FIVE DAYS AS AN AIRLINE PILOT behind the scenes 

Oh my goodness, I flew with you a few months ago. I was your purser. I had no idea you have a channel. You are such a nice captain. These days, you never know what you are gonna get. You were so professional and kind. Thank you. I love seeing such a family man, kind and efficient with briefing. I’m definitely going to subscribe. My man loves when I fly with a captain I feel safe flying with. Thank you

The Buzz Aldrin story reminds me of when I was working a commercial booth at Oshkosh. It was slow on the last day of the show. A distinguished looking gentleman stopped by, curious about our satellite communications product. For about twenty minutes we had a very nice conversation about the satellite business. I never let on that I knew who he was. He never let on that he knew I knew who he was. No selfies, no autographs, just a very nice conversation with the last man to walk on the moon.

Never stop doing these kinds of videos!!! My goal is to make it to the airlines and these videos inspire me everyday to work towards my goals, thank you Paul!

My father was a United Airlines Captain, James M. Hykes 1960-1994. He loved his 34 year career with United..I watch these in honor of him and it helps me with my grief of his passing. Thank you!💙🛫

I've been a United 1K for 20 years and have never seen such an honest insight into the airline and the life of the airline's so important employees. LOVE your videos; keep it up.

I am from Newark, I watched all your great content and then it hit me when I heard your cockpit radio voice! Your content, flight experience and service has been greatly appreciated by all of us! Anyone from Newark knows this voice your getting home! I remember flying him a few times and back then he fought some rough ass turbulence with skill and made us all feel safe. You make great content captain!

I rarely comment on videos, but this video style is amazing! I imagine it takes endless hours planning, filming and editing for this type of professional video. Thank you, and I hope you enjoyed your well-earned vacation. Cheers!

United are very lucky to have someone like you. Your positivity and professionalism are infectious.

You are very fortunate to have what is probably one of the best (and most responsible) jobs in the world! Great video as always!

Great job giving that man the opportunity to converse with you despite how tired you were. Most of the greatest humble personalities have no ego so they tend to appear as “normal” people. Buzz Aldrin is a great example of a person who has achieved greatness, but will always consider himself a student.

Your videos are getting better and better. I love the combo of actually showing the layovers, as well as insights into airline schedules and lifestyle, in the cockpit, and even the passenger briefing. I'm hoping to go to the airlines soon after the military, and I love these videos.

Canadian pilots wife here.Watching this reminds me so much when hubby had long commutes and hotel expenses. So glad he retired recently. As you said,Living where you want to, and still loving your job,being able to see so much of the world,Is Awesome! Really enjoyed your video. Cheers from B.C. Canada

Loved the Buzz Aldrin story. In December 2005 there was a dedication ceremony at Santa Monica Airport of the Douglas DC-3 mounted on a pole. Major aviation figures were to be there including Bob Hoover and Buzz. I figured it would be one of my best opportunities of all time, to meet Buzz. Brought along an authentically signed photo of Neil Armstrong I had purchased at Long Beach flea. Finally got the courage to walk up to seated Buzz and introduce myself. Clumsily. Showed him photo of Armstrong and asked "Do you know this guy"? He laughed. Then I mumbled unsteadily, "Buzz would you mind signing this TO ME, on the backing? It's not for sale, ever, will be a family heirloom" I nervously gushed. He was very gracious and signed with the date and place AND, most interestingly, wrote "103rd anniversary of Kitty Hawk". He didn't have to do that. And charmingly, it was actually the 102nd anniversary!! Deceased astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom's nephew was there and he filmed my meeting with Buzz. Wow, what a day. I learned to fly in Miami in 1978 a 23, got my private ticket in a 152 and after 94 hours total in the log book hung it all up as it got to be an expensive pastime. In 1980 the pilot demand/hiring situation was not anything like it is now or perhaps I would have gone the airline pilot route. The times were different. Envious of you Paul, except for the constant very early mornings that pilots and flight attendants both seem to accept as a major part of their lives. As others on here have mentioned, your constant positive attitude, admirable general curiosity about the physical world, and genuine friendliness towards all, despite the difficulties of the job, are amazing to watch. I much enjoy your videos.

That quote you said at the end “Everything comes at a cost”. That really hit me. I’m a few weeks away from my private pilot checkride with the end goal of stepping foot into a United Airlines cockpit one day. Your videos are always so inspirational and is helping me move forward in my flight training to one day, hopefully, fly side by side with you. Everything comes at a cost and even though flight training is really expensive and a huge financial burden, I know it will be worth it when we both fly together. Thank you so much for being one of the reasons for achieving my dreams and I hope to meet you in person soon. I’m a ramp agent on the United ramp in Fort Myers Florida and I love to travel. I’m always flying through Newark and it’s like my second home. I hope to meet you in person in the near future. Thank you so much for everything you do and inspiring us by just being you.

It's nice to see someone talking about the realities of the job. Commuting is an essential part of the equation for so many pilots in order to make the job work, yet it's at the least a major pain, and very often a nightmare when weather, delays, or full flights prevent you from getting home and seeing your family. It's not something that should be taken lightly, but certainly a perk of the job....because who would ever want to live in Newark, NJ!

I am so impressed with how professional yet personal your videos are. Keep them coming!

Currently at 800 out of my 1500 and these videos keep me extremely excited for the future and helps me push through the grind of time building. Really appreciate it!! ✈✈

I love this guys “day in the life” vids so much! I wish he had more videos up because I can watch them all day ❤

Loved the video man. Thank you! My wife is a UA Flight Attendant, LAX based. She used to fly a lot of LAX-EWR before covid but since she went back to work post covid, she is able to hold LAX-Hawaii pretty consistently so that's what she's mostly doing. Keep up the good work!

Love the content!! My uncle is a senior captain at west jet. Showed him your videos he loves it! Keep up the good work!

Thank you for sharing a great perspective of your life as a Pilot! I have a friend who is also a Captain (Senior) for our Countries (Canada) largest airline. He is not married for a lot of the reasons you have shared. My friend has said many a times, you have to really find the right Woman and partner who understands the life of a Pilot to be with. Stay well and be safe!

You are next to an impossible man, they do not make your kind anymore. You got up early Iron your clothes, with all your accomplishments and all the responsibilities you signed up for. You squeezed in some meaningful and touching personal moments into the life of a commercial airline Capitan. You are indeed an inspiration not just to pilots, to humans. What a class act of a man. Nothing but the best of wishes to you sir and you deserve every one of those 18days off.

Great video as always, Paul! The Buzz Aldrin story really made me smile and I loved the shots of the beautiful 757.

A captain yet with the humbleness of a rookie, and I'm certain very approachable by other staff at work.

No showboating or any other nonrealistic stuff that unfortunately is associated these days with Aviation. One of the good things about your content is that you tell the truth i.e pro's and cons of commuting. I hope to see you on the line sometime. Much respect from a MD-11 driver! Be good dude🤙🏽

Thanks for an eye opening breakdown of your Days as a Pilot. I have occasionally awakened early but your Schedule is quite often. Thanks for your sacrifices. 👍🙏

There you are,I was just thinking hey haven’t seen a video from you in a bit. Just love your content and personality. I am afraid of flying but feel at ease about it whenever I watch your videos. Your style of storytelling is super warm and genuine. Thanks so much for sharing it with us ❤.

Love your videos, I've re-watched all of them all the time. So glad for this one. Keep it coming!!

entertaining, great edits, all Solo ? How you pull it off after a full day is Superhuman. . It is a hard grind but worth it. Our kids are forever reminded how special the benefits are. Maui, Milan, Mexico, Melbourne …you pick. 🎉 Retired/outsourced YVRUA

Paul, I love your videos. Thanks for taking us along on your trips. My wife is an FA based in EWR. I occasionally go with her on her trips and hope to meet you some day.

This inspires me a lot to keep on going.I’m already halfway through my flight training and one day hope to fly with you!

Cool video as always Paul! It's good to see that even when you're flying and "working" you are still engaging in life, meeting people, exercising and checking out interesting places!! I love it! You're super cool! Thank you for sharing.👏👏👏👏👏👍

First, Before I forget this. You are a master of life. I am very proud of you and your family. You are doing a great job in life of everything. You have encouragement me to continue my journey of obtaining my Private Pilot license and other rating that I want to get. My ultimate goal in Aviation to become a first officer for the regionals airlines. Thank you brother!

Just discovered your a channel these past days and been obsessed with your videos and your journeys. As someone who love aviation I’m loving the content and makes me even more jealous that you get to be a pilot for a commercial airline.

You just seem like such a sincerely nice guy. Bless your heart. Fly safe. 🙏🏻

love your channel Paul! I am a corporate pilot in MMU close to EWR, nice to see the differences between our jobs, although I know the airline world as I started my career there. Keep the great videos!

So awesome to see this. Thank you, and thank you to the company for allowing you to film.

This is one of my new favorite channels! My end goal is to be an airline pilot as I’m currently working on my commercial and every time I lose motivation, I come watch one of your videos!

Love your videos. They are really well done and made with passion. Thank you.

thanks for sharing your layover life paul, inspires the heck out of me. just casually talking to buzz aldrin about flying, what a life

Another great video Capt. Don't know how you find the time to make the awesome content and work and all but it's very appreciated!

The quality of your videos is incredible! The ATC audio clips are a great addition.

1. Awesome, Awesome work! 👍👍 2. Buzz Aldrin?!?! Are you kidding me? How did that not come up while you were trying to choke me out with your Viking thighs? 3. Warm cup of soup.. super sweet. Thank you.. Did chatGPT write that for you? 😉😂

These videos are awesome. I love the look at the logistics and behind the scenes. Thanks so much!

Hi Captain Paul👋🏼I really enjoy all your videos…you have such a positive attitude and I truly appreciate your viewpoint and talent for capturing the beauty of the places you go. Thank you for bringing us along with you! Safe travels to you, always! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕💕💕

Such a fun video. Thanks for taking your time to put out this content; a really comfortable watch!

Absolutely one of my favorite vids! Thanks very much! Keep up the great work....we so look forward to them.

Your videos truly bring me a sense of comfort and help me immensely with my fear of flying. Keep doing what you do. Thank you!

This is so interesting and something most of us never knew. You have positive and happy energy 🙏🏻

First time watching,,, love your videos. The real life behind the “scenes” are awesome

Thank you for bringing us along on your journeys.

This is so inspiring, I have always loved the 75. You really are living life to the best. Thank you for sharing this with us.

What an awesome video! The storytelling is awesome. I know you are putting a freak effort on this, congratulations, greetings from México .

Awesome video as usual, definitely correct statement there's such a blessing being able live where you want and doing a wonderful career that you enjoy. Blue skies & Tailwinds 🤜🏾🤛🏻

We had the same experience with the shipwreck hike. Ended up flying the drone to take a look at it. Those rocks are so tough to walk on.

Another great video Paul. So entertaining and especially like the bloopers. Stay safe ✈😃

Just found you and immediately subscribed. Never happened before, but your personality resonates with me. Good job, Cap. Keep at it.

Amazing, inspiring video! Thank You for this masterpiece! 😊 Also, the gig at 9:55 got me 😂

Amazing Buzz story! Thank you so much for sharing this. Your delivery was perfect and I laughed. I love Apollo history and the men of Apollo so much.

You have an awesome vibe! Thanks for sharing it with us! 🤘🙏👍

This is incredibly well done, love your videos!

Just discovered your channel. Hope you do a lot more of this style video. Your production quality is insane for someone not formally trained. Bravo.

Hi Paul. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and you’ve inspired and motivated me to pursue my aspiration to become an airline pilot. Thank you for providing quality and content and keep them coming!

Love your vids. Quality and the vibes are great. Hope to see more of these

Great video -- I'm signed up! I'm a former private pilot with an instrument rating, so I love everything about flying! It's really interesting, the lives of pilots and flight attendants -- something quite different!

Thanks for another great video. The topic is super interesting

Very nice video, Paul! Always happy landings and best regards from Germany 🤗

Hi Paul, Yet again an amazing vlog. Absolutely love when you upload a new vlog as I know it’s going to be fantastic. Please keep them coming. Now United are flying from SFO to BNE where I live would love to show you around my neck of the woods downunder. I think you would enjoy yourself. Stay safe mate.

I am in ground school for Skywest. After a grueling week getting ready for week two feeling defeated LOL. This video was what I needed. Very inspiring!!

This video really solidified what I want to be in the future. I was on the fence on whether I should become a pilot or doctor, and even though commuting might look like a pain I know I would enjoy every single aspect of being a pilot! Thanks for the videos!

Simply a superb video, start to finish. Thank you!

This is the best video I have ever seen you post, and I have loved every single one of those but this one is awesome! You crack me up when you start laughing! Please don’t ever stop what you doing❤

Great and mind-blowing content, I admired your family-work-life- balance lifestyle. I always wanted to be a pilot, but the war in my mother land (Sierra Leone) turned my dream upside down, resulting in me doing me something else..... Keep the great work and keep the great content coming.

Ok, the Buzz story got the sub! Nice content Sir! Thank you for keeping us safe in the air! Former road warrior myself.

You pilots and crew are amazing. Thanks for all you do.

Thanks for the information on Commuting! Love these vlogs to really see what commercial life is like.

Great video! As a dispatcher it is always fun and enlightening to see what y’all really do on your trips and everything involved in that. 20:41 Proof positive that math skills are not needed for you to fly.

This video is so inspiring for me I have already had a passion for flying planes ever since I was six years old when I was 10 years old I got to fly an airplane because it was just me and the pilot but I just wanted to say keep up the great videos

Really enjoyed watching that. Thank you. Safe adventures..

Always finish your videos with a huge smile on my face!

You had me at Jiu Jitsu. I also fly for work and train when I can. I love it... but I feel like I'm starting over every time coming back after trips. (It's difficult to have a pilot/ jiu jitsu life) Good on you for getting after it in the middle of a rotation!

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

I really enjoyed your video, great editing + storyline , and super entertaining + informative.

I just found you via shorts and am impressed! Your storytelling is amazing 🎉 Thank you for sharing your adventures.

Wow Paul! Your videos getting more amazing every time. All the work you put into them does not go unnoticed! Not only are you inspiring aspiring pilots like Jacklyn, you also inspire pilots like me who have been doing the job for over 27 years! The quality of your videos combined with your genuine insights bring a beautiful light into what we do. Thank you for providing me with such gratefulness for what we do! From your biggest fan! 🙌🏼

Good story about Buzz...had you only known who he was, I'm sure that conversation would have been entirely different. Every time I'm on a flight and I see a pilot commuting, I never talk to him/her because I know that they are tired and need rest. But, as a guy that drives Cessna 172 on the weekends, I will always be curious about your experiences flying the 757 rocketship.

SO love your content. Appreciate you sharing!!!

Super cool video! Cool to see behind the scenes. Love the bloopers! Love Chevy! ❤️

Love your positivity, passion and drive! Would love to connect with you 1 day to hear your story! The stories we have are impactful and yours are always positive! Keep inspiring! Flying to Frankfurt from Denver in March, maybe you’ll be our pilot. :)

i grew up in Long Beach, and my mom and dad took me to see the Dominator about 1 week after it grounded. The grain onboard was off loaded on the "floor" of Long Beach Port, where all the local birds ate well and became obese. Over 60 years ago.

Thank you sooo much ! I love flying ! Your videos are just excellent !:)

Always an enjoyable experience watching your videos!

Absolutely love these videos man this has inspired me to become an airline pilot especially since you fly for my favourite airline. Any tips you could recommend for a student pilot starting off brand new?

This was really eye opening for me. As an aspiring pilot I was always worried about the concept of only being limited to the airliners or operations around my living area, but seeing that some people work for ops from the other side of the world sort of opens my options

Another super-insightful video, love it when I see these notifications.

Love your story telling man. It is great.

Having grown up near Cleveland, Continental was my go-to airline & I'm partial for United because of the nostalgia. I currently live in Colorado and I heard that between CAL dehubbing DEN after Stapleton closed, there was a still a large number of Continental employees based out of the front range.

Who the hell would want to live within driving distance of Newark?

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I absolutely love your adventures.

Love these videos man. Keep them coming!!