Thank you all so much for being here again. 😃 I hope you like this video as it describes what I’ve been going through the last 10 years of my life. Don’t hesitate to let me know what other videos you’d like to see. Have a great Sunday and again, thank you for watching! X Michelle

@MovinOnBob

3 жыл бұрын

Awww Michelle, that video kind of chocked me up. I was so happy when things started to go right for you. ❤

@minktranslations2871

3 жыл бұрын

Wat een heftig verhaal...mooi verteld.

@Boodieman72

3 жыл бұрын

Do you ever want to do long haul flights and if you do how hard is it to get into that type of flying for you?

@aditidasgupta8913

3 жыл бұрын

You have posted a video after so many days

@aditidasgupta8913

3 жыл бұрын

This video is so good

I am a Captain for a major airline in the USA. I have been flying professionally for 22 years. You have brought up so many good points. Every flying job you have has its differences. I like flying for large airlines because of the large organization. They provide everything and you are only expected to do your specific job. No need to load baggage, file flight plans, clean the aircraft as well as many other requirements that some airlines require. It does not happen overnight. I had to work very hard, and I also changed companies a couple times to get to where I wanted to be. I dealt with low pay and tough working conditions. There is some sacrifices that you have to make to get to where you want to be. It is worth the sacrifices. I am so thankful that I love what I do so much and that I stuck it out through the tough times. It is so worth it in the end. Good luck and fly safe. Ron

@davidhutchinson5233

Жыл бұрын

Clean the aircraft? Huh? Some airlines have the pilot clean the aircraft? SMH....And I thought my profession was nuts sometimes.

@cottydry

Жыл бұрын

@Captain Obvious Maybe in this current environment, but if getting your foot in the door requires you to clean the plane, then you clean the plane. The sooner you get to the point of getting a seniority number at a major airline the better your career/life will be. You do whatever it takes to get there as quickly as you can.

@DarkJak337

Жыл бұрын

I'm considering flight school. I know you commented on this video a year ago, but what was low pay for you? Everyone paints a rosy picture, but I'm a firm believer in 'if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.'

Fantastic video Michelle, watched the entire thing whilst having breakfast :) I can relate to so many things you‘ve mentioned. I‘m happy for you that you made those experiences (so have I) and shared them with us and that you are now with a company you love flying for :) See you soon!

@mvanphilips

3 жыл бұрын

You guys should should co-vlog jet again, always a pleasure to watch you together👍🏾

@gastonrecalde669

3 жыл бұрын

@captain joe, the followers are waiting for you to date @dutchpilotgirl. It is kind of a Ross and Rachel thing. Is It going to happen someday? Will you find courage and declare to her? Will she accept? 😃

@CaraVerde

3 жыл бұрын

@@gastonrecalde669 Well, that would be an entertainment for us, but it's real life for them. I don't think it's appropriate for us to ask them doing things that may not be in their best interest, just to satisfy ours.

@thattechieguy

3 жыл бұрын

Hey captain I know that you've met Sam Chui did you shoot a collab video?? Can we have it??

@TUIfly_simpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Yo sup joe

I’m not a pilot, I’m a physician. Very similar story. Lessons in delayed gratification. I really appreciate your storytelling. You have a great ability to bring the audience along and truly feel your journey...

I never realised how poorly treated an airline pilot could be treated! You are looking after hundreds of people at a time and what a responsibility, which should be rewarded as such with all your training! I take my hat off to you and thank you for getting us to destinations safely that we can enjoy our time!!

Great story and Im glad you are successful. As a 51 year old male whos time has come and gone to be a pilot, I strongly envy you for doing what you love. I have worked in IT for over 30 years and, if I could go back in time, would have joined the US Navy to fly jets. I absolutely love airplanes and wanted to share a story for dreamers like me.... I was at the Oshkosh Air Show in Oshkosh, Wi (USA) a few years ago and had the chance to speak to an F22 pilot. Clearly, I was in awe as were so many other people around me. When I had the chance to speak to the pilot, I told him that I had been taking lessons years earlier in a small Piper Warrior and wasnt unable to finish. He looked at me and smiled and said, "that was the first plane I learned to fly in." It was a very inspirational moment for me because I, a nobody, was talking with a man who flew one of the greatest planes ever made. Even you are living my dream and I wish I could go back and do it over :( I hope you stay safe, have a wonderful career and look back years from now with wonderful stories about how well your life has been. God bless :)

I am so glad I stumbled across your channel. Being over 70 years old, and retired, knowing what I went through to get from where I started to retirement, I really appreciate knowing what you have done, the ups and downs you've encountered, in your life's journey. I mean this as the most sincere compliment I can give you when I tell you that you are wise beyond your years. You are far ahead of where I was in my decision making process when I was your age. You are so impressive with your perspective and outlook. Please keep going the way you are. You are one I can honestly say I think the best is yet to come for you!!

Crazy, I started my flight training the same year you did in 2011. I just now finished my flight training 10 years later at my flight school. I had so many financial struggles and unfortunate events that were out of my control that came up that halted my progress for years. It was tough to stay positive at times seeing my fellow friends and classmates I flew with in training go on and become CFI's, eventually Airline pilot 1st officers and Captains. I had to maintain the perseverance and patience mind frame if I wanted to success and finish. Through willpower and the love for aviation I finally achieved that recently. Finished with my Private, Instrument rating, Commercial MEL and SEL license. Now I'm working on my CFI. I was behind the 8 ball for years but in a way I'm glad I went through that struggle because it has made me stronger and has showed me that even through impossible situations your still able to make it through with patience and willpower! Now I can stand here as an advocate to give life experience to people that are new to aviation or others that are going through issues with the process. Hope this helps whomever reads to not give up!

@seane4955

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah my man!

@strawberryme08

Жыл бұрын

Training and 6 figure debt is one thing but it takes a dang long time to build the hours and people get into it all without realizing this. Took my husband till age 50 to get to an airline and he had his first flight at age 18. Graduated college with a degree in a Aviation too and never stopped flying in between monies two years to serve a mission in a other country. Age 19-21.

@embodiedbillionaire

Жыл бұрын

I already gave up, but thank you.

Thanks for sharing your story

Michelle, thanks for educating and encouraging our next generation of aviators. I am a retired US Army helicopter pilot with 8K hours in Bell aircraft. Was recalled to active duty after 911 and taught Basic Combat skills in a UH1 at the Army Flight Center. Had the great pleasure of working with Euro-NATO flight instructors, German, Italian, Norwegian, and Dutch. I also had several sets of Dutch student military pilots that I carried for the 40 flight hour course. The Dutch pilots were amazing. The Dutch government invests millions in each of these students. My Dutch pilots had already completed fixed wing qualifications in jets and then they came to the US Army Helicopter school for helicopter qualification for another 110 hrs or so. I also had the great pleasure to be invited to a party celebrating Queen Beatrix birthday. Everything and I mean everything was ORANGE! Every drink was ORANGE! All the food was ORANGE! It was amazing and great fun. Was able to visit the Netherlands 2 years ago. Loved everything about it. But those cube building in Rotterdam made me want to re-cage my attitude indicator.

Love this format!

Delighted to have found you and your channel. Loved hearing your story.

Congrats on 10 yrs of flying, its great to hear pilots passing on advice to future pilots... 👍🇮🇪

Great video! And an inspiring journey you had on those 10 years! I can relate to all what you had in those years. Happy that it worked out for you)

I enjoyed this video a lot. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Awesome video!! Really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your story

After soooo long Thank you Michelle for finally being back here! 🙂

AWESOME! I have been following you for a while now. Having learned your story, I have gained that much more respect for you! Thank you for sharing!

Great video. Thanks

Thank you so much for your videos. Loved hearing your history.

You’re something special girl! I genuinely wish you all the best in your travels and endeavours for the rest of your life! Good on you for following your instincts and heart. Cheers!

Hi Michelle, So nice to see you again! The past 10 years have seen you experience a lot of changes; good to know you have "landed" in a happy place.

You go girl! Thank you for sharing your experience. God bless!!

Wow, thankyou for this video. It is so eye opening

Thankyou Dutch pilot girl. That was inspiring. Thinking of making a change in my little 🌎 Thankyou 👍

Your first book selection is one of the best books ever written. Majorca - What a great place to be based !!!

Insightful video. Thank you

Congratulations !!! Thank you for sharing 😃

It is so nice to see an honest video about the struggles! I sadly had to turn away from the dream due to financial issues while everyone around me said it would be plain sailing if only I tried a bit harder, so I am happy to see someone speak so openly and honestly at last.

So happy to see a video from you again! As a current flight student, it is inspiring to hear about your past experiences. We have little to no idea where we will end up working after we graduate. Seeing this video really puts thoughts in motion about what to look out for in the future. Wishing you all the best and that you are back in the air soon!

Thanks Lady!!! Awesome video.

Thank you for sharing this video. It’s brilliant.

Simply great! Great to listen to the real story and thoughts / feelings behind! Happy to hear that you will hit the skies soon ! Your company is visiting at least 3 Greek islands, I hope you are flying one of them and enjoy your time in sunny 🌞 GR !! Take care !

This video just speaks pureee WISDOM, Capt Michelle! This is what everyone needs. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your truth Capt. Michelle ❤️

Wonderful story. Thanks!

Very impressive and true insight!! Thanx!!

"Kind, positive and authentic". Awesome. Thanks.

What a wonderful story, and narration about your life. You are an inspiring person, which is so needed in today's world. I was impressed with you before, and it is why I subscribed. But right now I'm impressed that this world has you in it.

Thank you for your perspective.

Glad to see you are back! Wish everything will be back to normal and fly happy!

Very interesting indeed, never realised how much you had to go through to be a pilot. Well done !

The road to the cockpit has always been tough for folks who were not fortunate enough to have military experience. It is criminal the way some of the regional airlines treat young pilots....and get away with it. These folks shoulder a ton of responsibility and often have to live like they have no job at all. Glad to hear that you've been able to break through all of those challenges and hopefully your story will inspire others to tough it out. Nice job, young lady!!

What a journey. Thanks for sharing.

Amazing video, very nice to hear all the details about how you got started!

I'M SO HAPPY I GOT TO SEE THIS...such an insightful video because -one's experience is another's learning guide...THANK YOU for this ...your truly a great mentor...once again thank you for sharing your views during your busy schedule..

What an inspiring video to return with! This will gonna help every aviation enthusiasts out there like me.

Thank you for sharing

Thank you, Michelle, for having the strength to produce such an honest video and share it with us - it is outstanding and touching in a positive way! All the best for you - you're wonderful!

Thanks for sharing! You are certainly a breath of fresh air in today's society! Never let those principles become compromised or lost!

Hi Michelle, I watched until the very end. You are such an inspiration for women in aviation. Congrats on 10 years as a pilot. Amazing video.

Again. Very nice to hear this stories. Thanks

I love flying planes, at least in simulators. I had to perform preflights each morning and sign off the simulator logbook for readiness. What I don't like about piloting is living out of a suitcase and never being in one place very long at a time. It is like being a flying bus driver. As a senior sim tech, I still made decent money, though not as much as 777 captains, but I was still pulling over $100,000 per year and working in air-conditioned buildings at one location. We still did many, if not all, the things that pilots do, like program the FMCs and perform category 3 landings when necessary. There were plenty of things to learn, especially when the airline bought a new airplane configuration. The sims were the newest generation so they all had 6-degree full motion systems and 180-degree wrap-around visual systems. We not only had to know how the airplane worked buy how the simulator simulated how the airplane works. We also had to run yearly FAA checks to see if all the simulator controls exactly matched the aircraft controls.

Hello Michelle, Thank you for the work you put in this video. As a fellow pilot, I can tell you that I found your point of view very sensible, articulate and realistic. I started my career in 2008 and I feel the same way with regards to the points that you made. We all love flying, it is an undeniable fact, but managing to maintain the balance between our passion, the people we love, our other passions and interest is an art!

Michelle, I am so happy for you that you have found a place that is making you happy doing what you love. As your video shows, life is full of ups and downs. It shows that you have worked hard for it and have your head on straight! I would love to be a passenger on a flight where you are the pilot. I know I would be in good hands! Keep the videos coming!

Brilliant Michelle, very uplifting and thank you xx

Fantastic .. Lovely to hear such honest reviews that are clear and concise. Thank you :)

Your story is such a great example of an important life lesson; don't stay where you aren't happy. Sometimes, the comfort of a routine keeps us from really exploring our opportunities and change can be scary, however, this world is too big to stay somewhere you don't see a future for yourself, or a very limited one. Great videos Michelle!

Oh wow. It's amazing hearing your story because I faced the same decision in 2009. I started my flight training but once I understood the costs I had to put that dream on hold. I did my research and with how terrible the job market was, especially after Colgen Air, it got delayed even more. I delayed until 2018, until the market turned around. My goal is to fly for UPS but my eyes are open for the best deal for me. Thank you for sharing!

Well done and photographed.I admire your attitude! well done!!

Thank you for your Honesty and i really enjoyed your video

Man have I missed your videos!! Glad to have you back!🥳

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to be back😉

Can't wait to watch this! It will give me a good insight into my future hopefully!

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it lives up to your expectations!

Great episode, for many reasons, thanks for sharing! 💥👍🏻

Great as usual !

An absolutely brilliant video…..well worth the wait for your return. Anybody looking for life lessons, aviation or not, cannot but have huge admiration for Michelle’s articulate expression of her experiences. Michelle is a huge asset for any airline or company. A free spirit and conscientious thinker. What a return to KZread.. thanks Michelle. Most of my working life has been in adult education. You are an inspiration to the next generation no matter their career choice. Your lessons of education and work apply to everyone. Brilliant 👍😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words Jaimee!

This comeback is appreciated my avgeek

Your story is quite inspiring. Thanks for sharing it and happy flying.

Honest, and down to earth. A great video. Thank you!

Great video. Left me with some things to think about. Currently I am waiting on my instrument rating checkride. When the pandemic started it left me thinking a lot about if going through with pilot training was a good idea after so many pilots were let go. It’s def an expensive task and the environment is ever changing. I’m planning on sticking it out, I love flying and really can’t imagine myself doing anything else in ten years.

I am impressed by your resolve and tenacity to achieve your life goals. I'm a 58 yr old student pilot and your shear determination encourages me to continue my life dream of being a pilot. Thank you for sharing this video !

That was such a great video. Thank you

Excellent insight. Completely enjoyed watching this video. 👍

Its so great to hear stories like this one, I recently became a FAA comercial pilot and feel a bit loss and unsure about having made de right decision on what to study. But hearing this gives me some hope

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Wishing you good luck with your career! It's always a matter of time before things get better. Hold on! Take care :)

This is great. Far too many people don't understand how dangerous debt can be. The fact that you have managed it show that you make good decisions. The public needs pilots who make good decisions.

@MrSupercar55

3 жыл бұрын

The pilot is the critical factor in every single flight. His (or her) decisions are the difference between a safe landing and a crash. That's why, not counting medical doctors, pilots are some of the best trained individuals you'll ever meet. They're trained to deal with things most steep to myth and rumour, such as loss of hydraulics and explosive decompression (provided they don't get sucked out themselves). Their choices outside of the cockpit should be equally as good as their choices in the cockpit, but we're all humans, regardless of what we're trained to do.

Awesome video. Thank you for your courage to both overcome and narrate your story.

Fantastic summary, your perseverance is quite motivating.

I love hearing the stories about your life and climbing the ladder there. I work in emergency medicine, but I became a pilot years ago, just because of the desire to learn to fly. Very few people know the struggle that is involved with becoming a commercial pilot. And even my teachers here, who have all been airline pilots or commercial pilots flying cargo or whatnot, have talked of the struggles, and I am always impressed... because you really have to want what you do. For the cost, it's like becoming a doctor here, and you end up spending enough money to buy a house just to train.

@pigs6486

Жыл бұрын

Poor thing. What a struggle.

You certainly display a very 'old and wise' head on young shoulders with your outlook on life and work. What a roller-coaster of a ride these past 10 years have been for you. But I think you have made the right decisions at the right time. and I hope life continues down the right road for the next 10 years and beyond. Yes as soon as we are allowed to travel again we will be travelling to see our family in UK. Take care and thank you for sharing your video.

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! It has indeed been a rollercoaster, but totally worth it! I'm glad for the experiences and lessons it taught me. Take care!

A very honest & informative video, well done.

I love your honesty. Good luck!

FINALLY A UPLOAD WOOOHO :DDD

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

🥳🥳

Oh, my goodness, you're back! I am glad you posted again! We have missed you deeply. You still look amazing as always. Great video, please stay safe!

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too 😉

@malcolmmcfadden9023

3 жыл бұрын

@@DutchPilotGirl You're welcome and thank you :)

@N1755L

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about the gap, glad to see that it appears that this pilot is still working, still flying :-)

I so admire you and the struggle you endured to live the dream. So happy for you and your success. Much respect.

Great Video. Thanks.

Really interesting insight into the life of an airline pilot , Michelle! Greetings from India!

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you find the video interesting! Greetings from Amsterdam!

@brucelee4996

3 жыл бұрын

@@DutchPilotGirl Vondelpark. I love Amsterdam.

Thank you very much for this video. I’m also an airline pilot and currently flying the E-190 here in Bolivia South America. Just wanted you to know that your story is extremely familiar to me. I also think that we as pilots, understand each other and know for sure that live will bring you wonderful moments that hopefully are just around the corner. All the best for you and please stay safe. Friedl!

Loved this video! It’s been so long.

Extremely honest and down to earth summary of hard work, resilience and determination to obtain your desired goal. Congrats you're a tough girl and deserve and will deserve whatever you accomplish. Good luck 👍🏻

"Overcast, 11 degrees in May" Britain feels your pain.

@DutchPilotGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@MrPomelo555

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but she has Tulips at least! 😄

@rayfinkle1487

3 жыл бұрын

Come to the southwest USA. It's sunny all the time and in the summer it's 40-45C every day.

@SonorGeek05

3 жыл бұрын

I'll gladly take that 11° weather for y'all. It's 93°F here in Atlanta Georgia, United States.

@grahamstevenson1740

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrPomelo555 They died in the fields, unpicked.

Thank you for sharing greatly appreciated

Thank you for sharing ! You appear to be so organized in your life , and you are exactly type of person I want in cockpit when I’m flying !

"Human beings adapt like no other species right we adapt to the best environment but also to the worst" - Michelle, you just gave ME such an "intuitive moment".. thank you!

You're an inspiration for those you want to pursue their dreams! Thank you for sharing your experience

Very interesting to listen to your story. Blue skies and every success with your carreer

I enjoyed this and it encouraged me more. Thanks 😘

Honest and sobering feedback, ... thank you Michelle. The saying goes: Airline Pilot is the best „Part Time“ job that one can have. Hence one has to have a fallback option for the situation where one has to make a temporary or permanent living outside the cockpit.

@richarddastardly6845

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I had something to fall back onto, it’s a gruesome industry to be in

So glad to see your back. I know why you quit doing the updates now. Never really thought much about Europe since I've been stuck in asia next to an airport.there's constant planes in and out of here during the pandemic. But only island planes mostly. To get to Europe I have to fly to s korea or Tokyo first which should happen as soon as Europe opens up.

@adrianpeters2413

3 жыл бұрын

Vance Watson same same in Laos, not stuck really, just think of England, then I rejoice at being here...thank you Laos govt. Thank you

Great video, thanks for sharing! Capt Hoolie

You are an amazing person. Thank you for sharing your life.

I know at one time Easyjet was in a big hiring mode. They were hiring for full time permanent pilots. The salary was not bad either.