Crew Outfitters Uniforms?
 

Are the uniforms at crew outfitters (or anywhere other than twin hill) acceptable?

Basically what I'm trying to figure out is, how can uniform items be replaced quickly (stains, tears, lost, etc.) Without waiting on twin hill to ship it out? Preferably a physical location one could just go to and purchase?

From what I’ve seen there the items that comply are the jackets and epaulets. The sweaters cater to Mesa. Not sure if they sell the trousers or shirts, haven’t looked. But the shirts seem generic enough, a lot of us get them elsewhere anyways.

A Cut Above can overnight ship (if you want to pay for that) uniform color trousers hemmed to your needs, in addition to shirts. Higher quality and better fit than the issue anyway.

The book says that only Twin Hill issue is acceptable, so take that for what it’s worth.

Twin hill shirts messed up my neck, I got a rash from those.

I agree, they destroy my neck. Is it too late to get the new alternative uniform shirts for free?

Thanks for the info!

What are you all doing for shoes, any recommendations that comply?

Ecco Helsinki, cost 150 but theyve hardly shown any wear in just under a year. Soles are still in great condition. No metal shanks so you can keep em on thru non kcm entries. Only downfall so far, and possible with most shoes/boots is glycol makes em slippery in the cockpit.

Get whatever your favorite brand is, just look for the "airport compliant" sticker on the box. That means that they do not have metal shanks that set off the metal detectors. As for soles, if you want to spring for it, take the shoes to a local cobbler shop and have them resoled with non-slip vibram soles with construction boot treads. This will run you about $60. I had a pair of Rockports that cane with a soft rubber dress sole. They wore down slick in about 6 months. I had them resoled with Vibram non-slip construction soles over 2 years ago, and they barely show any wear.

Bostonian Flexlights are great.

I'll second. Good shoes.

These are really comfortable, and wont set off any metal detectors. Only thing is they're a little pricey at $140

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Anyone know when twin hill is going to update the yearly half priced allowance per the contract?

Plus they let people know you like to party. Pairs nicely with a Member’s Only jacket when going to dinner on an overnight. Pro tip: wear your crew badge as well, you never know when a restaurant may offer a discount.

Lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At a previous CA's recommendation I bought some Ariat Roper's while in training.

Cowboy boots aren't usually my thing... but I love these boots.

They look good in the uniform, hold a polish well, look good with jeans when not on duty (only packing one pair of shoes on trips), and have no metal in them so you walk right through security.

Does the A Cut Above Midnight colored pants pass for AA issued pants? The issued pants suck

And is there and alternate jacket to the trench coat? I don't plan on carrying a sawed off under it so does the all weather constitute an acceptable replacement? And can you return the POS trench coat?

Pants don't really match. I have the A Cut Above midnight pants and compared to the issued one. Yeah, company issued uniform quality is at best - Subpar. I've worn the ACA shirt a few times and haven't really gotten the "hairy eye" from anyone.

Yes, the all weather coat, the leather jacket, and/or the cardigan.

How does the company reimburse the 50% for the uniform after the year. So we have to submit an expense report or is it done automatically if you do payroll deduction ?

Is the AA GREY pants on A Cut Abv the old style uniform or does it match the current uniform?

The current uniform is effectively dark gray. The vendor calls it midnight melange because it has hints of blue, but from a distance it looks like dark gray suiting. A Cut Above trousers are dark gray. I find that they are a very close match to the blazer.

Anyone order any items off of the alternate uniform list from M&H Uniforms? If so, can you attest to the quality as compared to the original issued ones?