Originally Posted by
bigtime209
AA pilots aren't approved to wear the leather jacket anymore. AA wanted us not to be able to wear the leather jacket either, but we have it written in our contract that we can wear it (for now). It's a mix between guys wearing the trench coat or the leather. I wouldn't say it's a pain to wear the trench coat- the airplanes have closets it hangs in.
Wow, I didn't know AA had banned the leather... Well, that makes my decision more difficult then. I'd hoped to be able to wear a new leather jacket for the rest of my aviation career... so basically if I buy one now it will only be useful at Envoy.
OK. Thanks, that is great to know!