Originally Posted by cskafan123 (Post 3666188)

Thanks all. I appreciate your thoughts. Can the trench style rain coat be from any vendor or must be from the approved company one? I couldn't see that on crew outfitters website.

Originally Posted by cskafan123 (Post 3666188)

Thanks all. I appreciate your thoughts. Can the trench style rain coat be from any vendor or must be from the approved company one? I couldn't see that on crew outfitters website.

Originally Posted by tennisguru (Post 3666160)

A while ago during the brass shortage we had new hires out of uniform compliance because the company couldn't acquire enough wings and hat pins. And that was ok and everyone knew about it because it wasn't like these pilots wanted to be out of compliance, but the literally couldn't get the required items. I'd say in your case the company, this time by their own choosing, is not providing you the full uniform complement. That is their prerogative, and honestly it does make sense for them to not buy you a blazer you won't even be able to wear this fall when the new one comes out. But because you have not yet been provided a full uniform I would wear whatever you darn well please when you encounter cold and/or rainy destinations. And if anyone wants to call you out on that, I would just simply explain your situation and move on. If it's October, and you have not been provided a blazer, and it's 20 degrees somewhere, no one expects you to just suck it up in the short sleeve shirt. Be safe. Be comfortable. The company made this decision for you so I wouldn't think twice about wearing a Northface jacket or other professional-looking outer wear until the company provides you with the complete uniform complement.

Originally Posted by cskafan123 (Post 3666061)

Hi everyone,
New hire here. I am wondering what do you guys use for rain coats or overcoats. New hires were not given jackets because the new vendor will have those in November. Meanwhile I need to figure out what to wear as some of the overnights are in JAC . Looking at the weather forecast the mornings will be in the lower 40s , so no ideal for shirts. Any suggestions? Tnx

Originally Posted by BCan (Post 3666329)

i have a nice black packable rain jacket with no obnoxious logos. If it’s raining and/or cold outside of official winter jacket months, i grab that jacket and the reflective vest. I put both the jacket and reflective vest on/off at the jetway door. I have had zero issues.

wearing fleece at the gate and/or in front of pax is where you’ll get attention. I wouldn’t buy a trench coat out of fear of a walk around…on or off probation.

Originally Posted by bluejuice71 (Post 3666085)

Condoned by who? Had a LCA bust my FO’s balls for wearing unauthorized Northface jacket and then busted my balls for allowing him to wear it. So no mas. You flying with me then you wearing approved uniform. End of story. So noob, do not go out and by a Northface jacket please!

Originally Posted by FangsF15 (Post 3666384)

And yet, we have FA’s allowed to wear any manner of commercially bought jacket. North Face “puffy” knee length is popular with them. No standardization in the slightest.

So lighten up, Francis. Walking through the terminal in a black North Face with your hat is one thing, wearing a jacket only for a walk around outside is quite another.

Here’s to hoping the company finally addresses this “problem” by finally authorizing a North Face/Columbia type jacket. It’s happening all the time anyway, they might as well have an offering to make it ‘uniform’.

Originally Posted by Jaww (Post 3666098)

Ummmm. You can do plenty of walkarounds in the northface. GMAFB. Tell that LCA to suck it. Make sure you have your gate on a walk around too.

Originally Posted by bluejuice71 (Post 3666519)

Yeah big man, I’d like to see you attempt that. FOM clearly states what our uniform requirements are. You have any trouble with basic reading comprehension?? Don’t wear the Northface jacket. Clearly spelled out. It’s not hard people. When I do walkarounds in the rain I have a small umbrella and wear my uniform jacket. Pretty damn simple.

Originally Posted by bluejuice71 (Post 3666519)

Yeah big man, I’d like to see you attempt that. FOM clearly states what our uniform requirements are. You have any trouble with basic reading comprehension?? Don’t wear the Northface jacket. Clearly spelled out. It’s not hard people. When I do walkarounds in the rain I have a small umbrella and wear my uniform jacket. Pretty damn simple.