Commuting in Uniform
04-21-2017, 04:06 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by flyguy94
Commute from a non kcm airport. Got randomly selected for pat down. Always wear my uniform now.
04-21-2017, 04:09 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by Count Dracula
If you don't visibly wear the ID in the cabin, (out of uniform) the aft FAs/LEO/Air Marshall may not know you are a crew member sitting in the back if they need you in an emergency or assistance in a physical passenger altercation if needed. Food for thought....
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04-21-2017, 04:20 PM
#24
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I initially commuted in costume since we were a non KCM station. I continue to commute in uniform now because I always put my bag downstairs on my own metal to avoid swimming upstream and be the first one off when I'm on the JS (99% of the time from where I commute).
04-21-2017, 05:43 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by Master of FiFi
If I am in civies I wear my badge on to the plane and then put it away. I do this so that the FAs know I am there (just in case), so that I can get a bottle of water (sometimes), and they won't give me the battle ax treatment they give the regular passengers.
04-21-2017, 09:15 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by drinksonme
OR.....you could just show them your ID, tell them your seat and that you can help if needed, and then put your ID in your pocket if you need it quickly.....which 1 time of 1,000,000 you might. BTW, do you know what the Air Marshall's/LEO's look like and where they are seated....ever. Have you ever seen any of them displaying their ID's around their neck or traveling in their respective uniforms?......food for thought. If they don't travel in full display.....why do you or any other airline employee do so?
Well, like I said above, only in an emergency or physical altercation with a passenger. I said nothing about the visual identity of an Air Marshal/LEO or their seat location. BTW, I have no reason to explain to you why I choose or not to choose to display an airline ID.
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04-22-2017, 04:59 AM
#27
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I commute on a very competitive route. 5-10 pilot JS attempting to get home on the last flight every night. A lot of times there are multiple flights leaving at the same time. It's nice to be able to identify and communicate with the guys you will be sitting up front with to see who will be trying each option. Also great way to get loads from the guys who have access. Also have had times when 3 guys split an Uber to try a different airport. I get annoyed at the lurkers who sit there incognito who can end up messing up the process of everyone trying to get home.
Once I'm on the plane in the back...Light jacket and ID away.
And as far as the ID goes. Needs to be on the outermost garment for KCM and I too have been asked to put in on in the flight deck JS so that's my routine now.
Once I'm on the plane in the back...Light jacket and ID away.
And as far as the ID goes. Needs to be on the outermost garment for KCM and I too have been asked to put in on in the flight deck JS so that's my routine now.
04-22-2017, 05:43 AM
#28
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Originally Posted by coopervane
I was in civvies on my commute the other day. Had to ride the jumpseat. Spirit captain asked me to put my lanyard on.
First time I've been asked to do that in 15 years. Is that a rule at Spirit?
First time I've been asked to do that in 15 years. Is that a rule at Spirit?
04-22-2017, 05:57 AM
#29
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Originally Posted by coopervane
I was in civvies on my commute the other day. Had to ride the jumpseat. Spirit captain asked me to put my lanyard on.
First time I've been asked to do that in 15 years. Is that a rule at Spirit?
First time I've been asked to do that in 15 years. Is that a rule at Spirit?
I never wear my ID/ lanyard/ tie while in flight.
As for commuting in uniform, add another one to the non-KCM airport, like to keep my liquids, generally better results interacting with gate agents/ FAs, lightweight jacket/ vest uniform obscuration once everything squared away.
Last edited by Cruise; 04-22-2017 at 06:08 AM.
04-22-2017, 07:22 AM
#30
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How does it look to PAX in the back when they see a guy dressed in civies sitting in the cockpit. Having your ID displayed should be mandatory if in civies and riding the jumpseat.
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