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Captain Maverick

@captainmaverick9 · IN · EN

Captain Maverick (@captainmaverick9), a commercial pilot and flight instructor based in India, makes aviation career and lifestyle videos. With about 7,450 subscribers and roughly 1,900 median views, the channel uploads infrequently. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book Captain

Reaches aspiring pilots in India with detailed career and training explainers

  • Median views of about 1,900 per video across 76 uploads and 7,450 subscribers
  • Top educational videos reached 15,000 to 25,000 views, showing demand for pilot licensing guides
  • Long-form videos average around 13 minutes, suited to in-depth product explanations
Best foraviation training and education productstravel and gear brands for pilots
Watch forUpload pace has slowed, with only one video in the past year, so consistency is uncertain.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Vehicle60%
Lifestyle (sociology)40%
Formats
educational explainer, career guidance vlog, tour and facility walkthrough
Tone
informative, personal
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
8 to 20 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement6.6%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to become a commercial pilot in IndiaDGCA exam and license requirementspilot training costs and salaries
Age
45%18-24
40%25-34
10%35-44
5%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇮🇳 India75%
🇺🇸 United States5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
flight training, aviation services
Affiliate links
Yes

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel description lists a business contact, and the flight training promotions in video descriptions are the creator's own services.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover pilot training, aviation careers and travel vlogs with no flagged content, including 'Crashed in Leh and.. || Day 3' which refers to a vehicle incident without graphic detail.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube7.5k1.9k0

Benchmark score: 34 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers32 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform1 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 332 days ago.

Hey! I'm Shriyansh Talekar ,a 28 year old commercial pilot who loves to fly planes(obviously) and also share my life through my lens! I also make videos every week giving aspiring pilots tips and tricks to achieve their goals faster! Join me in my adventure...... Make sure you Subscribe to my channel and hit the Bell Icon for notifications! Also go follow me on Instagram @captainshrey and get closer to a pilots life... :) For business enquiries:- captain.shriyansh@maverickaviation.in
Captain Maverick's own profile description on YouTube

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About Captain Maverick

Captain Maverick, the YouTube channel of Shriyansh Talekar (@captainmaverick9), posts long-form videos about becoming a commercial pilot in India, covering DGCA exams, licensing, type ratings, training costs and airline career paths. The channel also includes personal vlogs and journey series. Uploads have slowed considerably, with one video in the past year.

The channel has about 7,450 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,900 views per video. Audience estimates suggest viewers are mostly aspiring pilots in India, predominantly aged 18 to 34, though this is an estimate from channel content rather than verified analytics.

Brands in aviation training, gear and travel may find this audience relevant. Rates are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, which compares with $10 to $30 for paid ads. Brands seeking a niche, engaged group of aspiring pilots should consider booking.

Written from Captain Maverick's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Captain Maverick can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Captain

How much does Captain Maverick charge for a sponsored video?

Captain Maverick's estimated rate is $150 to $250 per sponsored video, based on median views of about 1,900 and a long-form format. This is a Starbooked estimate, not a confirmed price, and the creator's actual fee may differ.

What does Captain Maverick post about on YouTube?

Captain Maverick posts educational videos on becoming a commercial pilot in India, including DGCA exams, licensing, type ratings and training costs. The channel also includes personal vlogs and occasional travel videos from Ladakh.

How do I contact Captain Maverick for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly. The channel lists a business email in its public description, which you can also use.

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