As a new hire last July, I was disappointed to be told we no longer are issued the leather jacket. I'm pleasantly surprised the issued coat doesn't look bad, is comfortable (no way it's fitting over my suit coat), and is plenty warm so far up at JFK and the NE as well as wool keeps ya dry when it's raining! While I'd like the leather I can't justify $450 for one on our 1st year pay... Overall the jacket fits the bill and like previously mentioned it doesn't look like a pilot jacket off duty....