Videos like this make me realize why television is a dead format. This roughly hour-long video is better than anything I've seen on TV for 20+ years. This is content, this is rewarding and interesting to watch. I learned so many things about working at a smaller airport. My hat's off to you, Herr Björnström.
Imagine a video like this with the budget of a TV episode. This video was great, but imagine how much better it would have been with a camera man or two. Always getting the best shots. I wish TV would go that route. Make high quality documentaries that don't rely on dramatization. That would get me back to TV. But unfortunately I don't think we will ever get that (well, there are large RU-vid channels that come close).
One day the crew of a plane were mean to him and didn't give him his mandatory sandwitches. Since that day, an unexplained natural weather phenomenom occurs every time this very same crew tries to land again to this airport. Scientists tried to explain the penomenom, but their plane couldn't land as well.
"We're sorry, the flight is cancelled. Mr. Bjoernstroem called in sick today." "Who cares if one guy called in sick!?" "You don't understand, without Mr. Bjoernstroem, there is no airport to land in!"
You can land at uncontrolled runways if you follow proper procedures and check the runway before landing. You basically just radio the other planes instead of the tower, but I'm not a pilot so I may be wrong about some of this but it is possible.
u saw people actualy helping him ;D there are probebly like 5-10 more people working there too but we just dont see them. But cant denied this guy does alot of things.
@@ketchup2248 Yeah 10-15 more people doing probably the same amount of work. The people working at that airport are probably all experts on logistics and organization
It was likely the machine that clears the path around the lights. It sounded like a combination of a blow and brush that he could drive in a line right over the lights.
I have been perplexed thanks RU-vid for the algorithm. What an interesting content. And what about the quality of the images, sound and the editing with those area shots. Not only does he manage an airport, he is also a filmmaker. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It is not about being good at everything, you might know alot of things about Walmart more then Bjounstoerm and he knows more about airport stuffs. Everyone is good at something. ❤
Shoveling snow into the hole to soak up the water so that you could shovel it all out was a brilliant move! I'm keeping that trick in my back pocket for the future!
Jack of all trades - Master of most... Is there anything you don't do? Air Traffic Controller. Airport Electrician, Maintenance and Ramp Work, Runway maintenance... WOW!!!!!
Don't forget that he also welds stone crushers weighing tons, rebuilds tiltrotators, drills wells, installs auxiliary heaters and clears snow from the roof with an excavator.
He probably also work as a barista in the airport cafe, aswell as luggage handler, check-in clerk and so on. Oneman airport xD I was rather surprised that he also manages traffic control.
As someone who used to work at at Burbank and LAX, I always have to explain to people, working at small airports is NOT easier than big airports, because you have to do every Job. Hats off to you, for doing all of this in the snow!
I assume it can be less stressful though, while you need to know and understand more systems, you have more downtime to think things through VS. a large airport where waiting too long to do something can be catastrophic.
@@tobbcittobbcit8899 eh, having worked in a similar position mentoring plays a big part in it, 1 old dude teaches 4 younger dudes who all teach their own teams and boom uve got a fully shifted airport
i flew from one small airport 25 yesars ago when i was youth. First time i trevelled from it. -OMGi think i missed the morning plane. no stafff, no no gates , nothing open. 20 mins before departure , there was a staff meeting me, did the ticket. opened the door and let me out to the flight. i was the only traveller from that airport. on a regular monday. was a frequent traveller from that airport. as it took 30 mns by flight and 6 hours by train and had change train twice. Only time i got scared was then there was one other passernger travelling also. i think that happend 4 or 5 times in a year. Did i forgot to say i was a youth, so i flew on a youth-ticket that cost me $25 one way. this was like a taxuplane i had 3 or 4 stops between stockholm and gothenburg. and my stop was the last one before gothenburg. and we weer usually max 15 souls onnoard including the crew. i think they never made money on that trip and its gone these days.
I noticed that your phraseology is "runway 11/29 (is) free" (instead of "cleared to land" and "cleared for takeoff" ) both at landing and at departure, so you are working in the tower as an AFISO (aerodrome flight information service officer). This explains how you are even allowed to do all that stuff. Some AFISO''s I met even handle payments for landing fees, fuel, parking etc. I love these regional airports, where big jets and smaller aircraft mix (I fly the small ones). And whenever I have the chance, I like to meet people in the tower and have a great respect for the really few ground personnel as well, for their versatility and cooperation with us.
I assume this has something to do with level of responsibility? Like, he is there to inform on conditions but the pilot is responsible for all movement of the aircraft. Hence, he is not actually "controlling" or ordering the pilot to do anything.
@@Galastinbasically. The airport at Catalina Island in California basically operates like this. They’re a private airport but allow anyone to come in (provided you can land).
Then you're going to love SGAS. At that airport, C-150s and other medium-sized planes land among B747s and 787s, not to mention that a military squadron of at least 3 planes had just taken off a few meters from where helicopters are taking off, haha. All this while on the active runway, a C152 is practicing touch-and-goes... and I almost forgot about the other one that's doing a 360, waiting for its turn to land, which is also in training. Those controllers are masters.
@@Galastin yes, the main dividing line between air traffic "control" service and "information" service is the responsibility of aircraft SEPARATION, i.e., preventing them from mid-air collisions. With "control service", the air traffic controller is responsible for the separation, with "information" service, the pilots are responsible to separate themselves from each other visually. (Mind you, this is a very rough explanation, there are different levels of control and information services provided in airspace classes from A to F.) But it doesn't mean "information" can be disregarded in a negligent manner, because the air law often require pilots to make certain decisions and actions based on the information (e.g., not to conduct 2 instrument approaches in low visibility weather simultaneously).
Polish stewardess said „Oh mother, how cold it is” when she opens the door. She meant „Holy mother” but said only „mother”, in Poland we use it like „Oh God”. Sandwiches, candy’s, alpine milk chocolates… Polish hospitality even when we’re not home 😅 Greetings from Poland 🫶🇵🇱
those polish chocolates are to die for, they are the best chocolates I have ever had. I bought some from an import store in Darwin, Australia, and I've never been able to buy them since! Might have to come to poland one day just to buy some more.😀
Alpejskie Mleczko made by German Milka - that's not Polish at all! As a child we had this product called PTASIE MLECZKO made mainly by Polish WEDEL. Then Swiss Milka entered to our market with their imitation of this product called "Alpine Milk". How this can be a Polish present? - I don't get it.
I was about to say, Alpine chocolates are the best!’ He got lucky!! While I mainly want to see my family again, the chocolates and bread are worth it by themselves!
That's literally the dream for an introvert like me! 😁 Was on holiday in Sweden last year, near Överkalix, next time ill go even further north, love the northern european countries! Greets from Germany 🤘
Da hast du tatsächlich recht, hat schon was. Und selbst wenn was schief geht, ist da ja auch keiner, der dir die Hölle heiß macht. Spaß beiseite ... hat schon was, ja. Und nen paar Leute sind da ja dann doch noch zu sehen teils.
100%, mind blowing but that's why I'm itching even more for explanation (even brief) how was this video made. Don't get me wrong, I admire him but some shots I refuse to believe that 1 man recorded everything..
@@rafadrath7481 the drone shots while he's operating the plow couldnt have been done by him. I find it hard to believe that he could focus on both tasks at the same time. He probably had some help filming, at the very least with the drone shots.
You are a real multitask person. When I grow up I want to be like you; I'm 75. Thanks for all your great videos. Congratulations from Pennsylvania USA.
I was a Navy electrician over 40 years ago. I remember doing exactly the same kind of troubleshooting while chasing down electrical faults. Oddly enough, the flight deck lighting always worked flawlessly. Two memorable occasions stick with me. One time was in the fire room on top of a main boiler. It was probably 140 °F. We could only work there for 5 minutes at a time. It seemed as if I had to drink my own body weight of water afterwards. The other time was in the Aleutian Islands in January working aloft on the running lights while it was around -20 °F. Now I am an old man and I get mad if it's not within 2 degrees of 72.
The flight crew knows his value. They take care of him! This guy has to be one of the most interesting humans out there. 😅 not only does he fuel the flight, he de-ices, then back to the tower for a send off! Much respect ✊🏾
wow really impressive. A talent that can do everything. He does the tower, then he repairs some machine, then he guides the airplane to the parking area by car and then he is also responsible for the airplane stairs. He also takes care of the airplane's power supply and ventilation, then he helps to cover the plane and finally he de-ices it, cleans the runway and repairs the lighting. Then he pushes an airplane from one stand to another and clears the runway of snow. It feels like he runs the entire airport operation on his own. Wow, it feels like he does 20 different jobs.
Love the Saab escort vehicle. And Scania trucks. And all-in-one package. That place is lucky to have you. Greetings from New York, this is a small world.
Good grief, is there anything this very capable young man can't do? He's practically running the airport all by himself! Everything from moving an aeroplane with a tractor to being the airport ATC! I am very, very impressed!
Nice Work Mattias, thank you for sharing this insight into near artic General Aviaton, ATC and airport maintenance circumstances. Worked as an KLM Avionics Technician @Schiphol in the Netherlands and saw the snowfleet(sneeuw vloot) in action, they do the same you did clearing the runway only with multiple snowploughs and similar equipment. Very impressive and an overall demanding job since here it requires extra work for people working "normal" Airport jobs on and around the airfield and its adjacent buildings and processes.
Random and sad comment. My dog passed away. This video was the last thing we lay on the couch and watched together. Thanks for putting out all the videos through the years they have been many of my mornings with my best bud.
My wife has seen me cry twice.. Once when my daughter was born and once when I lost my cat of 18 years. Its not just losing a "pet"... You lose a friend, a family member. They dont live long enough and that sucks, but its always worth it to share your life with a good group of animal bros. Remember the good times and be thankful for the time you had together.
@@grumpycat_1 Thank you for the kind words. They absolutely are family, and there is nothing like the absolute loyalty and affection our pets entrust us with. It is so unfair they get so few years. Make all those days count for them people.
Every moment together is a gift. Sorry for your loss, but sounds like your furry friend had a great life of love and companionship right until the final nap.
3:40 or 11:14 maybe. but i just started the video. great to see pajala operations ran by you and you. also like the treatment you got from the flight attendants
There should be a video game based on this guy’s job(s)! Genuinely one of my favourite videos I’ve watched. Absolutely fascinating and learnt a lot. Subscribed!
Absolutely incredible video. Wow you have some sheer responsibility and respect. ATC isnt easy. Nice to see the cabin crew look after you with treats. One of your best videos
Great video. Having flown from UK to smaller airports in Scandinavia for skiing, its great to see what has to happen behind the scenes to make that possible. So thanks for that and the video.
I used to be a de icer.. tech cleaner at London luton Airport.. this is a brilliant vlog brother and hats off to you good sir for making me remember how good working at an Airport is .. much love 💘
Amazing video. The content is so very interesting. You wear so many hats you could operate the entire airport on your own. Thank you. All the best from Perth Western Australia.
I hope whoever funds this airport realizes what a truly amazing asset they have in this guy and that he is paid a good salary! What a knowledgeable and hard working guy! Truly some hard graft and he does it with a good attitude!
Seconded! I worked in one of the largest airports in Europe, and I can say that Matthias alone does the work that in large airports is done by more than 2 thousand employees, their work is managed by 4 top managers! Their professional skills fit into one person's head - it's fantastic! Plus, don't forget, Matthias can do a lot more! I admire this amazing man and hope that his work and professional qualities are appreciated by the airport's financial management in the highest possible way! Thank you Matthias, you are the best of the best!
@@BikZom Agreed. No way he would have been able to record, let alone upload this video if he didn't already have a good working relationship with the operators. However, it can become an issue years after the fact. I remember how unfortunate it was when I revisited AmbuChannel, and saw that the videos had been unlisted/privated/deleted. I suggest viewers to download this video for posterity.
Wow! You showed us a side of airports that we all knew must be taken care of and maintained by somebody, we just didn't know who or what was involved. What a ton of work! Great job, my friend. Kudos from the Southern U.S.!
I didn’t think it was possible for me to love your videos any more than I already do, but you have managed to make me love them even more. So so good man. Thanks
My man here doing like 10 different roles while in my country ATC will go on a strike for 10 days if they are asked to clean up their used mugs, union says is out of scope! Man you have an awesome job, dude I would even pay to be allowed to do the de-icing, so satisfying!! Please keep these videos coming! Thanks a lot for sharing!
This guy is so talented! Talk about multitasking! he's definitely an asset to this airport! Well done! great Video!!! The Photography work is so well done! One very talent man!!
Watching this, I thought of so many complimentary things I wanted to say, but having looked through the comments, they've all been said already! What a hero - such patience, persistence and doggedness, and that's before we consider the quality of the cinematography. Just one thing - when does he sleep?
This man better be the best paid worker on the planet or nothing is fair. The amount of expertise on display here is just mind blowing. Good job M. Bjoernstroem - what a nice video too. Would love to visit someday.
So relaxing to watch this and a thousand times better than any "professionally made" documentary. Thanks a lot for making this. I love the landscape in northern sweden / near the polar circle. We visisted last new years eve and stayed for two weeks in a cabin an hour from Kiruna! -42°C and non-working car included :). Will definetly come back!
I sure hope you get paid well for all the hard work you do. Great video, I especially loved the drone coverage of you plowing the runway. I was wondering about the lights when you were plowing and then next clip I got to see how those are cleared of snow. Very interesting work that you do. Certainly a jack of all trades. Great content!
I rly love RU-vid as a platform so much. You get much more insights into the details to topics like this, than in TV. People can upload their personal life which makes it all more interesting to see. I love gaining knowledge and random facts so i have to thank the youtube algorithm ! You have an amazing channel ♡ One thing i wished you would've shown is the time at which you start different tasks. It's just interesting to me how long certain things take.
You should ask your manager for a time-domain reflectometer. It's basically a closed-circuit radar set, and can give you the distance from the instrument to a break or short in a wire.
Starting from the part that fault searching broken light, doing that alone, in a freezing environment. That is just...unbelievable. And consider you have to go back and forth to the main power control room to test it out one by one. God, I wonder how long it take..Gotta give you thumbs up 👆✊👋🙏
Its interesting to see you didn't use butyle on the new crimp/termination for the transformer. I get butyle can be a pain in cold weather to undo, but when done right, you'll NEVER have a weathering leak from just e--tape (vulk tejp). Small Layer of Tape( to make removing butyle easier next time) + Butyle + more tape = golden with good, tight, overlapping tape wraps. Used to do this on cellular towers for hot summers and freezing winters 1 hour from the ocean. Never had to re-do any of my terminations that were exposed to the elements year after year in an overall wet climate. Anyhow, love the video! You do so much out there! Keep it up mate.
38:00 Fluke makes a cable tester that will pretty accurately tell you how many meters down the line the break in a cable is. it basically sends a signal down the line you attach it to and reads the reflection back and does some math and then tells you how long away the break is. its pretty awesome stuff (but very expensive)
so, not only can you blow up rocks but you are a one-man airport! PS: when the stewardess offer you 3 sandwiches plus a gift from Poland it means she wants to take you home to cook for you so her 5hr nap isn't so lonely! trust me, I wish I were there!
You are amazing. People who watch this are amazing. People in the comments are amazing. Damn, this is all so heartwarming. It just restores one's faith in humanity. Thank you.
Your camera work is Aces. Great content. Not many guys can run over on hour keeping the viewer engaged. You told me your name once and I forgot Mr.B. Can’t wait for your next video. Peace and thanks from across the pond.
12:45 The _single_ moment in this video where my “knowledge” could somehow match this guy, would be the peek inside this cockpit. Just from flightsim’ing, that is… Darnit, flight controller, then mechanic, then ground services, GPU, load sheet, de-icing (I’m not even halfway through…) - As a fellow northerner, I know that our workdays are often very diverse, but this is just awesome…! 😅
