Originally Posted by
M696
8 type ratings and many recurrents, I have never worn a suit or tie for a checkride...I would rather spend my time preparing for the ride than worried about what I was going to wear. Never showed up looking like a slob, just no suit and tie.
Check ride sure. You have the job. Interview is something else. First impressions should not be discounted. Having done employment interviews for a major airline, I can assure you appearance makes a difference.