I started at the lowest federal government salary in 1976, just to get “onboard”. Over 32 years I went from $6,000 per year to $137,500 per year when I retired ten years ago. The best part is my retirement, which is the old CSRS law enforcement retirement. Those checks are the sweetest. Two best days were the day I was hired in 1976 and the day I retired in 2008😁 Everyday is Saturday except for Sunday now. And it never gets old
Thanks for the answers! That's a pretty amazing story of you losing your engine and being able to glide safely in. Wow. Also, I remember you saying you liked airports, and then today you mention you've never been a nervous flyer... this job seems like a great fit!
Omg this is too funny! I work at Starbucks in Australia and got accepted into an aviation course this year. Thank you for creating this channel and showcasing your experiences as a female pilot. I’m so glad I found you! Definitely looking up to you and I hope I get to fly for a commercial airline one day. Thank you!
Thanks Rachel, those were great Questions and answer’s. Thank you for taking the time to give us a better understanding of “A pilots life”. My son is a volunteer @ Charlotte Douglas International Airport. He enjoys teaching the Flight Simulator. He is 16 yrs. old and he knows without a doubt “A pilots life” is for him as well. He will certainly be going to aviation school soon. He is so excited to meet Captain Sullenberger and the entire crew and their families this Wednesday the 16th of January at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We love your videos so very much! Wishing you all the very best and safe happy adventures always.
I found your advice for the middle schooler really interesting. I’m currently a senior in hs and I started flight training through a school program junior year. By the time I graduate I plan to have my PPL. Flying is the best part of my life! My schedule isn’t stressful at all. I take flying and ground school seriously but since I’m so in love with it, it doesn’t feel stressful or like a lot of work. It’s so enjoyable and has really made my teenage years better than they ever could’ve been!
Getting a window into a young pilot's lifestyle is so rare, so thank you for sharing! I'll be starting my instrument training in a few weeks - can't wait. Best of luck to you ! Also, question: how easy is it for you and Alex to match schedules and get time off together? Don't have to answer if its too personal - thanks!
Thanks for the support! Good luck with the instrument rating. That's one of the tough ones just because it's a lot of new information. Alex and I are able to be with each other a lot and line our trips up pretty well. We usually bid for types of trips and/or lengths of trips and then if we want to create time together, then we post trips for others to pick up so we can then pick up trips and line things up. We've been very pleased with how we can make things work together.
Talk about your managemnent structure. Does your boss meet with you on a regular basis? Do you get yearly reviews? How do you know you are doing a good job in your boss' opinion? Thx Rachel....love the videos.
Question: Now that you are in a regional, looking back, what are some attributes you wish you paid more attention to when deciding what regional to choose?
I got a degree in business and hated it and I became a photographer. I also got a degree in photography. I shoot editorial and advertising and have been doing it for over 35 years now. Made a good living and but at this point I have reached a burn out. I guess any career can do that. I always wanted to be an architect or a pilot too. I wonder if I would had liked those careers better? It is too late in my life to change things but I am glad I became a photographer because it was one of my passions. I only got a degree in business to satisfy what my parents wanted but I would recommend to any student is to follow your passion.
Wow! Great job on the engine failure. I also had an engine failure, but it was on takeoff, luckily had enough altitude to get back to the airport. Engine failures are scary as heck!
I had once an unpleasant moment when I thought that I will lose the fuel pressure, because the fuel pressure indicator started to show readings between zero and normal. I switched the feed to another tank, but the indicator still showed unusual readings. However, the engine was running normally, but I returned back and landed. Later I heard that the failure was only in the fuel pressure indicator.
Passed my checkride on Monday. 60 days of training. Seemed like years away from home. I start IOE this coming Monday out of SAN where I live. The second IOE trip is out of LGA where I will be based. I think SAN trips will be a lot more fun this time of year. Has the government shutdown effected you at all?
They've asked me to keep the company name/logos private. They're aware of my videos and know I have good intentions, but it's easier keeping things black and white.
Don't worry too much about your Jeep. My wife works for an airline and she is based away from home. She has a crashpad and survives without her car. We have it here since it is payed for and drive it from time to time. You learn to get by without one when mass transportation is available.
Great Q & A and love your videos. My question for your next one is as follows, why do you not record your various flights or does your carrier not allow it? There are so many airline pilots doing this and awesome to see, mainly the larger planes. There are no regional small jets pilots doing this that I am aware of. Would love to see some of your routes that you fly.
Thanks Rachel, you said my name right lol and I am a senior in high school and I’m going to do a little bit of both. Then college, then the airlines I think.
Hearing about your scheduling and the need for the airline to organize scheduling of its pilots and FAs to meet flight plans and the demands of the public reminds me that even if I had a trillion dollars, I'd never invest in an airline. Too many issues....the crude, rude public, unions, weather, fuel price volatility, FAA, government regulation, terrorism, etc., etc., etc. Has your airline's HR department or those in the airline with authority over you expressed any concern about your videos or blog? Thanks for your Q&As. Very informative and personal. Cheers!
Sciencetobedone I am just going off the rule of thumb for calculating pay at OO. Which is where she is probably at. 7 years there, never had a line with less than 86 hrs or 1032 credit hours for the year. Then add in holiday pay, profit sharing and performance bonus, which made it a safe bet to add three zeros to your hourly rate to give a ballpark estimate of your yearly income. This rule didn’t work for my friend at EV.
Kim Robertson - That's not too late to start, you are young and have plenty of time to create a career in aviation. Get your aviation medical exam and you can start your training.
Hey Rachel love your vids thanks! I am a student at ATP and I love it so far. Right now I have the time to go to the gym most days of the week. You mentioned that you have been going, is it feasible to hit the gym 5 days a week while holding lines? Thanks again!
I am in completely different area finance lol ! Really nice to know some other area, and I wasn’t able to travel a lot coz have a little toddler here, enjoy the video and travel with you! ~~~from Canada, Toronto. Come to Canada 😁😁😁
i have never flown in a plane, but with you, as beautiful as you are, i still will never go on a plane. i am 67. i am a retired electrician, and back in the 70's, i worked on the runway lights at Kennedy airport, and i saw so many emergency's, it turned me off of flying
That sounds like a cool job to have worked at an airport and to have been able to see many things. Obviously flying has its risks, just as driving, crossing streets, and surfing does. I take pride in being able to do my best to get people safely to their destination.
@@ReyVolare one captain told me that everything is treated like a emergency. but one day a 747 was set to take off, i was on a side run way,m and i used to watch them fly away. i never new that a plane that looked like it was almost standing still, was moving right along at i think it was 160 mph. but this one at the last minute, killed it engines, and the front end bounced down the runway, with fire trucks chasing it. i even dated a beautiful stewardess for a very short time, because i would fly with her to places she wanted to go. oh well, win some and loose some.
Great videos! Wondering if the airlines are hiring older pilots? I'm set to retire(Police Officer) in the next year and have had my pilots license since 2012. I"m currently getting my IFR and was wondering if I was able to get to the hours needed to fly for the airlines if they are actually hiring only the younger pilots. Thanks
Tporter1040 The Airlines are looking for bodies. You may have to spend your career flying for a regional but the equipment they have today is a far cry from years ago. There are several sites around that may give you more information. As for me, I’ll be hanging up my hat before you know it.
I LOVE YOUR PORFESSIONAL HISTORY AND I WISH I COULD BE A PILOT, BUT MY DESTINY MAKE ANOTHER DIRECTIONS, BUT A LOVE AVIATION HISTORY, GOD BLESS YOU EVER!!!
Thanks for the feed back Its Riggs. I forgot to comment when the video was up. I am happy to say I did my solo and I am now about to do my first solo cross country.
Do you mind mentioning the aviation school you attended again? My Son has inquired at Embry-Riddle, but this one seems to to be rather expensive. Thank you!
I'm planning on going to a flight school that combines college credits. Essentially after 2 years I will have my private, instrument, commerical, CFI, and a 2 year degree that can be made into a bachelor's degree with 2 more years of school online. After, I plan on becoming a CFI to gain my hours. What is the pay usually like for a CFI and are there many CFI jobs within the United States that are open?
Hi! So I’m a flight attendant and really wanting to go to flight school. When did you know you were confident enough to fly your family? And did you have any previous training? I will say, I don’t have any knowledge of the aviation world beside what I’ve learned during training. Is that okay?
't is een supervideo! Ik ken u niet maar ik denk dat ik voor een abonement ga registeren! ;-) Waar heb jij je vliegopleiding gedaan? Wat de school naam? Ik wens je de beste! Manu van België!
In your opinion, what determines if a flight is "desirable" or not? How much did all of your flight training cost you? With that industry relying so heavily on seniority, would it be worth it for a 40 year old to get into it? Right now, I'm a 1st year truck driver making 50k-55k Thanks for your time and effort to do these videos
Not completely sure what your first question is referring to. My flight training cost roughly $80K all the way through to my CFI ratings. Seniority does make a ton of difference as you move on with the companies, but it wouldn't take long at all to get into the triple digits from my understanding. I say that if you want to fly and you really want to do it, then heck yes it's worth it to get into it. It's just up to you if that's what you want to do with your time and your money. Realistically, if you got your training done in 1-2 years, then built flight time for roughly 2 years, you could be at a regional airline in that amount of time and be making roughly $35K-$47K your first year, and it goes up from there. Upgrading to captain makes a huge difference in pay and you could do that after roughly 2 years at a regional.
@@ReyVolare thanks for the reply. The first part of my question...you mentioned in this video about having a "desirable" thought so I was wondering what makes a flight desirable from your perspective.
Are you referring to GA flying or hand-flying the E-175? I choose to hand fly the plane most every chance that I get. Sometimes it's smarter to utilize the autopilot so you can assist your co-pilot in monitoring the aircraft and accomplishing certain tasks, however I enjoy the challenge of hand flying with no autopilot when it's a safe option.
The national average for pilots in general is 7.9% female. The airline transport category is 4.5% female. We are able to use the restrooms any time just as males are. We restrict using the restroom to cruise flight or when we are on the ground.
How many times do you dip your nose to compensate for the Earth's curvature is it true or aeronautical navigation is performed on a flat Earth map if so how could you be on a spinning ball have you actually ever seen the curvature except through your fisheye lens windshield
Start flight school in January which is a associates degree program. Would I need to gain my bachelors degree to make it in the airlines? Hope to get picked up by envoy air when eligible.
Congratulations on starting your flight training! At this point (outside of this coronavirus) you do not need a degree to get hired at a regional airline, just the flight experience. You'll most likely still need it to move onto a major carrier.
Is it true that your industry is going to experience a mass wave of pilot retirements? If that's the case, will that mean you'll be Captain faster? Will it be easier to be hired by the big carriers?
There's no faster way of being a Captain. You still need a couple of thousand hours of flying. Legally minimum is 1500 but when you factor in seniority its more like 2500
Yes it will mean faster upgrades with most regionals and faster transition to a major. Seniority used to be the limiting factor with upgrades. Now it’s hours with some regionals. 1000 hours of 121 or 135 time and you’ll go left seat. At my airline upgrade time used to be 6-8 years of seniority and now it’s the 1000 hours regardless or seniority. So probably a year to 2 years to upgrade depending on how much you are flying. If you already have the time you are qualified to go directly to the left seat as a new hire with some regionals. Legacy retirements peak in the next few years and will require larger classes to combat attrition
If you move to the majors, say American, and you want to eventually fly the 787, do you start on the 787 or start on something else like the 737 or a320 and then move up to 787?
I was curious if you had any pets. I really want a golden retriever, but if I work for an airline will I have the time to be at home and take care of him? Just something I was thinking about.
Usually, depending on the trip, you're gone for 3-4 days at a time. Sometimes more. Sometimes less. I dont think that's ideal circumstances to take care of an animal. If you live with someone then its different, but if you're on your own, its doubtful.
Usually the senior people bid to have the holidays off so the low seniority folk get assigned the trips during that time. It's common for people to go a couple years without the holidays off.
Hey, sorry for the late question 😂, what would I/someone expect in training, and will I/someone still manage to be a pilot if physics in specific wasn't a subject taken in high school? This is kinda stressing me out because I didn't take physics, but the person that I spoke to at the flight school said that they'd teach everything at the school anyway, even if I don't take it, I'm just worried that I won't manage with the physics, is it really difficult?
I don't think that you'll struggle because you didn't take physics. Much of the understanding of many things in flight school can be explained in a way that anyone can understand. A book I'd recommend if you do go down this path is the Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot. The author compiles information on each topic from multiple resources all into the book. He also does a fantastic job of simplifying information and "dumbing it down". He writes it in "English". It's one of my all time favorites!
Most people start as a novice so don't feel bad if you don't know something starting out. However, my favorite book outside of the FAA handbooks was the Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot. The author explains things in plain English and compiles information from every source into one section for each topic.
What airline do you fly for? I am in middle school and I want to be a pilot after high school and I also want to know what airline is the best in your opinion
I won't be sharing what airline I work for. Nor will I be sharing my opinions on what the best airlines are. My advise for picking the airline you'd like to work for would be to narrow down your top 2-4 priorities that the airline can offer and go from there. That may involve location of pilot domiciles, aircraft, pay, flow-through programs, reputation, etc.
I have always loved to travel and it is my dream to see the world. I would love to become a Pilot I think it would be so exciting. I have customer service experience and travel and tourism qualifications. I am nearly 30 and nearly broke. Going to travel school is going to cost $116,000 but could give me a future that i currently could only dream of. If you were me, what would you do? Sorry for the long message, Amanda
Hi Amanda, sorry for the late reply. I think if flying is what you really want to pursue, then you just need to come up with a plan to make that happen! It shouldn't be impossible. At first glance it seems like you need to save up as much money as you can over some time and then apply for a student loan to cover flight school. Once flight school is done and you can get a job flying or instructing then it's just about building flight time and living frugally until you can get a job at an airline so you can bring in more money. You'll pay off the student loans for a while, but if it's all worth it then it sounds like something to consider! I hope this helps!
You really didn’t answer the question lady. 1) someone said how much you make, just roughly say a range you make like if you make 60,000 a years just say 50,000 - 70,000 so that you not actually saying what you make, 2) process in what to become pilot, you can say for example ; you find a bank ( the name) , then you went to flight school, then you applied to airline after you got 1500 h or you have restricted time. Like answer like this, you generally just give answer that doesn’t answer the question.
“I thought I would look like a badass” you right
I started at the lowest federal government salary in 1976, just to get “onboard”. Over 32 years I went from $6,000 per year to $137,500 per year when I retired ten years ago. The best part is my retirement, which is the old CSRS law enforcement retirement. Those checks are the sweetest. Two best days were the day I was hired in 1976 and the day I retired in 2008😁 Everyday is Saturday except for Sunday now. And it never gets old
I love your videos! As an aspiring pilot myself, it is great to see women in aviation achieving their dreams. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent video and spot-on. Thank you for being a great ambassador and mentor for the “kids” coming up behind us.
Don't worry you effort to make a detailed description was noted. Great vid for everyone. Keep it up
You're channel is growing rapidly cause you post great content that is educational and interesting, nice work Rachel😎
Thanks for the answers! That's a pretty amazing story of you losing your engine and being able to glide safely in. Wow. Also, I remember you saying you liked airports, and then today you mention you've never been a nervous flyer... this job seems like a great fit!
Omg this is too funny! I work at Starbucks in Australia and got accepted into an aviation course this year. Thank you for creating this channel and showcasing your experiences as a female pilot. I’m so glad I found you! Definitely looking up to you and I hope I get to fly for a commercial airline one day. Thank you!
Good luck with your pilot journey :-) (from Perth xx)
Bojana thank you lovely!
That's hilarious! Congratulations on getting accepted into the aviation course! It's such an adventure and an amazing life to live.
Thanks Rachel, those were great Questions and answer’s. Thank you for taking the time to give us a better understanding of “A pilots life”. My son is a volunteer @ Charlotte Douglas International Airport. He enjoys teaching the Flight Simulator. He is 16 yrs. old and he knows without a doubt “A pilots life” is for him as well. He will certainly be going to aviation school soon. He is so excited to meet Captain Sullenberger and the entire crew and their families this Wednesday the 16th of January at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We love your videos so very much! Wishing you all the very best and safe happy adventures always.
My Dad flew for Delta for 33 year's and loved it all. Excepted the weather in certain places..
I found your advice for the middle schooler really interesting. I’m currently a senior in hs and I started flight training through a school program junior year. By the time I graduate I plan to have my PPL. Flying is the best part of my life! My schedule isn’t stressful at all. I take flying and ground school seriously but since I’m so in love with it, it doesn’t feel stressful or like a lot of work. It’s so enjoyable and has really made my teenage years better than they ever could’ve been!
Thanks for the Q & A! You're the best
PS. You did say my name correctly 🤗
Your videos are really interesting and I still find these videos addictive even if you just sit there because you always teach us at the end.
Getting a window into a young pilot's lifestyle is so rare, so thank you for sharing! I'll be starting my instrument training in a few weeks - can't wait. Best of luck to you !
Also, question: how easy is it for you and Alex to match schedules and get time off together? Don't have to answer if its too personal - thanks!
Thanks for the support! Good luck with the instrument rating. That's one of the tough ones just because it's a lot of new information. Alex and I are able to be with each other a lot and line our trips up pretty well. We usually bid for types of trips and/or lengths of trips and then if we want to create time together, then we post trips for others to pick up so we can then pick up trips and line things up. We've been very pleased with how we can make things work together.
Talk about your managemnent structure. Does your boss meet with you on a regular basis? Do you get yearly reviews? How do you know you are doing a good job in your boss' opinion? Thx Rachel....love the videos.
Question: Now that you are in a regional, looking back, what are some attributes you wish you paid more attention to when deciding what regional to choose?
Great video...knocked it out of the park again! Well done Rachel!
The 2 thumbs down are ones that failed flight school...lol
Or maybe those who don't like nose rings.
Such a unique channel! Thanks for the great info!
I got a degree in business and hated it and I became a photographer. I also got a degree in photography. I shoot editorial and advertising and have been doing it for over 35 years now. Made a good living and but at this point I have reached a burn out. I guess any career can do that. I always wanted to be an architect or a pilot too. I wonder if I would had liked those careers better? It is too late in my life to change things but I am glad I became a photographer because it was one of my passions. I only got a degree in business to satisfy what my parents wanted but I would recommend to any student is to follow your passion.
Great inside info Rachel! Keep up the good work :)
Wow! Great job on the engine failure. I also had an engine failure, but it was on takeoff, luckily had enough altitude to get back to the airport. Engine failures are scary as heck!
I had once an unpleasant moment when I thought that I will lose the fuel pressure, because the fuel pressure indicator started to show readings between zero and normal. I switched the feed to another tank, but the indicator still showed unusual readings. However, the engine was running normally, but I returned back and landed. Later I heard that the failure was only in the fuel pressure indicator.
Damn she’s beautiful
Another interesting video! Thanks for taking the time to make em!
Passed my checkride on Monday. 60 days of training. Seemed like years away from home. I start IOE this coming Monday out of SAN where I live. The second IOE trip is out of LGA where I will be based. I think SAN trips will be a lot more fun this time of year. Has the government shutdown effected you at all?
Does you company have a policy against you disclosing their name? You are a great ambassador for them...
They've asked me to keep the company name/logos private. They're aware of my videos and know I have good intentions, but it's easier keeping things black and white.
Love your videos!!!!!! So pumped
Don't worry too much about your Jeep. My wife works for an airline and she is based away from home. She has a crashpad and survives without her car. We have it here since it is payed for and drive it from time to time. You learn to get by without one when mass transportation is available.
Montana IS incredible 😱💗
Great Q & A and love your videos. My question for your next one is as follows, why do you not record your various flights or does your carrier not allow it? There are so many airline pilots doing this and awesome to see, mainly the larger planes. There are no regional small jets pilots doing this that I am aware of. Would love to see some of your routes that you fly.
Thanks Rachel, you said my name right lol and I am a senior in high school and I’m going to do a little bit of both. Then college, then the airlines I think.
Heyyyyyy I got my question answered! Thanksssss!
Hi... I was just wondering if you found the IFR written exam very hard... sorry for being late. I really admire you, you're a very bright woman... 🙂
Hearing about your scheduling and the need for the airline to organize scheduling of its pilots and FAs to meet flight plans and the demands of the public reminds me that even if I had a trillion dollars, I'd never invest in an airline. Too many issues....the crude, rude public, unions, weather, fuel price volatility, FAA, government regulation, terrorism, etc., etc., etc.
Has your airline's HR department or those in the airline with authority over you expressed any concern about your videos or blog?
Thanks for your Q&As. Very informative and personal. Cheers!
I've spoken to my company about my videos to make sure I stay within guidelines for our social media policies.
Great video! Thanks for sharing! I swear I saw your boyfriend in the Denver airport on the tram lol I'm a huge fan of your videos!
Thanks for the support! I'm sure he would've loved to say hey!
So like $45k to 50k per year, depending on first or second year pay l, but probably less with trips getting dropped, ie $45 or 50 am hour.
Mike Vick except most average 900 hours a year. So closer to 40-43k
Sciencetobedone I am just going off the rule of thumb for calculating pay at OO. Which is where she is probably at. 7 years there, never had a line with less than 86 hrs or 1032 credit hours for the year. Then add in holiday pay, profit sharing and performance bonus, which made it a safe bet to add three zeros to your hourly rate to give a ballpark estimate of your yearly income. This rule didn’t work for my friend at EV.
Thanks for general information!
I love your explanation of atc holding procedures 😂
-from a controller
Haha I did my best to simplify it!
Rachel Dutch it was great! Made me chuckle a little bit!!
"Sky ATC" made me laugh 😂
Thank you for information about your journey as a pilot. I'm planning to take flying classes. Love your videos!💗😄
So exciting to hear you want to fly!!
Also I was wondering how old you are, and at what age did you start the pilot process. Im 22, and didn't know if that's too late to start.
Kim Robertson Hell no! 22 is perfect. Go for it! Especially right now.
Kim Robertson - That's not too late to start, you are young and have plenty of time to create a career in aviation. Get your aviation medical exam and you can start your training.
I live in Chicago, and lowkey I think I saw you on the blue line lol
Porque ,não mostra você pilotando o avião ?
Hey Rachel love your vids thanks! I am a student at ATP and I love it so far. Right now I have the time to go to the gym most days of the week. You mentioned that you have been going, is it feasible to hit the gym 5 days a week while holding lines? Thanks again!
Great Video Rachel... Thanks ';-)
For the next Q & A - would you consider corporate flying? Perhaps pursing a G5 rating? THX
I don't know anything about corporate flying so I can't speak for it.
Love your videos!!!!
I am in completely different area finance lol ! Really nice to know some other area, and I wasn’t able to travel a lot coz have a little toddler here, enjoy the video and travel with you! ~~~from Canada, Toronto. Come to Canada 😁😁😁
Having a toddler must be a joy! I've been to Canada twice, but I'd love to visit more.
i have never flown in a plane, but with you, as beautiful as you are, i still will never go on a plane. i am 67. i am a retired electrician, and back in the 70's, i worked on the runway lights at Kennedy airport, and i saw so many emergency's, it turned me off of flying
That sounds like a cool job to have worked at an airport and to have been able to see many things. Obviously flying has its risks, just as driving, crossing streets, and surfing does. I take pride in being able to do my best to get people safely to their destination.
@@ReyVolare one captain told me that everything is treated like a emergency. but one day a 747 was set to take off, i was on a side run way,m and i used to watch them fly away. i never new that a plane that looked like it was almost standing still, was moving right along at i think it was 160 mph. but this one at the last minute, killed it engines, and the front end bounced down the runway, with fire trucks chasing it. i even dated a beautiful stewardess for a very short time, because i would fly with her to places she wanted to go. oh well, win some and loose some.
Great videos! Wondering if the airlines are hiring older pilots? I'm set to retire(Police Officer) in the next year and have had my pilots license since 2012. I"m currently getting my IFR and was wondering if I was able to get to the hours needed to fly for the airlines if they are actually hiring only the younger pilots. Thanks
Tporter1040 The Airlines are looking for bodies. You may have to spend your career flying for a regional but the equipment they have today is a far cry from years ago. There are several sites around that may give you more information. As for me, I’ll be hanging up my hat before you know it.
I'm working at a airport and look for you Daly would love to meet you in person love your vids such a awesome lady 😘
great
I LOVE YOUR PORFESSIONAL HISTORY AND I WISH I COULD BE A PILOT, BUT MY DESTINY MAKE ANOTHER DIRECTIONS, BUT A LOVE AVIATION HISTORY, GOD BLESS YOU EVER!!!
Amazing, never heard of anyone that took over 15 hrs to solo, I did mine in 1971 at 16 years old.
LIX 59 congrats
Hi Rachel, should I attend a cadet program or go to flight school thx.
Bill Russell Your local flight school is just as good. I’ve done both.
Hi rachel🙋. I'm very impressed your vlogs and i'm 17 year old boy. One day I become a airline pilot. Ohh!! Just forget this, you're so pretty 😉
You should!
Is it easy to fly a plane after our cource?
Thanks for the feed back Its Riggs. I forgot to comment when the video was up. I am happy to say I did my solo and I am now about to do my first solo cross country.
Congratulations on soloing!!!
You didn't mention trip or duty rigs?
Do you mind mentioning the aviation school you attended again?
My Son has inquired at Embry-Riddle, but this one seems to to be rather expensive.
Thank you!
ATP Flight School
I'm planning on going to a flight school that combines college credits. Essentially after 2 years I will have my private, instrument, commerical, CFI, and a 2 year degree that can be made into a bachelor's degree with 2 more years of school online. After, I plan on becoming a CFI to gain my hours. What is the pay usually like for a CFI and are there many CFI jobs within the United States that are open?
PaulH What school are you planning on going to?
@@hami6853 A small fllight school out of a small university
Hi! So I’m a flight attendant and really wanting to go to flight school.
When did you know you were confident enough to fly your family?
And did you have any previous training?
I will say, I don’t have any knowledge of the aviation world beside what I’ve learned during training. Is that okay?
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't is een supervideo! Ik ken u niet maar ik denk dat ik voor een abonement ga registeren! ;-)
Waar heb jij je vliegopleiding gedaan? Wat de school naam?
Ik wens je de beste!
Manu van België!
Go to college first, then go to atp because then you will be able to go to the airlines and not worry about a degree
Grit and determination. Young lady! Do they atually know who you are ! ;) x
In your opinion, what determines if a flight is "desirable" or not?
How much did all of your flight training cost you?
With that industry relying so heavily on seniority, would it be worth it for a 40 year old to get into it? Right now, I'm a 1st year truck driver making 50k-55k
Thanks for your time and effort to do these videos
Not completely sure what your first question is referring to. My flight training cost roughly $80K all the way through to my CFI ratings. Seniority does make a ton of difference as you move on with the companies, but it wouldn't take long at all to get into the triple digits from my understanding. I say that if you want to fly and you really want to do it, then heck yes it's worth it to get into it. It's just up to you if that's what you want to do with your time and your money. Realistically, if you got your training done in 1-2 years, then built flight time for roughly 2 years, you could be at a regional airline in that amount of time and be making roughly $35K-$47K your first year, and it goes up from there. Upgrading to captain makes a huge difference in pay and you could do that after roughly 2 years at a regional.
@@ReyVolare thanks for the reply. The first part of my question...you mentioned in this video about having a "desirable" thought so I was wondering what makes a flight desirable from your perspective.
Do you get any stick time now or is life all checklist and CRM? Do you have a preference for either?
Are you referring to GA flying or hand-flying the E-175? I choose to hand fly the plane most every chance that I get. Sometimes it's smarter to utilize the autopilot so you can assist your co-pilot in monitoring the aircraft and accomplishing certain tasks, however I enjoy the challenge of hand flying with no autopilot when it's a safe option.
if you fly your 80 hours, can you still pick up another trip?
i wonder how many female pilots are compaired to males and how do you deal with your period when times get super busy ?
The national average for pilots in general is 7.9% female. The airline transport category is 4.5% female. We are able to use the restrooms any time just as males are. We restrict using the restroom to cruise flight or when we are on the ground.
How many times do you dip your nose to compensate for the Earth's curvature is it true or aeronautical navigation is performed on a flat Earth map if so how could you be on a spinning ball have you actually ever seen the curvature except through your fisheye lens windshield
Isn’t express jet fly 175’s for united express based in Chicago 😂
Tha ks for answering the question. Ish. 😁
Start flight school in January which is a associates degree program. Would I need to gain my bachelors degree to make it in the airlines? Hope to get picked up by envoy air when eligible.
Congratulations on starting your flight training! At this point (outside of this coronavirus) you do not need a degree to get hired at a regional airline, just the flight experience. You'll most likely still need it to move onto a major carrier.
Is it true that your industry is going to experience a mass wave of pilot retirements? If that's the case, will that mean you'll be Captain faster? Will it be easier to be hired by the big carriers?
There's no faster way of being a Captain. You still need a couple of thousand hours of flying. Legally minimum is 1500 but when you factor in seniority its more like 2500
Yes it will mean faster upgrades with most regionals and faster transition to a major. Seniority used to be the limiting factor with upgrades. Now it’s hours with some regionals. 1000 hours of 121 or 135 time and you’ll go left seat. At my airline upgrade time used to be 6-8 years of seniority and now it’s the 1000 hours regardless or seniority. So probably a year to 2 years to upgrade depending on how much you are flying. If you already have the time you are qualified to go directly to the left seat as a new hire with some regionals. Legacy retirements peak in the next few years and will require larger classes to combat attrition
for some reason I was unsubscribed? RUclips going crazy again
If you move to the majors, say American, and you want to eventually fly the 787, do you start on the 787 or start on something else like the 737 or a320 and then move up to 787?
And if you start on something else do you have to become a captain before changing to the 787?
Every airline is different so I really can't answer that for you. Sorry!
Y’all she’s a pilot grape
What's a pilot grape?
Rachel Dutch it’s a meme, on TikTok, well it used to be, people said “PILOT” and then said “grape” instead of “great”
I was curious if you had any pets. I really want a golden retriever, but if I work for an airline will I have the time to be at home and take care of him? Just something I was thinking about.
Usually, depending on the trip, you're gone for 3-4 days at a time. Sometimes more. Sometimes less. I dont think that's ideal circumstances to take care of an animal. If you live with someone then its different, but if you're on your own, its doubtful.
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Is it possible that you were able to get the holidays off because of low seniority and those holiday trips are more desired because they pay more??
And hello from the Chicago suburbs..welcome!
Usually the senior people bid to have the holidays off so the low seniority folk get assigned the trips during that time. It's common for people to go a couple years without the holidays off.
Hey, sorry for the late question 😂, what would I/someone expect in training, and will I/someone still manage to be a pilot if physics in specific wasn't a subject taken in high school? This is kinda stressing me out because I didn't take physics, but the person that I spoke to at the flight school said that they'd teach everything at the school anyway, even if I don't take it, I'm just worried that I won't manage with the physics, is it really difficult?
I don't think that you'll struggle because you didn't take physics. Much of the understanding of many things in flight school can be explained in a way that anyone can understand. A book I'd recommend if you do go down this path is the Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot. The author compiles information on each topic from multiple resources all into the book. He also does a fantastic job of simplifying information and "dumbing it down". He writes it in "English". It's one of my all time favorites!
@@ReyVolare thank you so much, this is such a relief 🙆
What books can I read to get ready for flight school.. I don't want to start as a novice!!
Most people start as a novice so don't feel bad if you don't know something starting out. However, my favorite book outside of the FAA handbooks was the Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot. The author explains things in plain English and compiles information from every source into one section for each topic.
You can also look at what the required texts are for flight school. My required text was the FAA airplane flying handbook 2016 edition.
What airline do you fly for? I am in middle school and I want to be a pilot after high school and I also want to know what airline is the best in your opinion
I won't be sharing what airline I work for. Nor will I be sharing my opinions on what the best airlines are. My advise for picking the airline you'd like to work for would be to narrow down your top 2-4 priorities that the airline can offer and go from there. That may involve location of pilot domiciles, aircraft, pay, flow-through programs, reputation, etc.
I have always loved to travel and it is my dream to see the world. I would love to become a Pilot I think it would be so exciting. I have customer service experience and travel and tourism qualifications. I am nearly 30 and nearly broke. Going to travel school is going to cost $116,000 but could give me a future that i currently could only dream of. If you were me, what would you do? Sorry for the long message, Amanda
Hi Amanda, sorry for the late reply. I think if flying is what you really want to pursue, then you just need to come up with a plan to make that happen! It shouldn't be impossible. At first glance it seems like you need to save up as much money as you can over some time and then apply for a student loan to cover flight school. Once flight school is done and you can get a job flying or instructing then it's just about building flight time and living frugally until you can get a job at an airline so you can bring in more money. You'll pay off the student loans for a while, but if it's all worth it then it sounds like something to consider! I hope this helps!
If you weren’t a pilot, what other career do you think you would pursue?
Possibly something to do with photography or psychology.
My dream is to be a pilot. I'm afraid of heights but im dying to be a pilot
When you're in control (of most things) up at altitude, it feels much different.
She flys for United if anyone is wondering
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United has ERJs?
What happens if a pilot has to cut one during flight?
They do it.
Like pass gas?
You should give recommendations on what are the best hotels (lol)
I did my frst solo at 22hrs.
Lve your vids.
What airline are you with?
A super cool US regional airline.
Who do you fly for??
A real cool company.
Is the life of a pilot stressful??
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Any job that weighs heavily on the safety and comfort of others around you can become stressful at times, but we train for that!
Bozeman Montana?
Yes, she said that
Do you have a bachelors?
Not yet!
Like, I litterly got bored in what your saying, I’m a student pilot and you are just beating around the bushes.
why don't you say what airline you fly for
deena douai The company might not want to be connected with her RUclips channel.
It's their policy, so I stick to being anonymous.
Rachel Dutch there you have it
You really didn’t answer the question lady.
1) someone said how much you make, just roughly say a range you make like if you make 60,000 a years just say 50,000 - 70,000 so that you not actually saying what you make,
2) process in what to become pilot, you can say for example ; you find a bank ( the name) , then you went to flight school, then you applied to airline after you got 1500 h or you have restricted time. Like answer like this, you generally just give answer that doesn’t answer the question.
You’re really snarky in your answers. 😑
Only if it's a rude or snarky comment.
god you’re cute