Originally Posted by Std Deviation

Where it is an issue is when you’re 12 deep in line at AA trying to commute and the incoming captain sees you, pulls you out of line and says we won’t leave without you. Or when you’re trying to check in with the cockpit. Or pushing past people at security. Without the epaulets and the salient, “I’m a pilot,” it looks like I’m a mutual fund manager or an insurance salesman trying to barge past the FAs. Can I interest you in some whole life insurance to protect your family from catastrophe? The wool coat is really great when preflighting in the rain. Wicks the rain right through to your uniform shirt. Awesome. Even the trench coat had a, “yep, that’s a crewmember,” look.