Had the pleasure of flying with him, class act , great check airmen. Enjoy your retirement

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken, it was always a pleasure.

@charlesdugnolle2216

3 жыл бұрын

Always looked forward to a sim check with Jack. Enjoy retirement

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlesdugnolle2216 It was always good working with you. When you always came in well prepared, my jobs as a check airman was easy.

@ii_chieflaw8272

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot I'm a American airline pilot

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@ii_chieflaw8272 Hi Chris. What Equipment and Base?

I'm such a sap, started tearing up when they did the water jet for him. Such a nice show of thanks and respect.

The 757 is an absolute beast of an aircraft, unless Boeing decides to re-engine there will never be another aircraft like it..

@jackjessup-Pilot

2 жыл бұрын

It was a pilot’s dream. Best thrust to weight ratio of any airliner ever made.

@b320max8

10 ай бұрын

Wich won't make any difference. There are 1000s of pilots on planes not being 757s, convinced that their 787s/a350s/whatever8sevens are the best planes ever made...🤔

@swaviator9623

5 ай бұрын

@@b320max8 he never said it’s the best aircraft in history, he said there won’t be another one like it

Life is too short .. by the time you've mastered something you're retiring .. and then can't tell the difference between a Monday and a Friday.

@TomDobyMowerRepair

3 жыл бұрын

gonna quote ya on that haha

@maxvanderstricht1159

3 жыл бұрын

That's what life is I guess? One never stops learning

@stevenhocking6407

3 жыл бұрын

If you don't focus on achievements, then it's no longer a problem

@DJaquithFL

3 жыл бұрын

@cori williams .. Depends upon what you do and how it changes over the years. The more technical the job the more changes over the years.

05:32 the way you go over the panels and press about 100 seemingly random controls without hesitation is impressive ... you two earned your bread Jack.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

We are trained to do flows and we do it the same way every time. It gets to be second nature.

@MagicTurdd

Жыл бұрын

do something for 20,000 hours and you should be able to do the same

I remember flying with you (FA)! Only took about 2 years for this to come across my KZread feed. Beautiful landing! Happy retirement!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking care of our pax and also us as we went from place to place.

Fantastic! Water salute is one of the great moments in any pilot's career. Congrats!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was an honor and a privilege.

Retired Center Controller here. I always enjoyed working the 757's. If only all jets had the power that this one has (yes, I'm talking to you, CRJ-200's and E145's lol). I'm glad you received a well deserved salute at the end. On my last day, I took a selfie of me walking out of the doors for the last time. Not the same lol. Congrats on your retirement.

@jackjessup-Pilot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. You probably told me where to go a few times. The 757 was definitely one of the best power to weight ratio airliners ever built. The perfect combination of automation and hands on control. I loved it.

@seeburg220

Жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot Ha ha! Maybe! If you ever flew from the NY or DC area to DFW down J6, then yep, I probably did. I used to ask your airline to fly an 8-mile offset, so you could blow by the slower planes. Loved that capability you had for doing that.

@jackjessup-Pilot

Жыл бұрын

I used to fly in and out of JFK, EWR, and DCA a lot. I had the last departure out of DCA on September 11, 2001. I put my experience on my KZread page if you would be interested in seeing it.

@seeburg220

Жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot Thanks Jack, I just watched it. Wow, that's an informative perspective you had; thank you for sharing that. I had worked the evening shift on the 10th, so I was awoken on the morning of the 11th, by a phone call from my Dad. He told me to turn on the tv and in a shaky voice, said "the world's coming to an end". My Dad was a Huey pilot in Vietnam, so for him to say that, really rattled me. I went to work that afternoon and it was surreal. 4pm, there were only military planes in the air. Normally, there would be thousands of planes. Side note - I have a friend who was supposed to be on AAL 77 that day. His company changed his plans the day before.

In this day and age, seems very few careers have such a respectful and accomplished retirement send off. It’s awe inspiring to watch. Can’t imagine the feeling of coming off the runway to a water canon salute. Congrats. Great great video.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

It was very satisfying. Thanks.

I was on an AA 752 into Miami one night many moons ago. Swear to god some people didn't know we had touched down it was so smooth. Never forgot that one.

@ivanlussich8146

4 ай бұрын

Congrats Capt. I am from Uruguay. I flew AA in 2004 SAO/ MIA on a 777, fully packed flight in a middle row seat with four guys. I didn't realize we had arrived, was half asleep and landing was so smooth! B777, what a superb aircraft, have flown In them SAO/ LON, SAO/ PAR, SAO/ MIA. Also love the 757, flew in it PAR/ LON, MIA/ LGA, solid aircraft indeed.

My retirement flight (American Airlines, May 98) was on a 767. I remember grabbing for the windshield wiper knob because when the fire truck water hit the windshield, I couldn't see outside. I remember thinking "I don't want run off the taxiway on my last flight". It was bittersweet moment when I parked the brakes for the last time.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George, it sure was a great way to make a living.

Very touching. Must be hard to leave that flight deck, knowing you are never going to fly an airliner again.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

This is such a great video because we get to see a badass first officer who knows his flows backward and forward and is the ultimate support and an immensely experienced captain transition to the next chapter of his life. As a pilot working through my ratings, both of these guys serve as an inspiration in different ways and this video plays in my mind constantly.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliments Matthew. Both of us served in Flight Training and Standards, but we believe the vast majority of our flight crews would have a similar performance. I am enjoying my retirement and Brian continues to be a star (although humble) at American. We appreciate your comments. Jack

@matthewrammig

3 ай бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot That’s awesome, I hope you’re enjoying retirement. My goal is to fly for American. I’m an Ambassador in Piedmont’s Cadet program.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 ай бұрын

That’s great! BTW, I forwarded your comment to Brian (the FO) and he asked me if I paid you. 😂. You probably have a great career to look forward to. Jack

@matthewrammig

3 ай бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot Hey Jack, thanks so much for forwarding my comments! That was very kind of you. Yes I am really excited to fly for Piedmont and then go onto American. I was referred to Piedmont from Bob Pantazis an LCA for American. They’ve been absolutely fantastic so far.

Congrats on you retirement captain! Thank you for always getting us passengers safe to our destination.... Currently finishing my PPL and hoping to finish all my ratings by 2023, and one day be on that left seat like you! Dream big and work hard!!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

All the best to you Andrew.

@andrewkaram6236

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot thank you sir!

Happy retirement Captain.

Glad to be in this memorable video, as a Crew-chief marshaling the aircraft at the gate

@sherriejessup5630

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for guiding me in safely on my retirement flight. We always depended on your guidance to put the nose wheel right on the block.

Now the commander will be on his tractor, cutting the grass of his beautiful villa, thinking of his magnificent travels!

@jackjessup-Pilot

2 күн бұрын

Sounds like a great plan 👍🏻

Congratulations on a great career Captain Jack! I hope you are enjoying retirement and I hope you still get a chance to get up in the air once in a while.

@jackjessup-Pilot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Retirement is great!

Happy retirement Jack! Stay safe and take it easy. I love the 757!

I admire your job! And now that you have retired, there isn't really much to say, other that enjoy your live and time off, we all thank you for your service and we wish you well, thanks for bringing so many people home safe! You are amazing and always be remembered! 👏👏👏

@jackjessup-Pilot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabriel! It was a privilege.

The 757 is a very "sexy" plane...so slim and agile

@SPiderman-rh2zk

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good thrust to weight ratio as well! A lightly loaded 757 climbs like a homesick angel!

I was fortunate enough to have the jump seat when my Dad landed his 767 for the last time at KMCO. Like you, he was pure professionalism all the way through the checklist.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@darrellparkhill

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to reply. What are you doing now that you’ve retired? My old man is driving his T-6 like he stole it, and sometimes he lets me sit in the back...

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrellparkhill I was doing some volunteering with the USO, but restrictions because of the virus have greatly curtailed that. I guess I mainly spend time with my wife and we always seem to having a lot of things going on.

Congrats Captain.🏆 Next to the 1011, the 75 was my favorite airplane. Enjoy your retirement.🇺🇸👍

The Boeing 757 is a very beautiful plane, fly fine, and is roomy.

I was an Airline Service Supervisor and Manager for a UPS contractor from 2000 to 2003 at the Richmond International Airport. During those times, UPS was operating DC-8s, 727s and 757s for my airport. By far my favorite was the 757. I used to love watching the plane taxi away before hitting the runways and taking off. Just hearing the engines rev up gave me internal excitement. Almost 20 years later, I missed that. Enjoy your retirement Sir!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is first officer Mark Walberg speaking...

Great to be in the front row of you last approach and textbook landing. The 757 was my favorite jet as a passenger, take offs were the best Disneyland "E" ticket. My Grandfather was hired as a pilot for United in 1928 when he was 21yrs old. Sadly a number of years later he was killed in inclement weather. I was only able to find two his colleagues that made it to retirement in the 1960's. Aviation safety and technology has evolved to your "routine" safe and textbook landing in the past ninety years. Happy retirement!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post, I appreciate it.

Even as a student pilot myself it’s amazing to watch them hit all those switches and buttons like it’s second nature (because it is!!)

@jackjessup-Pilot

Жыл бұрын

We learn flows and do it the same way time after time and then back it up with the checklist. It does get to be second nature.

@scottr3999

Жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot I salute you as a fellow USAF AIRMAN and your second career flying a beautiful 757 for a class company. May God bless your 2nd half sir!🇺🇲

@jackjessup-Pilot

Жыл бұрын

@@scottr3999 Thanks Scott. I appreciate it.

3:05. I love how the co- pilot grabs the dashboard as like an "oh shit" handle even though it's all good.

@ThatGuy-ob2yw

3 жыл бұрын

I do this too as an F/O, mainly it’s because I’m tired of holding myself back into the seat from the braking action so I just prop myself up on the glare shield. Kinda like how if you brake hard in a car you push into your steering wheel

Scared to death of flying. You make it looks so safe and easy!!! Have safe retirement!!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I plan to stay safe and sorry you are scared of flying. It sure makes covering long distances easier.

Thank you for your service sir. Have a great new chapter in your life.

Landing at KPHX, Phoenix Sky Harbor's runway 8. Both the 757 and it's larger wide body sibling, the 767 are fine aircraft. Happy retirement captain.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you/

@donnaviestenz7773

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in yavapai county AZ Thanks for the great vid. Have a great retirement. God bless capt!!!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnaviestenz7773 Thanks and may the LORD bless you also.

Congrats ✈️ No mistaking that PHX approach. 57 is my absolute favorite plane.

@jackjessup-Pilot

4 ай бұрын

Mine too!

Familiar Captain. He is so relax & happy to handle the 757 Bird . . 👍. Good Luck Capt.

Nice landing Captain have a great retirement ✈️

great video! my dads a retired 757/767 captain with delta and misses it everyday since retiring in 2003

@stefkadank-derpjr1453

3 жыл бұрын

My boss's husband is a Delta pilot that just retired but he wasn't quite expecting to retire or wanting to retire this early but Covid happened.

I have a friend who's long time AA pilot. He shared with a lot of stories both rail n air. I'm Glad to know they treat air guys way better then us rail guys. Glad to know you had many good flying years.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great job and a blessed career Jack. Me, I only fly the 757 on FSX, can only imagine how responsive, agile, and fun it is to fly from the pilot's seat for real. Enjoyed watching and enjoy your retirement

@jackjessup-Pilot

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, It’s a great plane and I wish it was still in production. I was just starting my airline career when the 757 became operational and now the airline industry is retiring them. I feel privileged to have flown it for the vast majority of my career.

After 757 production ended, it took Airbus 20 years to come up with a worthy competitor. I used to travel constantly for work. If there was severe weather, this plane would climb, turn, and manuver like none other. Only us av geeks knew how capable (and beautiful) these planes were.

@jackjessup-Pilot

10 ай бұрын

It was really good.

Great video, love the landing sound effect! I hope retirement is treating you well...I appreciate all pilots who safely transport the masses from one place to another. Cheers!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

OMG, I laughed out loud the gentle scream on touch down. Funny, happy retirement Captain. Nice job, beautiful bird.

What a fantastic landing! I wish I could’ve been there myself. The 757 is unlike any other aircraft and I will miss it as a passenger. Thanks for sharing this video!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

Congratulations Sir, enjoy your well deserved retirement 👏. Keeping people safe 👍

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. I appreciate your comment and I am certainly enjoying retirement.

Had a 75 FO landed so smooth the flight attendants never knew we touched the runway in kdfw from kslc. On the employee train out I asked if they were the drivers of the flight I just deplaned and the captain said the FO’s done that before. As a mechanic I don’t normally get along with bus drivers but these two landed with under a g load. First anyone knew of the landing was the braking and bumps on the runway

Happy retirement Jack, I hope you’re doing well!

The Boeing 757 has always been my favorite jet airliner, was this the Captains last day of work?? Man these guy are living my dream, I was studying to be an Airline Pilot, went to a flight academy did great on the entrance exam but I needed a co-signer for the tuition. I had nobody for that my dream never came true because of lack of money. I guess God blesses other people more than others 😢

Aww man this is an amazing video. The point of view is what passengers dream of seeing. Excellent shot cameraman. Awesome landing captain. I heard you were retired. Enjoy every minute. Thank you for your service

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I assure you I am.

Dream job! Love watching cockpit views. I was wondering why they got sprayed with water. Was thinking it was a new airplane being delivered but after reading the comments I see it is the captains retirement. Happy retirement! Hope you make more airplane videos from your experience.

Greased it. I only have a PPL and have no desire to fly commercial. But I honor your dedication, hard work and career. Appreciate you Captain.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

The 757, what a perfect airplane. Though I’m just an avgeek I’ve always loved flying on it. Even had the pleasure of getting a visit to the flight deck, it was quite spacious for a narrow body. Excellent landing and happy retirement!

@jackjessup-Pilot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I was blessed with a great career, but I am also enjoying retirement.

Well done there, sir. Happy retirement!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

SO COOL! I love this! Happy Retirement my friend...

@jackjessup-Pilot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. It was a great career and I am enjoying retirement.

I have SO MUCH RESPECT for a pilot that turns off his FD when hand flying 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but to honest, the ILS was out of service and having the flight director on would have been distracting.

@paulnobleii4239

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot I completely understand lol.

1:14 isn't that an Airbus autopilot alarm ?

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

I think you heard an airbus alert come over a radio transmission.

@Senseimatty81

3 жыл бұрын

Good catch both!

@jjsifo1

3 жыл бұрын

That was a radio from another aircraft

Im working on my flight journey now as well and im hoping as soon as I finish my military career ill have an airline set up for me for the rest of my life, great landing Captain!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

All the best Travis. I hope you enjoy it (both military and civilian) as much as I did.

@traviswhite6721

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot thanks sir, unfortunately after 10 years of service im going to miss out on becoming an military aviator, but now it puts all of my focus on the civilian aspect which I'm extremely excited for as well. Thanks to gents like you for leading the way.

My good friend retired on the 757 out of PHX tells me he loved every min in that plane !

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@KCFlyer2

3 жыл бұрын

One of the guys in my cycling group is a retired TWA Captain that flew 707, 727. 757 and 767. I asked him which one was is favorite, and without hesitation he said 757. He said flying that plane was like driving a sports car. He loved it.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@KCFlyer2 He got that exactly right.

Enjoy your retirement, sir! I've just recently graduated from Air Force basic military training and I hope to commission in the next few years and ultimately, fly :) thanks for the tangible inspiration - stay healthy and well!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Niko and thank you for serving our country! I am a good bit older than you but still " I am an American Airman..."

@nikos9711

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot Aim high, sir! Always nice to stumble across a fellow airman!

Congratulations sir - enjoy your retirement!

Well done and happy retirement!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

even though I never flew the 75, this landing was amazing. Happy retirement!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that.

And THAT, is how we do THAT. Smoov like budda.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Yep and nice weather helps too.

Good job and happy retirement 😎🇺🇸

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Fantastic stuff, great landing Captain. This is one of Boeing's greatest machines! Happy retirement sir!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

Congratulations on your last flight and retirement, Jack. My dream as a youngster (born in ‘54) was to do what you did. Regrettably, my vision went to 20-220 in 6th Grade and that pretty much ended that dream. I flew a great deal through the years and will never forget my first 757 flight. In the region I usually traveled, 727’s and 737’s were my usual aircraft. On that first 757 takeoff roll, I couldn’t believe how much I was pushed back in my seat, then it seemed like we were rotating way too soon… but up we went… fast! I envy that you got almost 30 years in that gorgeous aircraft. Cheers! ~ John in Ohio 👍

@jackjessup-Pilot

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. It was a great career. I see you are in Ohio. I was born in Youngstown and lived in Boardman until I was 15.

@Primus54

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot Thank you for the reply, Jack. I’ve lived in several states east of the Mississippi, but was born in Columbus and now live here for good. I know Youngstown and Boardman well from my work travels. Enjoy your retirement and thank you for sharing your final flight. ~ John. 👍

Did your retirement coincide with this particular 757? My favorite airliner by far and a shame there's nothing to replace it, yet.

@jackjessup-Pilot

4 жыл бұрын

This was my last flight before retiring. The fire trucks giving me the water salute was coordinated by our chief pilots office. I was fortunate enough to fly the 757 from 1989 to 2018 and now American Airlines has retired the fleet. I feel like it lasted for my flying career.

@javerney

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your retirement captain! Nearly 30 years flying the 757, impressive. I was fortunate enough to have flown to San Juan from Baltimore and back on American 757s two dozen or so times. Suck a shame the retirement was accelerated for 5 types in the American fleet. I will never forget the first time flying in the type, America West 757-200 Nevada livery. Thanks for sharing the water canon salute with us!

@brkitdwn

3 жыл бұрын

@@javerney It was actually Arizona.

@Cairannx

3 жыл бұрын

I flew as a pax on Icelandair 757 a couple of times ... always was fun taking off from Keflavik, you could pretend you were on one of the F15s that were there until the mid 2000s when they spooled up the engines hehe.

@justing42

3 жыл бұрын

757 mechanic here....good plane, nice to work on, and responds well to being thumped with a hammer

Beautifull landing, regards from Mexico City.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Congrats for the journey, Captain!

@jackjessup-Pilot

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was indeed a privilege.

Good day mate . Your one of the best Pilot 🙂👍🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲cheers from Australia

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, Good day!

Congrats on your retirement! May I feature this landing in one of my next episodes? Of course with a link back to your original video. All the best to you!

@jackjessup-Pilot

5 күн бұрын

Yes of course!

Love the vipers at the end. Just because you’re retiring doesn’t mean you’re done working. ❤

@jackjessup-Pilot

6 ай бұрын

The schedule now seems to be more favorable. 😉

Nice vidéo...it Will become a souvenirs...soon And what a bumpy runway...we ll miss the workhorse 757...wait for next gen and see... Thank you for sharing

My 1st 757 flight was from Portland, Oregon to Anchorage on a TWA 757 in the spring of 2003. It was a very comfortable aircraft to travel on for business. I'm sorry it was discontinued.

@jackjessup-Pilot

5 ай бұрын

Those of us who flew it loved it. Go Bucks!

From now on, every night is a Friday night and every day is a Saturday. Enjoy your retirement.

@stopclickbaiting2553

3 жыл бұрын

@Tx 223 retirement usually occurs when the person has enough money to be finically stable for the rest of their life. If you miss work their is many jobs you can still do it’s not like you just can’t work anymore and for a pilot he can just be an instructor and still make good money

Congratulations and happy retirement Captain!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@joecarpenter4522

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know (Ret) AA 767/757 Captain and CKA Currie Nunnery? I believe he retired in the early 2000s but I had the privilege of serving with him when I was an instructor/check instructor at L3Harris Flight Academy (KSFB). I greatly appreciated his thoughts and stories!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

I did not know Currie. I was originally an America West Pilot and we merged with American in 2013, so he was retired before I had a chance to meet him.

@joecarpenter4522

3 жыл бұрын

Understood sir. Currie is a hoot!

Good one. I for sure will miss the 757.

Great last landing, so smooth I expected to hear a 5 call-out. I've had the pleasure of experiencing a landing in the cockpit of a 757-300 and it wasn't as smooth as yours! I congratulate you on your retirement, Captain. May you always be happy and healthy. Regards from the state of Israel.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We didn't have the 5 foot call-out installed on our fleet. I love your country and I was there last February and came back to Phoenix just before all the travel restrictions kicked in. I keep your country in my prayers. Shalom.

@barake7550

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot Glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting Israel, Captain! I actually spent last February in North America and got to go visit the Boeing Factory, watching closely how they assemble the Dreamliners, 747-8s and 777x. I am an avid planespotter and Air Force veteran, it was a nice surprise to learn American are going to fly to LLBG soon. Can't wait to spot them.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@barake7550 Well Barak, we have something else in common - I retired from the U S Air Force. It was exhilarating to watch Israeli F-16s fly over when we were at Masada.

@barake7550

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot Oh this is too good! Were you an airman in the US air force? What equipment did you get to fly?

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@barake7550 I was an Instructor Pilot in Air Training Command. Most of my time was in the T-43 which is a modified B-737 used as a flying classroom for student navigators. They are all retired now and the Air Force doesn't produce very many navigators anymore. After that I also served as a Liaison Officer in the Reserves helping to recruit and evaluate young people who were applying to the Air Force Academy and for AFROTC scholarships. I retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel. It has been right at a year since we went to Israel and I know this virus has had a significant impact on the tourism industry. Hopefully we will get through this sooner than later. I always felt it was a privilege to visit your beautiful land.

This came on my feed as a recommendation and I’m grateful it did! One person left a comment about your hand gliding over those 100s of controls with such ease ... AMAZING! Made me think of my Dad who worked and retired from Bellsouth here in FL ... They had “Bring Your Kid to Work Day” and he took me with him even though I was a grown kid, LOL! I’ll never forget sitting in that manhole with him watching him splice a 6” fiber optic cable with literally thousands of fibers insulated in multiple colors that was also full of a sticky petroleum jelly substance! I looked at him in amazement and asked him “Who are you??!!” He laughed and replied “Ah, this ain’t sh*t! We’ve got an easy day today!” He had a different send off when he retired of course but the same amount of respect was given by his colleagues ... I miss him a lot ... I lost him 1/31/17😢 Can’t wait time see him again someday! ✈️Mr. Jessup, thank you for sharing this with us and congratulations ... Enjoy your retirement you worked so hard for! I appreciate the opportunity to think back on my Dad as well! ✈️

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kay, I feel privileged to have been a part of helping you remember your Dad. I am enjoying retirement and I am pretty glad I retired before all these virus-related restrictions and complications became part of all of our lives.

@kayelise8875

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot No doubt Mr. Jessup! What a toll this has taken on so many peoples lives in so many different aspects ... So thankful for your kind response and it’s awesome to hear that you’re 🥂🎂🍷Enjoying your Retirement🎂🍷🥂! I had kind of wondered after having such a rewarding and adventurous career along with serving in the military how it would feel to figure out what next?!?!?😁 Keep on keepin’ on!!!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@kayelise8875 I volunteer at the USO, but once again the Virus has drastically cut down on that also. Having said that, we still are keepin' on.

That must be bitter-sweet. All that knowledge and experience stops abruptly.

@jackjessup-Pilot

4 ай бұрын

It is, but I count myself fortunate and blessed because I got to do what I really desired and by the time 65 rolled around, I felt very content .

Great! Finally, some happy pilots! Thank you.

I have to admit that I got a knot in my throat and a tear in my eye watching your last flight. Thanks for sharing.

@jackjessup-Pilot

11 ай бұрын

It was a bit emotional. I knew it was coming as I approached 65 and I was ready. I miss parts of the job and I am grateful I got to do this for my career. What’s funny now that I’m retired is I wonder how I found time to work.

An excellent approach and landing Captain. Shows your experience. The 757 is the first jet I ever went on as a passenger. Beautiful aircraft, visually stunning with the RB211s mounted on the wings. Only Icelandair and Jet2 remain operating these beauties in Europe. Boeing made a grave mistake prematurely ending the 757 production. A Happy Retirement Captain.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are right - A great aircraft.

You can tell that you really loved your job. I don’t know how you can walk away knowing you probably won’t fly again. Good luck. 🍀👍🏻

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Coongrats Sir, job well done for so many years !!!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was a privilege.

My favorite aircraft! Congratulations to the captain!

From a former AA crew member congratulations and enjoy your retirement!!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What a fantastic landing! This is a great video

@sherriejessup5630

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was privilege.

Only thing cooler would be me driving on the 10 right below you at that moment! Fantastic!

Very smooth sir. Enjoy your retirement!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I do.

Very nice! Congratulations on a nice long career. My son enlisted in the Air Force as a teen and got to spend his first six years or so working on the C5. He loved that plane and eventually came to pilot it. Then he had to go to Riyadh for a year where he flew a King Air, quite a change. Now he is flying a small plane out of Scott AFB, just escorting military personnel around the states. In six years he will retire, just about the same time his dad does. Then on to commercial flying...he hopes. Enjoy retirement!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and tell your son we appreciate his service. Until the virus curtailed a lot of activity, I was volunteering with the USO at MEPS.

@jankirschke7425

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot Hopefully you will be able to get back to those activities before long. It seems like you enjoyed your time in the AF.

My dream that I wish was real! Congratulations!

Congratulations Captain!

Brought a tear or 2 seeing you shut the engines down....lol .. Enjoy AZ!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right. It was a great career, but I do like being retired.

Congratulations Captain. Enjoy the fishing!

Congrats, and the ammount of dedication you got replying to over 600 comments is just amazing

@jackjessup-Pilot

2 жыл бұрын

I just feel privileged that people have enjoyed watching my videos and I want to let them know I appreciate them (you).

I love the 757. Like a rocket ship with wings. I'll miss them.

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

It is a great airplane.

Congratulations, Captain ! May your days be filled with happiness. God bless !

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do feel blessed. Psalm 37:4

Congrats on your retirement! I'm 31 and working on my commercial certificate, hoping to make it one day!

@jackjessup-Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Amazing landing. I really can’t imagine the feeling you must’ve had on this flight knowing it was your last. Hopefully I’ll be a captain one day and be able to experience a moment like this. I’m working on my private pilots license right now.

@jackjessup-Pilot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Owen, It was quite a day and it capped off 43 years of flying for my career after flying privately in High School and College. I wish you the best. This is a great time to be a pilot as there is a shortage and professional pilots they will be in high demand. It was a great way to earn a living!

@imissyoumom7644

Жыл бұрын

43 years! That’s awesome! My grandpa flew for Alaska Airlines for 35 years or so. I would love to hear your stories!

I wish I had become a pilot. I love commercial aviation. Too old now to even think about it and I don't know where my passion for it comes from but I'm so envious of these guys

@jackjessup-Pilot

4 ай бұрын

It was a great career. I decided to become a pilot when I was 15 and set my goals at that time. It does help to start early because it takes a lot of time and perseverance.

@gearoftones8585

4 ай бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot yeah I know. I don't even know how I would have been able to get into it at a young age. It seems like an expensive hobby to begin with and I didn't come from a well off family. What a career though. I make do with my flight simulator and watching videos like this all the time. There's just something about those big machines that has me in awe of them. My dream is to one day be allowed to sit in a cockpit during a flight to just watch but these days even that is unlikely because of security etc which I can totally understand but it would be a dream come true.

@jackjessup-Pilot

4 ай бұрын

You are right about the expense. If it hadn't been for the Air Force, I probably would never have been able to have that career. Being a military pilot first was a blessing, but one has to be willing to serve in the military for a significant commitment. Having said that, being an Air Force Pilot was one of the most rewarding times of my life. You build up time and experience and get to serve the U. S. but you don't get rich in the military. Still, it was great and I would not have changed a thing.@@gearoftones8585

@gearoftones8585

4 ай бұрын

@@jackjessup-Pilot it's a great thing to be able to look back on your career like that and be satisfied that you did something you enjoyed as opposed to having regrets. If you can get to that point, you know you actually did something good with your life.

@jackjessup-Pilot

4 ай бұрын

Thank you @@gearoftones8585

Capt, I know it’s been said many times already....but congrats on a long and safe career...and thanks for your service! Just curious if while in retirement, you ever get to punch some holes in the sky in any GA airplanes. I’ve been flying since 1977 and don’t think I could ever fully give up the addiction. Open invite to you for a ride in my Baron if you ever get to Long Island. She doesn’t have the awesome power to weight ratio as the 75....but she still climbs out like a homesick angel! Andy