Originally Posted by
G5inmind
When you are in new hire class and they want you to get fitted for uniforms. Can you decline the job offered company and get your own?
The uniforms are issued during ground school. The cost is deducted from your paycheck in installments although it is pretty inexpensive. I think the cost is paid back in six months. The company issued uniforms aren't always the best quality and the fit can be pretty poor. At least for me it was. The shirts fit me like parachutes as does the jacket.
The company may use several vendors to provide uniforms so the quality and sizing can vary depending on what company they use and when. It may be luck if you get some good quality and fitting uniforms.
You might try on the company uniforms to see how they fit. If you don't like them, only get one or two of what you need initially. The nice thing about the company uniforms is you can order them through Jetnet, they're usually very inexpensive compared to other sources, and the cost can come directly from your paycheck.
Crew Outfitters has a shop at the academy and also DFW. They have better quality uniform shirts IMO. The sizing is also much better and you can try on the shirts to see how they fit. The Crew Outfitter shirts are also less expensive at the academy as compared to Crew Outfitters online. You can save $10.00 on the Oxford shirts buying them at the academy as opposed to buying them online. Of course, they have to have your size in stock.....
There are also several places online for good uniform selections. Here's a short list:
A Cut Above
FlyByStore.com - Pilot Store & Crew Shop
BomCrew
Stop-Over Store
Crew Outfitters
Good luck on the interview.