Carry a backpack? What kind? Unprofessional?
02-18-2017, 07:52 AM
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Carry a backpack? What kind? Unprofessional?
I've Been carrying a backpack for some time now instead of a "pilot bag" some companies frown upon it. Way more functional than any other carry on type bag. Black tom bihn synapse 25 with a kifaru stiffener plate. Does your airline allow backpacks?
02-18-2017, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Herc09
I've Been carrying a backpack for some time now instead of a "pilot bag" some companies frown upon it. Way more functional than any other carry on type bag. Black tom bihn synapse 25 with a kifaru stiffener plate. Does your airline allow backpacks?
In addition, it just looks so childish and unprofessional to see a 121 line Pilot with a backpack. What type of image do you want to portray to the public??
02-18-2017, 08:45 AM
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In my experience it is frowned upon at the regional level, and accepted at the major level. In my regional days, backpacks were specifically forbidden by our FOM and most guys would give you flack about being silly and unprofessional for carrying one. At my current carrier (with probably one of the more stricter dress codes out there), backpacks are allowed per the FOM, people carry them, and nobody judges you if you choose to carry it. Check your FOM (or wherever the dress code is spelled out) and then choose accordingly.
02-18-2017, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Herc09
I've Been carrying a backpack for some time now instead of a "pilot bag" some companies frown upon it. Way more functional than any other carry on type bag. Black tom bihn synapse 25 with a kifaru stiffener plate. Does your airline allow backpacks?
02-18-2017, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Herc09
I've Been carrying a backpack for some time now instead of a "pilot bag" some companies frown upon it. Way more functional than any other carry on type bag. Black tom bihn synapse 25 with a kifaru stiffener plate. Does your airline allow backpacks?
02-18-2017, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by idlethrust
Most airlines will not allow backpacks.Look in your manual under uniforms or appearance .If the wrong person notices it ,you can be written up for it,I've seen it happen .
In addition, it just looks so childish and unprofessional to see a 121 line Pilot with a backpack. What type of image do you want to portray to the public??
In addition, it just looks so childish and unprofessional to see a 121 line Pilot with a backpack. What type of image do you want to portray to the public??
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