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      May 16, 2017
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Swayne Martin

Swayne Martin

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If you want to become a pilot, I want to make your journey just a little easier. I'm a First Officer for Envoy Air, one of the largest regional airlines in the world, and have partnered with industry leaders like the U.S. Air Force to teach about various aviation careers. For a full bio, click the "About" tab above. Use the "Contact" tab to shoot me a message.

How To Get Your Seaplane Rating

Swayne Martin
September 12, 2020
Fun Flying, Original, Pinned, Professional Experience, Training
1 Comment
Flying seaplanes fundamentally changes the way you fly as a pilot. You're no longer held back by paved runways and can fly directly into some of the most beautiful parts of the world. I had the opportunity to...

Logging Your Flights With LogTen Pro

Swayne Martin
May 16, 2020
Advice, Pinned
When I was building flight time towards my ATP certificate, I used an electronic logbook called LogTen Pro. Tracking my progress towards meeting the numerous ATP requirements was incredibly easy with the...

5 Flights, 1 Day: Regional Airline Pilot Life

Swayne Martin
April 4, 2020
Envoy Air, Pinned, Professional Experience, Video
1 Comment
Today, the airline industry faces an unprecedented slowdown as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Aviation will rebound but it will take time and support from everyone in the industry to overcome this together....

Finally Living In Base: Chicago

Swayne Martin
June 1, 2019
Envoy Air, Pinned, Professional Experience, Video
Regardless of which airline you'd love to fly for one day, you'll be faced with the decision of whether to commute or live in-base as an airline pilot. When you commute, you can live almost anywhere in the...

Flying An F-16 With The USAF Thunderbirds

Swayne Martin
May 25, 2019
Pinned, Professional Experience, Video
1 Comment
One thing you guys asked me to do is cover a variety of careers for pilots. I'm an airline pilot and I love what I do, but there are SO many amazing career paths if you've ever dreamed of becoming a pilot....

Approved! Part 121 Airline Filming

Swayne Martin
August 30, 2018
Envoy Air, Professional Experience, Video
I've partnered with Envoy Air to produce the first airline-approved comprehensive series about becoming an airline pilot. Let's face it... Becoming a pilot is EXPENSIVE. We spend nearly $100,000 to begin...

From Flying In Hawaii To Airline Training In Texas

Swayne Martin
July 1, 2018
Envoy Air, Professional Experience, Video
1 Comment
Flying Part 135 at Mokulele Airlines gave me the chance to experience everything that a larger airline has... From other flight crews and gate agents to ramp crews, passengers, dispatch, and more. I learned...

What It’s Like To Commute From North Dakota To Hawaii

Swayne Martin
November 3, 2017
Mokulele Airlines, Video
11 Comments
After flying at Mokulele Airlines full time over the summer, I was offered the unique opportunity to continue my flying on a part-time basis, even as I finish my last year as a student at the University of...

This Is Your Chance To Be An Airline Pilot In Hawaii

Swayne Martin
July 5, 2017
Mokulele Airlines
27 Comments
APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED - APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED ON JULY 20TH, 2017 OF DECISIONS (STAY TUNED FOR MORE HIRING OPPORTUNITIES SOON!) If you've previously applied for Mokulele, follow the instructions...

First Day As An Airline Pilot

Swayne Martin
June 11, 2017
Mokulele Airlines, Professional Experience, Video
13 Comments
Mokulele Airlines runs itself in a very similar fashion to much larger Part 121 Airlines. After training, First Officers or Captains are assigned a training pilot to complete a few days of IOE, or "initial...

Mokulele Airlines Training

Swayne Martin
May 31, 2017
Mokulele Airlines, Training
8 Comments
As a relatively small Part 135 air carrier, it's pretty unusual that Mokulele Airlines has a department dedicated to flight training. Its training center is located in Kahului on the island of Maui. Upon...

I’m Moving To Hawaii! Time For Ground School

Swayne Martin
May 16, 2017
Mokulele Airlines, Video
8 Comments
After weeks of preparation, ground school for Mokulele Airlines just started. Our training base is in Kahului on the Island of Maui. Check out the big...
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  • How To Get Your Seaplane Rating

    Swayne Martin
    September 12, 2020
    1 Comment
  • Logging Your Flights With LogTen Pro

    Swayne Martin
    May 16, 2020
  • 5 Flights, 1 Day: Regional Airline Pilot Life

    Swayne Martin
    April 4, 2020
    1 Comment
  • Finally Living In Base: Chicago

    Swayne Martin
    June 1, 2019
  • Flying An F-16 With The USAF Thunderbirds

    Swayne Martin
    May 25, 2019
    1 Comment

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