. I live in Washington and there's charter companies out here that take people around the Olympic mountains
Excellent presentation, Kelsey! These are all great suggestions, especially for young people just getting started in life. I'm 64 and retired (not a pilot), and support everything you've said here.
Finding a mentor is a big one. The golden handcuffs thing was something I’ve never heard, good to know. Learning that ATC is there to help (most of the time 😂) this has helped improve my radio communications starting off as well. I also listened to your episode on the pilot to pilot podcast, you’re finally getting the shine you deserve. Keep it up man!
“It’s better to get in trouble, than be dead” ... I’m not even an aspiring pilot, I just like your outlook. Hope there are more pilots out there with your enthusiasm, wit, and common sense.
Love your videos Kelsey, I too am a pilot, though nothing as glamorous as a 747. My father was an executive pilot for a company in Illinois and basically flew the execs anywhere they wanted to go His boss encouraged him to bring me along on their "recreational" trips, long story short, he had an ATP and CFI so when I was 16 I got my license and instrument rating. To me, flying is the ultimate freedom, if you have instruments, you can go anywhere anytime directly, no traffic signs, speed limit without necessarily being constrained by pavement.. I learned in a Cessna 182 with King Silver Crown full avionics suite with all the bells and whistles and routinely flew Cessna's 421 Golden Eagle with Gold Crowns AND on board radar. Nowadays I spend my time back country flying in Idaho and lovin' every minute of it.
I've been watching similar videos since 3 years. Haven't seen a single one as good as this. This video is so under-rated. EVERY STUDENT PILOT NEEDS THIS!
This is a great channel. You're providing great information. I've been trying to figure out what to do career-wise didn't think it would take me until I'm almost 40 before I figured out what I think I want to do. I'm going to sign up for flight school when I get home.
You realy encourage me, I always want to be a pilot, but I am to poor, I work hard and get tinitus. Now I am useless. But your videos get me to have hope for tomorrow. I love to fly but in best case scenario I can do it o es a year. But I love it, and all crew are always good and do their best. Many complain at the food, but I love it! After the circumstances.. its not a restaurant, its a airoplane. So absolut GOOD! I wish you all the best. Regards Östen from Sweden🇸🇪
Thank you for this vid, Kelsey! My first instructor used to make me feel badly about things (even if it was the first time attempting a maneuver) and I would get so embarrassed that I would cry when I was driving home. 😂 Thanx for the reassurance 🤗
I’m making a career change, going from construction to commercial pilot. I’m gonna have to keep driving truck while I’m home once I do get a job because the starting pay at the airlines is way lower than driving truck. My current career with become my side hustle.
I would like to add: "Say Thank You often." Staff needs to know you care. Donuts work every time. The only downside is sticky fingerprints on the access doors. Another really well done video.
Most of Kelsey's career advice is applicable in a general sense. As an older, nontraditional, accounting student I loved this video! Keep up the great work Kelsey! :)
Great tips. You are right, they apply everywhere, especially the management pieces. When I was a manager, I always took the heat no matter who messed up. You are a wise man.
I like pushing your limit. As a new instrument rated pilot I found myself at a spot where I'm deciding if I want to fly night solo instrument with 1500ft ceiling only for the purpose of racking up my pic hours. I knew I will have to do that one day so I called it up and went for it once I got thru that once , I'm more comfortable now.
Great Video, so many points in the video so many people could take into any career. I once had a boss ( middle manager ) who was a total ass hole and was just on my case 24/7 about anything and everything. After 12 months of putting up with his @@@@ 6 days a week I gave him a weeks notice and even that wasn’t good enough as I thought I must have been bad at my job to get as much grief as I did on a daily basis. Two points I’ve taken from it was don’t be a Douche bag as no one with appreciate you and care about what they do for you and just leave as quick as they joined your TEAM. As it turns out a few years later I helped him set up his know company a few years later. I now have over 60 staff some that have been with me over 20 years but the best part was when I thanked him last year because working under him helped to make the the person I am today. He had a bit of a shock when he was told some Home truths. ( not because he thought he was great at the beginning of the conversation ) Priceless..... keep safe keep well all and keep the great videos coming K man
0:50 Dang, I needed to hear this! I'm pretty smart and I pick up most things quickly. I feel like an idiot trying to learn to land smoothly and remembering certification requirements and stuff like that. Flight School is a relatively short time span in my aviation career so I figure I can tolerate any amount of discomfort in the short term. I haven't found a good resource for Mentors yet. I hope I'll see more of that when I'm instructing.
This works in a lot of places. Like you said. I was a career military man. I had leaders like your COs. Some good, some bad. The best I would have followed to the ends of the earth. The worse I could not wait to transfer out. Take my chances. I a firm believer of plans A B and C. I have used plan my B many times. It's the plan C that have scared the hell out of me but saved me in the end.
New follower here. I don't know anything about aviation, so I marvel at everything. Isn't that fun? Great pedagogy and sense of humor make your channel quite enjoyable to watch.
You can always go around, if it doesn't look right when you're coming down, don't wait till your sideways or sliding upside down you can always go around
Good tips that can be used in various careers as well. Thanks for putting yourself out there and being a YT mentor to people!! Stay safe Mr. Pilot Man ✈️.
With the internet so much information is readily available. Long long ago I considered being an ATC. I like managing things, speaking clearly, and helping in difficult situations. But I had no idea how to even go about it living in the middle of nowhere. And stories about how stressful and how hard the exam was were not encouraging. It was also a sexist era. So, good luck to those who want to pursue something related to aviation. All sorts of resources available.
Wow. Kelsey this is some really good future information for when I become a pilot some day. I always wanted to be a pilot and I never knew some of these stuff. Thanks man. ✈✈🤩🤗
I enjoy your wisdom and your matter of fact attitude. you are def not any kind of douche and you seem to have a good grasp on right/wrong and treating people right . It seems your experience has taught you some important lessons in life , thanks for sharing . Fly safe friend.
Its like de ja vu for me because my dad over the years has mentioned similar things as well. He told me about how important, and how difficult it can be to speak up when something doesn't feel right. He told me that the Captain of the plane has maximum authority as well as the power to kick anyone off the plane if he/she deems it necessary. With that in mind, it can often times be very difficult to question the captain's orders. But if you're in a situation where the captain is trying to cut corners to save time, or if they simply forgot something, its important to respectfully address it. Its better to call out the captain than to risk lives.
Honestly, you could substitute the word ‘pilot’ with any other profession in this video. This is an excellent video covering many aspects of leadership & success. The points made on accountability & planning are spot on! Thanks Kelsey 👨✈️! ✈️
Just found your channel. I am researching being a Flight Attendant, I work as a travel Nurse Tech at the moment. I feel seeking knowledge about any craft you must begin at the foundation. I am reading books about the history of airplanes, aviation, and pilots. I found your video to be very knowledgeable about the airlines and life in general. You are a very honorable and respectful man. PEACE!
Kelsey so true about the rude/bad Pilots, I have had a desk job for years, we always said you never know who your going to work for, it seems the biggest jerk will always become your next manager and sometimes the person you trained becomes your boss
I scheduled myself at a part 61 school to get all my certifications up to Multi Engines during my time in the military. GI bill helps cover everything other than my private license thankfully.
Dear 74gear, I hope you will read this. I am just 16 and studying in 10th grade and it is my dream to become PILOT. But I have got no one to guide me. No one in my family and friends knows even a bit about aviation. I belong to a middle class family where the earning isn't too much but my dad says that he'll some how make the money for my training. You said that you should keep a backup plan, but I think that I dont have enough cash to keep a backup degree as well as continue with my training. I am very passionate about what I am going to do, but do you think that I should take this RISK?? I will be very happy if you could answer my question. Your true fan Shikhar from India
Hey Kelsey I want to be a pilot of airbus a350 which is my all time favourite aircraft and I am just 14 years old please give me some advice. Thank you ❤️❤️
you have plenty of time so don't stress yourself out too much. I have a bunch of videos from a year ago on picking flight schools so I would look at those in an in a year or two start doing some research on which school you want to go to. In the meantime enjoy high school, realize that being social is part of being a good pilot because you have to deal with lots of different types of people and high school is a good place to work on those skills. Join a sports team is another good thing to do now, a crew is a team so a good place to start learning that skill.
100% agree to stick up for people! I own a small automotive repair shop and one day a customer who was 100% in the wrong was arguing and yelling at my tech when I wasn’t there it very rarely happens but I told him if a customer does that to you tell them to leave then lock the doors, that customer who never came to my shop before came back the next day telling me my guy was rude and trying to scam her I let her talk then said what he told u was true ur car fails inspection for ur window tint and the engine light and no you can’t just clear the light it has to be driven to set monitors and if it has any problems the light will come back on and u will need to have it diagnosed and she went on say my tech said all this crazy stuff and her husband was with her talking crap saying how can u defend ur guy talking to my wife like that we’re gonna call the news and I said let’s go in the shop we sit down I turn my camera screen on the tv and we watched and listened to the 5 minute conversation my guy and the lady had when it was done I looked at the husband and said what do u have to say about that? He looked at his wife saying why did u make that up? He told me he was sorry and they left.
Thanks so much! I'm wrapping up high school in a few years and heading to uni to pursue an aviation career. With the virus and things like that going around, I have a feeling aviation is going to be entirely different in a couple years. Thank you sooo much for these tips.
Having a backup plan in life is important. I've been laid off from H.R. jobs a few times in my career, but fortunately, I went to nursing school at night and fell back on that between H.R. jobs. Tuition reimbursement even paid for most of it.
I recently have flown a (1977 or 1997) Cessna 172 SkyHawk 2 plane for a few hours and it was a nice and smooth. The highest Altitude i've gone up to was like 4,000 something altitude feet ( under 5,000 ) And it was fun and i enjoyed flying it. Took off from an airport and fly for while up in sky, then like a half an hour later i landed at a grassy runway then once i fully have landed smoothly i turned around and then took off from there and fly again for abit up in the sky and then one hour later i go head back tothe airport and land.
When i was flying the plane, it was on ' 6/18/2020 Thursday ' morning / afternoon like lunch time. it Was legit really fun to fly. ( Also that one i was flying has a 4 seater and 4 cylinder piston engine. Was a nice clear sky day and very hot out aswell. just a few little clouds far away. )
First discovery flight I ever took was very cool but also very intimidating bc it was new and I’m not used to be up in a small plane. The second one was a little less because I knew what to expect but still kind of scared. But the 3 was almost like second nature. It’s definitely something you have to do often otherwise I feel like you forget how to fly.
👏🏾Bravo brother bravo. Good tips. I hope I'll use them my self and hope to become a 767 pilot😅 but loving your content brother👍🏾 Aviation just come with faith and patience
Kelsey, your advice does not only apply to AVIATION ONLY, applies to everything work and personal. I was told a long time ago, don't worry about the Jerks, they eventually go away. BTW, MENTOUR PILOT posted information about the TOGA switches and someone asked why he wasn't wearing a TOGA. I replied, THAT WOULD BE KELSEY. YOU ROCK SIR :-) TOGA TOGA TOGA.
@@Surge246 it’s a collegiate flight school, so going into it I thought it was gonna be all sunshine and rainbows lmao. It isn’t, but I’m enjoying it. After 2 years got my PPC and started the IRC a couple weeks ago and am already a sixth of the way done with the program. Felt like I got put on the back burner at times but now they know I’m serious. Definitely a what you make of it kinda thing
Take care of the folks below you. I have seen the effects of this several times over in jobs outside of aviation. Even a few side by side comparisons with essentially the same crew but a change in supervisor; night and day difference in teamwork, motivation, productivity, morale, and process improvments.
Cool! The same kind of tips for ramp agents, safety first! I guess it's in whole aviation, these day it is not really like a "big family" like it used to be, but rules are still the same. First one, for ramp agents, if you are not instructed on something, don't do it, if you're not confortable, don't do it... team players baby! Big up Kelsey!
i love your videos they are the best, once i flew on the 747 and that was the last year and the last time i will get to fly on one :( but at-least i got to fly on one :) keep it up i am proud of you
In the name of all flight attendants, thank you for standing up for your colleagues. It's a pretty rare thing these days, i feel like.
- a flight attendant
Ok, gordon ramsay
@@Badassiger Gave up cooking, full time purser now. :^)
And now just imagine: Mr. Ramsay vs. airline food. I think this might be interesting to watch....
its becoming more and more rare for anyone to back anyone now 🤷♂️
@@None.of.ya.business666 I would love to see that to be honest! That'd be really funny
you are a really inspiring pilot for small upcoming pilots like me and your tips are really useful thank you:)
Exacly, I also want to become pilot
glad to hear they were helpful Fadil!
@@74gear thank you so much for the reply a
@@bolenevolja yayayayay where do you study
@74 Gear I know that it is not easy but how difficult it's to become a pilot!!!
My favorite saying from a former store manager of mine: “You write your resume every day you come to work”. SO TRUE!
Nice
Thanks for sharing this! This is my first time reading it, but I'll never forget it now ;)
Hi guys hope everyone has a wonderful day!!
This is Kelsey! It's all about keeping the blue side up, not Mentour!
@@annatamparow4917 lol
U toooooo
1) Don't be a good pilot. Be a great pilot.
2) You get zero points for a bad landing. You get 11/10 for going around.
The thing about the pilot presenting this channel is that he has integrity.
Most of this advice applies not just to pilots, but to everyone.
First class channel by a true professional! Always giving valuable information and advice. ✈️
I appreciate that Tom!
Quality as usual kelsey, being a pilot must be fantastic, sending best wishes from sunny England
We have had great weather the past 2 months haven’t we , I’m in Essex .. blue skies everyday from April till a few days ago and we had some cloud. Today is nice 👍🏻
Meanwhile it’s heavily raining in Germany
Sunny?
Sunny day in the UK are great. I have spent a few days there when it was sunny and warm out and luckily a lot of people are as pasty white as me... I blend right in 😆
@@74gear perfect :D
0:01 seconds in the video I have to stop and say man you're a damn motivating person, I have been watching your videos a lot since recommended and I wish it was up there early this year.
Keep on being an example for everyone out there, not just pilots, I'm a systems engineer, but I find your stories, your tact, your drive, everything, an example, at least for me, thanks man! (wish my english was better so I can be a little bit more descriptive but you know, you're a beacon, you drive people forward).
PS: I known everyone must think the same, but that day you get the fourth strip, god, it's going to be a dream day, and you keep ourselves motivated with our own "fourth strip" so thanks again :P
ratio
@@alanpeter5527 ?
@@GeomancerHT ratio old boomer
@@alanpeter5527 I know what ratio is, is this ratio? explain
Can you make Hollywood vs Reality on Snake On The Plane
Agreed
Yes, that would be amazing to see Kelsey do it.
yes please!
it is on the list Merpati... I am working on 3 right now actually been flying a lot though so its getting a bit tough sometimes.
@@74gear Understood
I love how a few of these tips are all about having integrity and taking responsibility, goes to show that being a pilot is much more than flying.
Just the video for me...future Qantas pilot
awesome Gaming, look forward to seeing you up in the air!
Ayeee, fellow Aussie, I want to work for Qantas too
74 Gear how long does it take for a F/O to get upgraded to Captain?
Aviation Gaming1564 so my mum is a csm for Qantas and it usually takes about 2-5years for a S/O to become an F/O and about 10 years to become a captain from an F/O, this is in Australia and it is different in USA
Aviation Gaming1564 and I’ll see you at the Cadetship thingy 😉
"At least your alive, at the end of the day that's very important"
Wish I knew that a week ago.
You meant to say "At least you're alive..." "your" is possessive -- your house, your car, etc.
it's hard to enjoy the evening if you die in the day
nah, it'd be too embarrassing if big boss cussed me out in front a bunch of hot flight attendants for not counting the extra 0 in the amount of fuel we need
Hey another great video! I love your videos
thanks I appreciate that Cars
You are 100% on about protecting your people! I've had bosses that don't, they generally don't last long! I've had bosses that do and generally move up people their people want to work for them!! Cheers!!
Just started flight school, I absolutely love it
You nailed this Kelsey. I grew up in an aviation family (just now getting my PPL at the other end of my life) and your advice is bang on. Really, you could take everything you said and apply it to any career but it's especially relevant to aviation. I think this is one of those "if you are going to watch one video, watch this one" videos. Well done!
Solid advice that applies to many industries. Thanks for posting!
As retired Air Force, that was an awesome video. I love how you stress CRM and leadership. Keep up the good work!
Regarding side hussle, I was regretting giving 18 years to being a preschool teacher and getting my Bachelor's in early childhood education. I didn't have the money to pursue flight school until recently. Well in the future if things go south, I can go back into teaching.
Awesome video! It's funny, I experienced some of this in racing school, too - the humbling that comes after the initial "I'm so awesome" when you've mastered the basics and can take a car around at speed without crashing. Once you comprehend how hard it actually is and how much you have to learn to be proficient, you don't feel so awesome anymore. Strangely there's a thing about that in the behind-the-scenes for Animal House, Tim Matheson had to give the same advice to some of his younger co-stars who were having bad days after the initial buzz of getting the gig wore off. "Kinda feel like crap, right?" "Yes..." "Don't worry, it will get better, just keep working at it." You have to keep pushing your personal limits until they aren't anymore.
This is great career advice for ANYBODY. Twelve thumbs up!
Hey Kelsey the expressions you make depending on the subject of your videos are priceless in a good way!!
Nicely done, Kelsey. Some years back i wrote up an essay to pass out to grandchildren, "Things that I wish i had learned earlier in life." You hit on a number of them.
From a retired 1st resp. Your channel is very entertaining and it really helps me relax. After 26 yrs of a stressful job. Thanks Kelsey.
Thanks for all you did as a 1st responder. Lot of respect for all of you. We get a playbook for almost everything that can go wrong. That’s your typical Tuesday
Hey, we even got a bonus tip: "Keep the blue side up."
Lol
Great points Kelsey! A lot of these points can fit in other careers as well! Take care!
Good hearing about “feeling stupid during flight training” I just finished private and started instrument, it feels like starting all over again. This is hands down my biggest struggle... Feeling like your instructor thinks you’re an idiot (weather they actually think it or not). Aviation is the only thing in my life that makes me feel like a looser at times. I’d like to hear more about this if you get the chance. Like I said, this feeling has led me close to wanting to give up at times. But I’ve just kept going. My instructors have never said I sucked, but sometimes I feel like they’re thinking it :)
Man, I'm on the first hours on my PPL and I feel the same. It kills me not to know if I'm doing average or I just suck at flying. It hurts even more knowing I was the top of my class on the written exam and now It seems I can't even fly straight. The thing is, I still love it.
Honestly I’m in a totally different career and I’ll never have the money to be a pilot but I love learning about your job and life style 😊
I will most likely never be a pilot, despite it being a lifelong dream. (Age, health, etc.). But having a boss that stands up for you in Any business is precious! Well done!
I mean airline pilot ain't the only piloting job out there. I live in Washington and there's charter companies out here that take people around the Olympic mountains
Excellent presentation, Kelsey! These are all great suggestions, especially for young people just getting started in life. I'm 64 and retired (not a pilot), and support everything you've said here.
Finding a mentor is a big one. The golden handcuffs thing was something I’ve never heard, good to know. Learning that ATC is there to help (most of the time 😂) this has helped improve my radio communications starting off as well. I also listened to your episode on the pilot to pilot podcast, you’re finally getting the shine you deserve. Keep it up man!
“It’s better to get in trouble, than be dead” ... I’m not even an aspiring pilot, I just like your outlook. Hope there are more pilots out there with your enthusiasm, wit, and common sense.
Love your videos Kelsey, I too am a pilot, though nothing as glamorous as a 747. My father was an executive pilot for a company in Illinois and basically flew the execs anywhere they wanted to go
His boss encouraged him to bring me along on their "recreational" trips, long story short, he had an ATP and CFI so when I was 16 I got my license and instrument rating. To me, flying is the ultimate freedom, if you have instruments, you can go anywhere anytime directly, no traffic signs, speed limit without necessarily being constrained by pavement.. I learned in a Cessna 182 with King Silver Crown full avionics suite with all the bells and whistles and routinely flew Cessna's 421 Golden Eagle with Gold Crowns AND on board radar. Nowadays I spend my time back country flying in Idaho and lovin' every minute of it.
I've been watching similar videos since 3 years. Haven't seen a single one as good as this. This video is so under-rated.
EVERY STUDENT PILOT NEEDS THIS!
This is a great channel. You're providing great information. I've been trying to figure out what to do career-wise didn't think it would take me until I'm almost 40 before I figured out what I think I want to do. I'm going to sign up for flight school when I get home.
You realy encourage me, I always want to be a pilot, but I am to poor, I work hard and get tinitus. Now I am useless. But your videos get me to have hope for tomorrow. I love to fly but in best case scenario I can do it o es a year. But I love it, and all crew are always good and do their best. Many complain at the food, but I love it! After the circumstances.. its not a restaurant, its a airoplane. So absolut GOOD! I wish you all the best. Regards Östen from Sweden🇸🇪
0:49 I was kinda triggered when Kelsey didn’t say *_Let’s get into it_*
We got Coming up
sometimes it doesn't flow so I skip it in some videos.
74 Gear can’t believe you sctually replied. Thanks!
@@74gear as long as don't drop '... Comin up 😀
It's a trademark like DeMuro Thissss
2.2 billion RUclipsrs say, "Coming right up.." 😴😪
That's what makes Kelsey great. He's not run-of-the-mill by any definition. 👍
Man! My respect for you just sky rocketed . I mean you are a real gentleman. You are the kind of pilot everybody wished they would be! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for this vid, Kelsey! My first instructor used to make me feel badly about things (even if it was the first time attempting a maneuver) and I would get so embarrassed that I would cry when I was driving home. 😂 Thanx for the reassurance 🤗
I’m making a career change, going from construction to commercial pilot. I’m gonna have to keep driving truck while I’m home once I do get a job because the starting pay at the airlines is way lower than driving truck. My current career with become my side hustle.
I would like to add: "Say Thank You often." Staff needs to know you care. Donuts work every time. The only downside is sticky fingerprints on the access doors. Another really well done video.
Most of Kelsey's career advice is applicable in a general sense. As an older, nontraditional, accounting student I loved this video! Keep up the great work Kelsey! :)
I am lucky to be a member of this channel
Thanks Captain!!
Well, technically he is a First Officer, but so is Captain Joe. Content is indeed Captain’s level.
Exactly👍👍
Thanks Kelsey that video was real helpful for me
While I can't say I'll be a pilot in the foreseeable future, I still love these videos! Keep up the good work! Love the Hollywood Vs Reality Series!
well I am working on something that is very similar and a one video spin off... you will know it when you see it.
Great tips. You are right, they apply everywhere, especially the management pieces. When I was a manager, I always took the heat no matter who messed up. You are a wise man.
I like pushing your limit. As a new instrument rated pilot I found myself at a spot where I'm deciding if I want to fly night solo instrument with 1500ft ceiling only for the purpose of racking up my pic hours. I knew I will have to do that one day so I called it up and went for it once I got thru that once , I'm more comfortable now.
Great Video, so many points in the video so many people could take into any career.
I once had a boss ( middle manager ) who was a total ass hole and was just on my case 24/7 about anything and everything.
After 12 months of putting up with his @@@@ 6 days a week I gave him a weeks notice and even that wasn’t good enough as I thought I must have been bad at my job to get as much grief as I did on a daily basis.
Two points I’ve taken from it was don’t be a Douche bag as no one with appreciate you and care about what they do for you and just leave as quick as they joined your TEAM.
As it turns out a few years later I helped him set up his know company a few years later.
I now have over 60 staff some that have been with me over 20 years but the best part was when I thanked him last year because working under him helped to make the the person I am today.
He had a bit of a shock when he was told some Home truths. ( not because he thought he was great at the beginning of the conversation )
Priceless.....
keep safe keep well all and keep the great videos coming K man
0:50 Dang, I needed to hear this! I'm pretty smart and I pick up most things quickly. I feel like an idiot trying to learn to land smoothly and remembering certification requirements and stuff like that. Flight School is a relatively short time span in my aviation career so I figure I can tolerate any amount of discomfort in the short term. I haven't found a good resource for Mentors yet. I hope I'll see more of that when I'm instructing.
All good advise no matter what industry you're in. As it has always been, no one is indispensable in any job. No one is best to forget that.
This works in a lot of places. Like you said. I was a career military man. I had leaders like your COs. Some good, some bad. The best I would have followed to the ends of the earth. The worse I could not wait to transfer out. Take my chances. I a firm believer of plans A B and C. I have used plan my B many times. It's the plan C that have scared the hell out of me but saved me in the end.
I think you nailed it for most industries and careers. So many of your points were totally applicable to my experiences.
As a FA moving to the other side of the door, #3 is CRUCIAL. Always take care of your crew, circles back to your other point that aviation is small.
Now, I am wanting to be a pilot, and it seems challenging. But with people like you it makes it SO much easier.
New follower here. I don't know anything about aviation, so I marvel at everything. Isn't that fun? Great pedagogy and sense of humor make your channel quite enjoyable to watch.
Your Crew is so lucky to have a Captain like you Sir!
Thank you for all you and all air crews are doing, Kelsey! Stay safe!! Hoping to see that fourth bar soon! (Former USN "Airedale")
You can always go around, if it doesn't look right when you're coming down, don't wait till your sideways or sliding upside down you can always go around
Good tips that can be used in various careers
as well. Thanks for putting yourself out there and being a YT mentor to people!! Stay safe Mr. Pilot Man ✈️.
I live you so much brother!! From a future iraqi pilot!
With the internet so much information is readily available. Long long ago I considered being an ATC. I like managing things, speaking clearly, and helping in difficult situations. But I had no idea how to even go about it living in the middle of nowhere. And stories about how stressful and how hard the exam was were not encouraging. It was also a sexist era. So, good luck to those who want to pursue something related to aviation. All sorts of resources available.
Wow. Kelsey this is some really good future information for when I become a pilot some day. I always wanted to be a pilot and I never knew some of these stuff. Thanks man. ✈✈🤩🤗
Thanks for these tips! I’m working on to be a pilot in the future!
Nice job Pilot snob! You are giving great advice! We all agree your rite in saying “ AT THE END OF THE DAY, ITS BETTER TO BE ALIVE “
I enjoy your wisdom and your matter of fact attitude. you are def not any kind of douche and you seem to have a good grasp on right/wrong and treating people right . It seems your experience has taught you some important lessons in life , thanks for sharing . Fly safe friend.
Its like de ja vu for me because my dad over the years has mentioned similar things as well.
He told me about how important, and how difficult it can be to speak up when something doesn't feel right. He told me that the Captain of the plane has maximum authority as well as the power to kick anyone off the plane if he/she deems it necessary.
With that in mind, it can often times be very difficult to question the captain's orders. But if you're in a situation where the captain is trying to cut corners to save time, or if they simply forgot something, its important to respectfully address it. Its better to call out the captain than to risk lives.
Tomorrow's the day! I really thank you for giving us all of those great tips!!
Honestly, you could substitute the word ‘pilot’ with any other profession in this video. This is an excellent video covering many aspects of leadership & success. The points made on accountability & planning are spot on! Thanks Kelsey 👨✈️! ✈️
Just found your channel. I am researching being a Flight Attendant, I work as a travel Nurse Tech at the moment. I feel seeking knowledge about any craft you must begin at the foundation. I am reading books about the history of airplanes, aviation, and pilots. I found your video to be very knowledgeable about the airlines and life in general. You are a very honorable and respectful man. PEACE!
Did you go for it?
Yeah! Ive been binge watching old episodes so I am glad to hear a new one
Kelsey so true about the rude/bad Pilots, I have had a desk job for years, we always said you never know who your going to work for, it seems the biggest jerk will always become your next manager and sometimes the person you trained becomes your boss
I scheduled myself at a part 61 school to get all my certifications up to Multi Engines during my time in the military. GI bill helps cover everything other than my private license thankfully.
u inspire me I am only 11 and I learned a lot from u thank u so much senpai!
Oh yesssss!!! Totally agree! I wanna be a part of your crew man!
Absolutely love that you stuck up for that flight attendant - good on you
Dear 74gear, I hope you will read this.
I am just 16 and studying in 10th grade and it is my dream to become PILOT. But I have got no one to guide me. No one in my family and friends knows even a bit about aviation. I belong to a middle class family where the earning isn't too much but my dad says that he'll some how make the money for my training. You said that you should keep a backup plan, but I think that I dont have enough cash to keep a backup degree as well as continue with my training. I am very passionate about what I am going to do, but do you think that I should take this RISK?? I will be very happy if you could answer my question.
Your true fan
Shikhar from India
Hey Kelsey I want to be a pilot of airbus a350 which is my all time favourite aircraft and I am just 14 years old please give me some advice. Thank you ❤️❤️
All the very best ! 👏
Monish Ronald good luck! :)
Good luck.
you have plenty of time so don't stress yourself out too much. I have a bunch of videos from a year ago on picking flight schools so I would look at those in an in a year or two start doing some research on which school you want to go to. In the meantime enjoy high school, realize that being social is part of being a good pilot because you have to deal with lots of different types of people and high school is a good place to work on those skills. Join a sports team is another good thing to do now, a crew is a team so a good place to start learning that skill.
100% agree to stick up for people! I own a small automotive repair shop and one day a customer who was 100% in the wrong was arguing and yelling at my tech when I wasn’t there it very rarely happens but I told him if a customer does that to you tell them to leave then lock the doors, that customer who never came to my shop before came back the next day telling me my guy was rude and trying to scam her I let her talk then said what he told u was true ur car fails inspection for ur window tint and the engine light and no you can’t just clear the light it has to be driven to set monitors and if it has any problems the light will come back on and u will need to have it diagnosed and she went on say my tech said all this crazy stuff and her husband was with her talking crap saying how can u defend ur guy talking to my wife like that we’re gonna call the news and I said let’s go in the shop we sit down I turn my camera screen on the tv and we watched and listened to the 5 minute conversation my guy and the lady had when it was done I looked at the husband and said what do u have to say about that? He looked at his wife saying why did u make that up? He told me he was sorry and they left.
Thanks so much! I'm wrapping up high school in a few years and heading to uni to pursue an aviation career. With the virus and things like that going around, I have a feeling aviation is going to be entirely different in a couple years. Thank you sooo much for these tips.
This is great. I'm not in the aviation industry but just some great life tips.
Ha, I feel like you're my mentor Kelsey. You're humble and spread wisdom.
So much of WISDOM in such short time.
Your channel is the best❤❤👍🏻👍🏻
You make great content
Having a backup plan in life is important. I've been laid off from H.R. jobs a few times in my career, but fortunately, I went to nursing school at night and fell back on that between H.R. jobs. Tuition reimbursement even paid for most of it.
Your sit down videos are great! Just some general feedback, I would personally love to see more in flight or “on the go” vlogs. That’s it, k bye.
I loved this episode. Kelsy blesses us with priceless wise information for future aviators.
I recently have flown a (1977 or 1997) Cessna 172 SkyHawk 2 plane for a few hours and it was a nice and smooth. The highest Altitude i've gone up to was like 4,000 something altitude feet ( under 5,000 ) And it was fun and i enjoyed flying it. Took off from an airport and fly for while up in sky, then like a half an hour later i landed at a grassy runway then once i fully have landed smoothly i turned around and then took off from there and fly again for abit up in the sky and then one hour later i go head back tothe airport and land.
When i was flying the plane, it was on ' 6/18/2020 Thursday ' morning / afternoon like lunch time. it Was legit really fun to fly. ( Also that one i was flying has a 4 seater and 4 cylinder piston engine. Was a nice clear sky day and very hot out aswell. just a few little clouds far away. )
Mate really love your channel, really helps me through all the tough times I have with my aviation journey.
Great advice Kelsey! 400k subs coming up!
First discovery flight I ever took was very cool but also very intimidating bc it was new and I’m not used to be up in a small plane. The second one was a little less because I knew what to expect but still kind of scared. But the 3 was almost like second nature. It’s definitely something you have to do often otherwise I feel like you forget how to fly.
👏🏾Bravo brother bravo. Good tips. I hope I'll use them my self and hope to become a 767 pilot😅 but loving your content brother👍🏾 Aviation just come with faith and patience
glad you enjoyed it, glad to see you have a goal in mind!
@@74gear yes I really do and who knows when I become a pilot I might see you at an airport one day😅
Nice kelsely
Kelsey, your advice does not only apply to AVIATION ONLY, applies to everything work and personal. I was told a long time ago, don't worry about the Jerks, they eventually go away. BTW, MENTOUR PILOT posted information about the TOGA switches and someone asked why he wasn't wearing a TOGA. I replied, THAT WOULD BE KELSEY. YOU ROCK SIR :-) TOGA TOGA TOGA.
As a student beginning flight school in a couple weeks, this was very helpful. Thank you so much!
How did you like it?
@@Surge246 it’s a collegiate flight school, so going into it I thought it was gonna be all sunshine and rainbows lmao. It isn’t, but I’m enjoying it. After 2 years got my PPC and started the IRC a couple weeks ago and am already a sixth of the way done with the program. Felt like I got put on the back burner at times but now they know I’m serious. Definitely a what you make of it kinda thing
Thanks Kelsey! You're very welcome, we love hearing or reading that!!
Take care of the folks below you. I have seen the effects of this several times over in jobs outside of aviation. Even a few side by side comparisons with essentially the same crew but a change in supervisor; night and day difference in teamwork, motivation, productivity, morale, and process improvments.
I really enjoyed this video, Kelsey! I'm about to take my first steps towards Flight School. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cool! The same kind of tips for ramp agents, safety first! I guess it's in whole aviation, these day it is not really like a "big family" like it used to be, but rules are still the same. First one, for ramp agents, if you are not instructed on something, don't do it, if you're not confortable, don't do it... team players baby! Big up Kelsey!
i love your videos they are the best, once i flew on the 747 and that was the last year and the last time i will get to fly on one :( but at-least i got to fly on one :) keep it up i am proud of you