I would check into culinary arts.

 

You're on duty, wear your uniform.

 

I wouldn't where it, but I would highly suggest wearing it.

 

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UPDATE: I'm editing this post because I didn't see the other replies to the initial post. Some of the folks state you're on duty when you dead head. I would agree with that. You have to wear your uniform when you're on duty so it was a mistake for me to say you can wear civilian cloths during a deadhead. My apologies.

I don't remember if I ever wore anything other than my uniform during a deadhead, but if I did, no gate agent ever said anything to me and they would be the ones who would stop you if they saw an issue with it. I usually always wear my uniform whenever I non-rev or deadhead because of the food and drinks I bring with me. I couldn't get them through security otherwise and head of line privileges in security are worth wearing the uniform alone.

The pilots I know who don't wear their uniform usually wear it through security and then change later.

My original reply:

You can wear regular clothes during your deadhead. Dress codes for deadheading and non-reving are the same and you should be familiar with them. On jetNet, click on Travel in the upper menu and then "Traveler Information" on the left menu. When the new window opens, click on "Guest Traveler Policies." Many of your questions will be answered there and you will know where to look for this info.

There is a lot of information scattered all over JetNet. It's not always easy to find because of all the links and the enormity of the site. After five years it's still tough to find things.

As far as meeting the Chief Pilot goes, each one of them is different. It's probably better to wear your uniform if you can, but I don't know that they will really care as long as you don't look like a slob. You're not flying or performing duties so there is no requirement to be in uniform.

 

3 15.1 B does not state you MUST wear your uniform during deadheading. what it states is "wear complete uniform IF deadheading in uniform"

That being said its easier to get through tsa in the monkey suit then it is out.

 

I always wear it deadheading.. It's just easier to deal with TSA etc.. but I will occasionally change out of the uniform if it's a deadhead last leg to domicile or deadhead to an overnight..

 

I've never walked into the chief pilots office out of uniform.. just doesn't feel right

 

I agree in concept with most of what you've said, except for the forced part.

I believe that the intent of FAA requirements is to set a minimum/baseline standard to be followed by the airlines. In years gone by, most airlines would meet and exceed the minimum requirements for training because that was the right thing to do. However, nowadays cost has over-ridden many former good practices.

I believe the airlines have been able to get away with this for a long time now, because, as you said, “they USED to attract a high-time, highly experienced pilot”. The airlines have brought this on themselves. The poor treatment and low pay have constricted the pipeline that used to produce more experienced and higher caliber new-hires. The smart airlines will adapt and modify/augment their training programs if they are to keep their airplanes flying. Those that don’t change deserve to stop flying.

 

Though you may have valid points, you are not in a position to change Eagle's training program at this time. The first airline training Syllabus is usually the most difficult; I know it was for me. Then again, if you make it through this one, the rest should be easier.

I know that in other countries around the world, some airlines have a Jet Transition (or something similar) course for people that are in your situation. Unfortunately for you, this is not the case at Eagle. If you are struggling now, your best shot is to go see the head of training or his/her equivalent and own up to any deficiencies and ask for help. Even though you may be right regarding certain weak spots of the program, if you mention them at Eagle, you will make your situation worse.