That's great and all, but regional guys are more unkept than mainline guys. It's a fact; there was a study on it.

The worst things regional guys do is come on Major Airline forums and bring up a post 5 pages back to kill a good discussion. Good job ace.

I have almost never seen a US Airways mainline pilot in a backback or windbreaker. See, the problem is that the regional guys have the exact same uniform, so you probable saw one of them. Mystery solved.

I'm sad to say that I'm saddened at the state of affairs as it relates to the regional vs mainline pilot debacle in the USA. I learn a lot everyday that I go through the motions and talk to guys and read the posts on here. In Jamaica where I grew up once a commercial pilot you were a Professional Pilot and the only thing that distinguished you from the other guy was who you worked for. Professionalism was always at the forefront however it seems in the US where aviation 'sprouted' so many guys are looked down upon(especially at the regional level) that I feel that it contributes somewhat to the lack of pride in the profession till you 'move up'. If one isn't a professional and carries him/herself as such and is treated likewise how then do they suddenly garner that respect once the uniform changes to that of a "real airline"? I've been told that a uniform doesn't fly airplanes safely, efficiently and competently from A to B and I agree, but that's just the opinion of a lowly regional pilot, take it for what it's seemingly worth.

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Would love to see this "study".:rolleyes:
Methinks someone has little pecker syndrome.

I can say with 100% honesty that I have never seen an AA guy with a back pack. Not once. That doesn't mean it doesn't happen, but it is very scarce. Windbreaker? Never. Hats are now optional at AA, which is a good thing.

I haven't seen that many regional guys looking crappy, either. There's a few; bad apple syndrome. Usually, it's the shoes and hair that stand out as being inappropriate.

I'm sorry you had to resort visualizing my penis (if that's what you're into, there's nothing wrong with that) but there is an actual study. I'll post a link specifically for you.

an interdisciplinary study of airline pilot uniforms

Thanks for proving my point.

What's also interesting is the the guys that check passenger bags at curbside wear uniforms that resemble pilot uniforms (hats, stripes and all). Coincidence? I don't think so. Just another subtle way to take us down a notch

Hilarious! I bet he was thinking to himself,"Wow, there is really a study. I'll just click on this link here... Aaaaarrrr!! How will I get him back? I know! I'll say that he proved my point! I'm not really sure what my point is but I know it had something to do with his penis. Ahhhhh penis."

Okay, enough of this immature flirting. Let's continue with the very important subject of pilot fashion.

So why not work hard to keep it up a notch? Just cause management tries to bring you down doesn't mean you have to drop to how they see you. Have pride where you are and who cares what others think of you. They aren't worth the effort.