He is a pilot who has just passed his checkride. Quite nervous about the first flight with real passengers and sits in the co-pilot's seat

The flight begins and the first pilot asks Tyler to radio the passengers to have a good flight.

"Okay how the fuck does this thing turn on? I'm not used to such radios. Wait, is it already on? Ahem, dear passengers, We ask that you fasten your seat belts at this time and place all luggage under your seat or in the overhead bins"