What do you wear while flying.....
02-05-2009, 08:25 PM
#11
Chief Jeppesen Updater
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: Executive Transport Driver
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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted
I was tempted to go with the polo shirts for my flight department, I really liked it, but decided against it. The image portrayed to the passengers and people you meet is an extension of your company. Although, I knew our guys would still be professional with or without polo shirts, I thought operating a multi million dollar company asset warranted a professional appearance.
We wear the same thing as our sales people and management team wears. Nice shirts (fine mesh polo or long sleeve depending on the time of year) with company logo embroidered professionally.
It presents a nice uniform appearance, without too much formality. Of course the fact that many of our customers ride on the airplane in blue jeans and work boots might also allow for a bit less of a white collar presentation.
Personally, I think that the look of the uniforms isn't as important as the professionalism and courtesy of the crew during direct and indirect interaction with your passenger/customers.
02-06-2009, 02:12 AM
#15
Flying Farmer
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: Turbo-props' and John Deere's
Posts: 3,160
Previous job was 135 freight, so it was really whatever you wanted.
Current job, combination of at khaki pants(except fridays!), and either company polo shirt or button up. Look halfway decent and there's no complaints
Current job, combination of at khaki pants(except fridays!), and either company polo shirt or button up. Look halfway decent and there's no complaints
02-06-2009, 10:18 AM
#18
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,498
It varies. The owner of the aircraft also charters it to the FBO which mantains it. So, if we're flying with the boss its just standard Khaki pants and polo shirt. We break out the classic pilot monkey customes when we fly a charter.
02-08-2009, 01:53 PM
#19
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 23
It Varies
For temperature reasons, between Memorial Day and Labor Day we wear the company polo with black slacks. Outside of that we wear standard full uniform with epaulets. International is always full uniform.
One of our client's companies is jeans and white or black dress shirt from the lowest level worker to the highest. So, when flying for that company we wear jeans with a white dress shirt and black shoes. Believe it or not, I don't miss the tie.
At first our Chief Pilot was concerned that a more casual look would affect crew behavior. But, as has been discussed, it's the people that make the crew, not the uniform.
One of our client's companies is jeans and white or black dress shirt from the lowest level worker to the highest. So, when flying for that company we wear jeans with a white dress shirt and black shoes. Believe it or not, I don't miss the tie.
At first our Chief Pilot was concerned that a more casual look would affect crew behavior. But, as has been discussed, it's the people that make the crew, not the uniform.
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