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Make $$$$ as a private jet pilot - Question's answered

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In this video I answer a bunch of viewer questions about everything, private jet related. I talk a little bit about my backround, training, earnings, my deal with NELK BOYS / HAPPY DAD, and much much more.
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@willswanson2145 11 месяцев назад

Hey man, you helped push me to make the decision to pursue my commercial license. I’m 27 and stopped flying after my private because I felt like you, didn’t like the idea of commercial aviation. Not to be rude or judgmental but I felt like I didn’t fit in aviation. A lot of straight laced types with their clean shaves. It’s cool to see someone who doesn’t come off so preppy. And to see you can make a career in a space where it’s a bit more free spirited.

@gear_down 11 месяцев назад

THIS IS WHY I MAKE VIDEOS! Congratulations! Good luck on your journey

@dmack1827 9 месяцев назад

You have to understand that Gear Down is an anomaly in the business aviation community. He is a unique case and a combination of businessman and pilot. If you showed up to 95% of jobs looking like him, you would be cast aside. In his case, he has found a niche, no doubt capitalizing on music and entertainment industry friends. It IS all about networking and this is his turf. Unless you have an established network in a niche market, you better be the clean-cut, straight-laced type you disdain. In my career, I did the major airline gig, didn't like it, moved into corporate, didn't like the rigidity of it and eventually ended up with a family flying them and hope it sees me to the end of my career. They treat you like a person and a family member, much like two tours I did with a rock band. But the other 95% is clean-cut, uniform-wearing conforming pilots who look like what the average business jet client expects to see. Fortunately, there is a happy place in aviation for every personality and no two jobs in your career progression will be the same. You will be doing yourself a great favor if you always do your best, move along rather than being a whiner and enjoy every step of your journey whether it is good or bad. Pilots and owners do tend to be brand loyal. For Americans, that is Gulfstream, for Canadians, Bombardier and for pilots, Dassault. :).

@Ahmed-pw4tx 7 месяцев назад

How are things now?

@vladlenvronsky 7 месяцев назад

Same here. Turning 28 soon. It's a huge investment to dive back into it again, though.

@SebGrimm 2 месяца назад

Same here - at 46 :D (but already long time private Pilot)

@anthonygallegos3891 Год назад

My Dad always told me. The more you expose yourself to opportunities, the more opportunities will present themselves

@gear_down Год назад

You’re day was very very correct!!! Thanks for watching

@chuckrose1111 Год назад

Outstanding Q&A for pilots. As I let you know, last week I'm an A&P and retired now. Retired life is not as good as it's let on to believe. Anyway, I tell people, "The Aviation Industry is one of the largest industries in the world but the smallest Communities". There are people in this industry that I've known for 30-plus years, and I have worked for and have worked for me. One reason you dont burn bridges. For those out there that watch your videos for your knowledge, they should know that you are 100% correct, Networking is very helpful in the Aviation Industry if you are new to it or have been in it. Again, outstanding video. Thanks for your videos, as I look forward to them.

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks so much for the great comment! I agree on ALL points!!! Which is why I’m unretired again lol

@toysandideas Год назад

❤

@farrish11 Год назад

“Largest industry, smallest community” is spot on… I’m lawyer in the industry and I see this every day.

@farrish11 Год назад

“Largest industry, smallest community” is spot on… I’m lawyer in the industry and I see this every day.

@paulm2861 Год назад

Dude, you you nailed the Q&A. All great advice and super inspirational. Love how you put your nose to the grindstone and carved out your own unique path. Well done, my man.

@TheShooter95 Год назад

As a flight student, please make sure you can handle a fast-paced training program because it is intense, and learning to fly looks easier than it actually is. There will be concepts that you may not understand, and you might have to repeat lessons again, and that's ok because it is so worth it when you get your wings.

@gear_down Год назад

You hit the nail on the head!

@assassin7250 Год назад

do you need good eye sight? I wear glasses.

@TheShooter95 Год назад

@@assassin7250 I wear glasses, too, but an AME will do several eye test.

@kdharley07 Год назад

You’re a likable guy and very smart so that’s why you’re so successful. I’m 66 now and to me even though I don’t have near what you have I feel I’m very successful and pay it forward by volunteering full time as a Veterans Service Officer helping disabled Veterans get the benefits they deserve. Success is in the eyes of the beholder so even though I have chronic pain and PTSD issues because of the pain I live with I feel as successful as you. Keep up the great work of informing the next generation of pilots behind you. You are truly a good person to me by watching your videos. So after being in the service and then being a Police Officer I enjoy what I do by volunteering. I love aviation but only got about 10 hours at about 25 years old and then couldn’t afford it anymore while trying to grow a family. Again thank you for what you do for the up and coming behind you. Ken

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks, I appreciate that so much, big ups to you for all youve done and thanks for your service.

@monkeyboy8424 Год назад

Very open and honest Q&A. Thanks. Wannabes have to make the effort - its achievable. I started loading bags and recently retired as a 744 Captain. Airline and corporate are indeed very different, each having their pros and cons.

@gear_down Год назад

That’s what I’m taking about!!! Congrats on the retirement captain!!!

@dmack1827 9 месяцев назад

When I moved from airline to corporate 30 years ago, I knew I would take a massive hit when it came to pension. I found flying business jets fit my lifestyle a lot better and have enjoyed my career. At 64 though, I wish I was facing a pension. :)

@jonaramaa Год назад

Your inspirational man. I’m not a pilot or even considering it but I like where your heads at and your attitude about life. Keep crushing it!

@gear_down Год назад

Thats s bummer. I love AA. I agree

@cortezchris2405 Год назад

A good friend of mine that's been flying for United for about 20 years now said the exact same thing about networking. This is great advice, thanks so much for doing this. That resort looks amazing, happy flying!

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks for watching!!! Cheers!

@MrBulletman1970 Год назад

Found you thru some of Owens videos. I like your fresh take on aviation. I really appreciate how you literally respond to every comment. That shows what kind of character you have!!!

@gear_down Месяц назад

Cheers man! Glad u found the channel!

@magnusj05 Год назад

I am an A&P in training right now in Highschool in Phoenix, AZ and after some research about different pilot careers and after the NBAA spoke to our A&P class I knew that I wanted to pursue business aviation. This video answered a lot of my questions so thank you for taking your time to make it. I got a scholarship from my local EAA chapter to go to Oshkosh from the 18th to the 26th of July attending the EAA Air Academy camp and I hope to meet you there.

@shotsbyscottd 7 месяцев назад

Great Channel! I love to watch people who just know their shit! And who don't use it to talk down to people. Your passion is palpable and what every "subject matter expert" regardless of subject should aspire to. Cheers!

@gear_down 7 месяцев назад

Wow thanks for the compliment man!

@DiamondOrPoor78 Месяц назад

Thanks this video is really great! I want to get into corporate flying soon as I'm still very young and just got my CPL and will have to wait quite some time to get my ATP. After I get my CFI and do that for a year or two, I want to try and transition over to corporate if possible and have some fun in that world and maybe stay there full time instead of going to the airlines!

@philipkrzyszton Год назад

I only just discovered your channel today, but I gotta say thank you for putting out these awesome videos. I'm a 20 year old A&P who is flying right seat on Falcon 20's and working on my 3 years for IA and building time for upgrading to captain. I've never had the interest of going airlines; from day one my end goal was to end up where you are now. All this time I've felt like I was blazing a new trail taking the unconventional route, so it is refreshing to come across your videos and listen to someone who went that way as well. Thank you for sharing your story, and you know I'll be tuned in for your advice from here on out! Thank you!

@freddieebbs5890 Год назад

Not many other videos like this on this platform, very rich with information and clear cut, given me a lot to aspire to. I hope there's similar pathways in the UK. Great video.

@gear_down Год назад

I hope so too! Best of luck man!!! Cheers!

@TraGiiXzaze 4 месяца назад

Got my A&P at 22 after dropping out of college. Worked at a major, and got my IA. Saved a third of my income every year, bought a Mooney J at 27 for 165k. Flew it for 1500 hours, and did a little instructing in it. Got my multi. and got my ATP at 29. Got hired onto the same major with a large bonus. Finished my bachelors collected my bonus after a couple years, then bounced over to UPS because Louisville is my hometown. Flying internationals now making more than I ever thought I would. That income let me build some aviation related and unrelated businesses. There are a million paths to those 1500 hours. I paid for every penny of my training and expenses, all and all around 300k to my ATP including the plane. While starting a family, and trying to be an attentive husband. Aviation is only easy if you're already a millionaire.

@tonykemper8896 Год назад

I think social media is a great way for up and coming pilots to network! Looking forward to that shop tour of your cars!!

@gear_down Год назад

Definitely!!

@monkeyboy8424 Год назад

Very open and honest Q&A. Thanks. I was curious about the corporate world. Wannabes have to make the effort - its achievable. I started loading bags and recently retired as a 744 Captain. Airline and corporate are indeed very different, each having their pros and cons.

@paulsikora5085 Год назад

Your exactly right. You have to network and market yourself!!! You'd be surprised how far knowing and meeting new people can take you. You'll find that it's such a small world. Probably the best advice you could give anyone!!! Great channel. I enjoy watching you. You proved with this video nothing comes easy. You have to work for it. You did it right and you deserve the success.

@BennyAxford Год назад

Thanks for sharing this, as someone based in Aus who is looking to get into the corporate industry, it definitely helps understanding all the work that you've put in and experiences you've had to make it possible.

@gear_down Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@bobbydiggs78 Год назад

Another great video brother! Would love to hear more about your previous career in music that basically allowed you to retire at ~30 and pick up aviation as a hobby that led to another great career. Enjoy paradise bro!

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks!! I’ll do one of those videos one of these days!

@bobbydiggs78 Год назад

@@gear_down thanks bro, looking forward to it. BTW, how did you enjoy Thailand? I go quite often and love the country and people.

@MikeKobb Год назад

@@gear_down Cool, I'd love to hear about that as well.

@cbboiii1100 Год назад

Happy Birthday bud! Thanks for doing this and being transparent. It means a lot and your success is a big motivation for me. I'd work with you any day. Be safe, take care. See you on the next one

@gear_down Год назад

I appreciate that! Thanks for supporting the channel!! 🍻

@duncanmccalla1772 Год назад

Probably one of your best videos yet. Enjoy your vacation!

@gear_down Год назад

Wow, thanks! I honestly hated it lol, but I want to help out as much as I can out here!

@missVmilne Год назад

Great insight into the industry - real and compelling. Thanks so much for sharing . Belated Happy Birthday ! Hello from London, UK : - )

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks for watching! Cheers man!

@royshroud9536 Год назад

Very interesting and informative. You should also mention that networking is integral in most industries and aspects of life.Everybody is more comfortable working/dealing with people they know.

@gear_down Год назад

Definitely, however I can’t really speak on industries I’m not involved in. Thanks for supporting the channel! Cheers

@spencerroberts460 Год назад

Loved this video, and honestly all of your videos. I am a student pilot in a part 141 school, currently working on instrument as we speak and excited for commercial. Your videos are so helpful and beneficial, thank you!! I continuously look forward to your videos, keep it up brother!!!

@gear_down Год назад

Awesome man!!! Good luck on those rating and keep up the great work

@chrismethot9449 Год назад

Hey man! just recently found your channel and love the content. Im currently 31 and about to take me knowledge test for my private and then start my flying. Your content is both inspirational and has helped in my motivation as well to knuckle down and put in the work. I have been on the commercial vibe for a while but never knew what cooperate flying had to offer. You are the man and look out for me in your comment section Happy birthday bro

@gear_down Год назад

Welcome aboard! Best of luck with your training. You made the right move hitting the written before starting.

@chrismethot9449 Год назад

@@gear_down Thanks man! Yeah all of my pilot buddies suggested completing the written first. Looking forward to your new videos

@tuxhouston723 Год назад

Love the channel. I used to work for Go rentals in Houston and that got me obsessed with planes. Overall, so cool and thanks for giving us that inside look.

@User_748 Год назад

You’re awesome. You are someone I look up to and not just because I want to start my flight training. Who you are as a person is inspiring. I don’t have any male figures to look up to in my life so thank you for putting yourself out here on RU-vid. Happy birthday and cheers to 26k!

@Col-Hogan Год назад

Thanks for sharing your story. It’s always interesting to hear how people got to where they are. Love the video content you post.

@gear_down Год назад

Thank you so much. Shoutout to YOU for supporting the channel!!!

@jamesrobertson4874 Год назад

Just found your channel - love it. Thanks for dedicating the time, it's invaluable info and insight. I'm ex-military helicopter guy converting over to planes and was torn between Commercial vs Corporate but I think you've just swung it for me. Thanks man!

@ray0u812 Год назад

I love that you are having great success in aviation. I flew for a living for over 20 plus years. ATP /jet, rotorcraft, mechanic. I’ve gotta say for me personally corporate can be really tough depending on where you live. Keep in mind that not all places are as busy as Ca. It can be very, very political at smaller airports and not always in a good way. Keep in mind the tow on your family while you a gone all the time. A lot of pilots I know have have marital issues from the strain on travel all the time. If you have small kids be prepared to miss birthdays, ballgames, anniversaries etc…. As a young single man, this was cool for a while. After marriage and family, it really grew old for me. The fun was no longer there. Keep this in mind when considering aviation as a career field. I have to say, I wouldn’t have lived a fulfilled life not having done it. But there is a time for everything. My family came first and that’s why I got out of full time flying. It did however afford me other opportunities that I continue to this day, but I would never go back. Not trying to be negative at all, just giving a heads up on what to expect. Blue skies to you!

@gear_down Год назад

That’s all definitely true! Congrats on a great career! Luckily for me, this is all just for fun, the minute it stops being fun or affects my family time, I’m out. Cheers man, great advice for some of these up and coming guys for sure!!!

@KuostA Год назад

so what opportunities did it afford u that you're doing now?

@assassin7250 Год назад

hey ray, how much do you spent total on training and certs?

@ednesbit2988 Год назад

Forgot to mention my dad's j -3 cub had what was called heel brakes but I can't find anyone with a. J-3 giving instructions in it lol it was my dream as a boy to be a corporate pilot my dad was for a while I'm just interested now on my light sport there's an A. T. P at Riverside municipal airport it's a great school that's great advice

@gear_down Год назад

I’m glad you found it helpful!!

@aviation4fun Год назад

Dude! That’s Awesome!! My son and I started at FunOutside last year as well. We now own a Cessna 150 which he is getting his PPL on, and a Cherokee 140, which I am getting my Instrument and Commercial Ratings on….. Looking forward to getting to your level soon!! Keep up the Great Work! 🛩️

@gear_down Год назад

Awesome man! Keep it up! See u up here soon!

@jaimemariovillaescusa81 Год назад

Appreciate this video bro ! Real inspiration, especially for people like me wanting to get into the corporate world. Looking forward to the next one 👌

@gear_down Год назад

Appreciate it!! See u her next weekend!

@azjoe_6310 Год назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I never had a pilot license but at 60 have loved aviation for my entire life. I enjoy hearing your stories!

@gear_down Год назад

Thank so much for the support! Cheers!

@johnnyg419 Год назад

Thanks for a little insight to the question I asked. Keep the videos coming. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

@gear_down Год назад

No problem 👍 cheers man!

@parmosa5573 Год назад

Great video man, i’m going to a university to get all my rating this fall. Your videos are definitely motivating to watch.

@gear_down Год назад

Awesome! Thank you! I’m glad they’re helpful!

@aceboiga7223 9 месяцев назад

subscribed when you said "get outside your circle" that's gold

@jonnydlux5533 Год назад

Good stuff. I’m local to your area and hope to bump into you some day at an event or airport! Keep up the good work and don’t forget to share the progress with the Arrow! It’s gonna be sick- especially when you slap a new alternator in it!

@gear_down Год назад

Hahah definitely! Thanks for watching!

@justinhaase8825 Год назад

I spent 2 decades mainly as a news photog. Saw the legit folks versus the network of folks who fit in a groups of people. I’ve seen legit photogs with talent from small/mid market move up fast on sheer ability, but seen group of folks move up just by being in a group but little ability. Not a pilot but av interested since a kid…but have been around knowledge/circle of folks and all the drama related…also met many celebs… The best of the best will find a path that pays well. Never stop learning. Knowledge is near free now…experience is costly.

@gear_down Год назад

Super cool and very true!!!!

@ednesbit2988 Год назад

I have to go light sport at first I lost my leg below the knee saving a girls life on the freeway and got hit I tried cessna's and pipers I can't consistently brake properly but I flew a Remos and it's perfect you don't brake with your feet but the flight school I was in went out of business from COVID another fantastic video I look forward to these I have learned so much thank you seriously thanks brother

@gear_down Год назад

I like Remo’s, liberty XL2’s also use thumb brakes, also early cherokees use a hand brake under the dash, even my arrow has one in addition to the toe brakes.

@chrisclem4470 Год назад

Thank you for the videos! Hope to see u at Oshkosh!

@gear_down Год назад

I hope so too! Cheers!

@nicolas05151 6 месяцев назад

This is the content I've been looking for, i see myself in similar shoes as you once I start flying

@toms879 Год назад

Happy birthday dude!

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks!

@TrailerParkWeed Год назад

Great video and explanations. Currently working on my SIC for the citation 500 series. Always have been trying to expand my network!

@gear_down Год назад

Super cool!!!!!

@pilota3405 Год назад

Great video as always and have a good birthday or a happy late birthday 😊

@gear_down Год назад

Thank you and thank you!!!

@justinhansen6844 Год назад

Awesome video! If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you? Seems like you’ve accomplished so much in life already. Can you talk more about your past career in music and what your retired from?

@gear_down Год назад

I prefer to keep my personal information, not part of this channel as well as my previous endeavors maybe in the future I will do a video on it but for now I prefer to keep this channel Aviation based

@justinhansen6844 Год назад

Totally understand, no worries. Thanks for responding!

@lornecunningham326 Год назад

Thanks Geardown for answering my question. Both are cool answers 🤙

@gear_down Год назад

Any time! Cheers man!

@guyfullofrage Год назад

Gotta say…. I was down on you for paying for training until you pulled out the 600k a year. Good for you dude. Awesome story……

@gear_down Год назад

I wouldn’t have any of the jobs I have if someone else paid for my training. I’d be stuck in some miserable 135 job on min rest 14 days out of each month. 🤮 I pay my trainings, I make my own rules. Easy peasey

@raycintron8466 Год назад

Loved this Video. Thank you for all of your knowledge. I aspire to have the lifestyle that you currently have.

@rmi813 Год назад

Happy Birthday brother. Great content.

@gear_down Год назад

Thank you so much 😀 see ya next weekend!

@jkilpatrick5214 Год назад

On your next video, talk more about any monies you made as an A&P and then how much you use your IA. I am a 310+ Mooney owner working on my A&P plus commercial ratings.

@gear_down Год назад

I only work on my own aircraft & aircraft I manage. :)

@eviltobias Год назад

I’m starting my ATPL Integrated in august, my dream is to fly the Gulfstream some day. This Q&A was amazing and so informative🙏🏼love your stuff

@RelativeWind Год назад

Morning dude! looking forward to the video!

@gear_down Год назад

Thank you. It’s live now let’s goo!

@Tom-eg8vv Год назад

GOAT RU-vidr rn 💯

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks so much, means a lot! Ur the goat!

@SingleEngineAviator Год назад

Dude! I start my flight training at FunOutside next week! Garret is an awesome human!

@gear_down Год назад

Super Cool. Whats your name?

@SingleEngineAviator Год назад

It's Eric Brovich. I spoke to Garret again on Saturday and he's just working on lining up one of their CFI's for me. After speaking to a few different flight schools he has the best vibe by a longshot, it's not even close. Excited to get rockin'.

@RajRaj-hv4yh Год назад

Great Video. Thanks for candid answers. Enjoy your time on the beach !

@gear_down Год назад

Absolutely! Thank you so much! 🍻

@AFO3310 Год назад

I've started networking with other fellow CFIs and students that may have connections. No bites anywhere I've been asking. At 700 hours all I keep getting is "get to 1500, get to 1500, get more hours, this and that". With all of these people dangling a 6 figure salary in front of me when I can barely afford rent every month as a CFI it's taking the wind out of my sails.

@gear_down Год назад

That’s BS, the operators are out there. You need to look at the off the beaten path airports!!! Mid west has tons of operators with a low cost of living!

@gear_down Год назад

Don’t let anyone discourage you. Take your CFI ticket to a more affordable area!!!

@cornebouman2881 Год назад

Most valuable video so far, thanks so much for sharing.

@camjcasey Год назад

Hell yeah! God bless, brotha. Great QnA

@ESPS_90 Год назад

Great Tommy, excellent video, I took the time to watch it in its entirety and I thank you for sharing some of your great experience in the field. I would like you to tell us how the area of mechanics earns good money and what are the job prospects, thanks..!!!

@bnato8209 Год назад

Thanks for the Vidja. Love the rawness too. Great info. Slowtation!!! lol

@gear_down Год назад

Hahah it’s definitely slow! Fun, but slow

@bnato8209 Год назад

@@gear_down That's awesome. I am going to use that. 😂

@brandandadoun222 Год назад

Fantastic recap. Thanks for sharing!

@gear_down Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@user-bm7ij6zo3f 7 месяцев назад

Keep up the great Success . Your video inspired me to go A&P school . In San Antonio Texas . Make more videos please .

@DaleWilliams.153 Год назад

Great video. Thanks for your transparency. Refreshing.

@gear_down Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for supporting the channel

@chrisstr33tkng61 Год назад

I'm retired from the military, was an aviation mechanic on fighter jets for well over a decade. Have my A & P and my private pilot. That being said, all you military aviation mechanics you literally have a get out of jail free card...get your A & P asap because you have the hours automatically through military contract ESPECIALLY AIR FORCE (the Air Force training schools are college accredited). Looking forward to going back to flight school and finishing. My preferred "want" is to fly freighters instead of passenger if I go airline. Like you said networking is everything and at a flight school that is a good start. I still have contact with every flight instructor that I know.

@highballin1342 Год назад

Awesome video as always dude, thank you for the sick content! What days are you gonna be at Oshkosh, I’d love to meet you! Keep killing the game 👊🛩️💨

@gear_down Год назад

Not too sure, just keep an eye out for happy dad hat/shirt 😁

@Aleon90 Год назад

Very helpful video, keep it up man!

@gear_down Год назад

Appreciate it! Hope you picked up a Tidbit or two :)

@Liamthepilot Год назад

Great video dude!! Excellent, im really looking forward to getting my FAA license.

@gear_down Год назад

Best of luck! Let me know when you get it so I can congratulate you!!!

@Liamthepilot Год назад

@@gear_down hey man. Loved the video, you’ve done absolutely amazing! Kudos to yourself & yes I’m studying like mental Shepard air is brilliant. Keep going dude. It’s great to see people achieving stuff. ✈️✈️

@stranstudio Год назад

Thank you for this. It's too late for me but I hope to guide my 14 yo son to become a pilot (if he shows interest of course). THIS IS THE WAY

@Gigga101 Год назад

Thanks for making this video on Vacay my man

@toysandideas Год назад

Yes! yes ! One of the best careers out there !!

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks! It is fun!

@TrevorPilot9 Год назад

Love your videos man. Been an A&P since 18. Working on my IFR now and plan on Flying corporate. How does one get into flying for a celeb? I’m assuming networking. Company I work for bought Taylor Swifts falcon, and it was awesome seeing the hangar and setup they have. After her concert last night, I would love to be able to fly around on tour.

@gear_down Год назад

Being a celeb pilot is definitely a network thing. Doubtful it would ever happen to a “newer” pilot as their insurance requirements are pretty steep hour wise

@JPN421 Год назад

A lot of people ask how to network. What I’ve found best is learning about different types of aircraft. Especially if you’re low time like me and in GA. Ever since I started paying more attention to what the cool plane I saw was or what those avionics I saw were it started opening a lot of doors. Even as a cfi everytime I see some cool shit pull up to the airport I go and talk to the owner about it. Unless they’re a complete dick they don’t mind giving you some info on it. Maybe nothing happens but maybe sometimes they need a cfi to get there comm or a ii to safety pilot or whatever it is. When you meet people that own aircraft odds are they know a guy with something bigger and better. The hardest part to this isn’t learning about what types of planes there are it’s about carrying yourself respectfully and with some confidence and being willing to just go say what’s up and shoot the shit. There’s been so much cool aircraft I’ve flown just by doing this that I never thought I’d get a chance to. I’m not rich nor do I have a plane. I just love aviation and other aviators will respect your passion. Get out there and shoot your shot. Hope this helps ✌🏻

@gear_down Год назад

All of this is very true! Good luck with your journey friend!

@vick4340 7 месяцев назад

Not sure if you'll see this but what company were you flying for when you were flying for the DOD/ State Dept, if you're even allowed to say. You were talking about it at 13:00. I would honestly love to do that after I get out of the Navy. Love the content!

@carlobody8143 Год назад

Yep that's where I'm atin terms of my end goal, in part thanks to your channel, what you're doing is alot more chilled out and just fun... There's just no way as I've indicated before that I could fit in to the strict and very controlled ATPL atmosphere,not like private pilot work is a bed of roses either, but man that's not me dressed in black and white unhappy underpaid and jet lagged all the time

@gear_down Год назад

This is the best comment ever!

@carlobody8143 Год назад

@@gear_down well thanks brother, it's interesting that you say you retired from the music industry, what type of music was that? We're you a performing artist? Or a manager, or producer, I'd reckon you were probably in some kind of organizational position, cos vectoring in n shit ain't rapping! I went to Los Angeles on Dec 31st 1990 to make it big playing the blues... I never did make it big, I play good guitar but I'm like a three chord wonder... I washed car windscreens on Lincoln and Venice, from like 5 or 6am, and recycled cans and bottles for food vouchers to survive.. I I basically traveled playing didjeriduu,,and guitar, also making sculptures and selling them and paintings San Francisco, Venice Beach, Arizona, Flagstaff, Sedona, Santa Fe and Taos New Mexico, New York, Miami, France, Italy Spain, Denmark, Norway Sweden, up till this day... So that line of work we are discussing would be a great way to travel and also get paid... As I have always loved adventure and traveling. I've been over to India six times since 1998 to learn Indian Flute, and meditation, India is so vast and one amazing place to travel in... You have over there train journeys from say Pune to Patankhot at the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains that last three days

@Neeeeeeeko Год назад

Which A&P school did you go to? I’m in OC and looking to go a similar direction. I fly for fun at the moment and am effectively retired but way too young to be actually retired. I always thought about doing the flight school and or a&p thing but keep telling myself it’s a dumb idea. Was pumped to hear you talk about doing exactly that.

@gear_down Год назад

I went to a local A&P school in socal. I dont want to be more specific than that right now. That being said, anything involving airplanes is a good time and can provide tons of extra income.

@gwhutch1 Год назад

Great stuff. Thanks for your info.

@gear_down Год назад

Glad it was helpful!!!

@bppowers7481 Год назад

Very interesting. So I am confused on one thing. Do client’s contact you to fly them or do they contact a company that owns the Gulf Stream jets?

@gear_down Год назад

My regular clients on their and Aircraft and call me when it’s time to fly. The rest of the trips come from companies that need a pilot to fill-in on Jets that are either Owned or managed by them

@dustinbutzler1031 10 месяцев назад

This is 🔥 got my private checkride at the end of this month

@anthonygallegos3891 Год назад

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Senor

@gear_down Год назад

Thank you!!!

@steini6771 Год назад

Great presentation and so much more! Thank you, a lot -

@gear_down Год назад

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you for supporting the channel!

@tremoore9318 Год назад

I'll see you at Oshkosh Grear Down!! S.O.S Bros. beer tent, first one on me!

@gear_down Год назад

Sounds good!

@fatboyroy6081 Год назад

Very helpful thanks Capt!

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks glad you enjoyed it!

@rsbrehm Год назад

Love the advice dude!

@gear_down Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

@mannygathers2114 9 месяцев назад

Great insight Bro. Semper Fi🫡

@michael_viteritti 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing, super interesting and informative :D

@Mr.BlueAltitute Год назад

I had to become a truck driver and grind to save the money for flight school. Now im about to start training. i don't even like trucks but i had to do it. Good idea for that 17 year old trying to find funds. (Future gear down pilot).

@gear_down Год назад

Hey, you did what you had to do to make it happen. Period. Now you’re on the path!! Good luck with the training. It WILL be worthwhile!

@Mr.BlueAltitute Год назад

@@gear_down thank you 🤙

@eazye1554 Год назад

Best location to live when it comes to getting into GS and Corporate flying? Cali the best?

@gear_down Год назад

I’d say South Florida

@IvanBetancourt-pm6pl Год назад

What did you plan / accomplish to put yourself into your current position as to retire and pursue the aviation dream you had? Video had great detail on current position and aviation networking , curious to know the beginning of your journey !

@gear_down Год назад

Good question! I’ll address it in a future video!

@breyton490 Год назад

Is there a vid or explanation on how you were able to retire 10 years ago....

@gear_down Год назад

No, this is an aviation/ travel related channel. I have to keep some parts of my life private :)

@breyton490 Год назад

@@gear_down OK.. I get that .. I Figured you hit it big with w/Happy Dad... but it sounds like you had things tied up long before that.. Love the channel.. i am a 55 yr old PPL, thinking about a 2nd career in corporate aviation. Your info is fantastic. Looking forward to hearing more.

@Alex_Cevi Год назад

Great video as always 👊

@gear_down Год назад

Appreciate it! Thanks for supporting the channel!!!!!!

@jato62 Год назад

Great great info, thanks!

@gear_down Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

@lars.2389 Год назад

Great Video, is that coporate aviation lifestyle like you life also possibile in europ? Greetings from Germany

@gear_down Год назад

I’m not sure man. I’ve flown there many many times, but no clue what the Oooo to are out there. Cheers!

@ProducerStefanSchnabel Год назад

Have a great birthday. Cheers from Germany

@gear_down Год назад

Thanks man! Cheers!!

@lennoxelliott2627 Год назад

Hey bro, awesome video. Any advice for a 16 year old living in new zealand? I eventually want to get into contracting but not sure theres much of a market for it over here.

@gear_down Год назад

That’s a tough one for me. I’ve never been to NZ, but I think my advice in this video works worldwide! 🤙