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Old 08-05-2009, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TPROP4ever View Post
I know I'll get flamed for this one but....

I always wear a hat in uniform. I think it looks professional and to me the uniform just seems incomplete without it. My airline has a policy of "hats on at all times in view of the flying public". But even before when they were optional, I wear one. Mabye its because I got used to it in the military, but honestly " why do some guys not like the hats? They shade your face on sunny days on the tarmac, and its not like they are uncomfortable, and your headset is what messes up your hair, and I would argue if the hat or headset messes up your hair its too long anyway..... Seriously why is it some guys dont like them?
I am the same way 16 years of the military will do it to you. I think you look more professional when you wear one, and perception is reality!
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Old 08-05-2009, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by donk74 View Post
I am the same way 16 years of the military will do it to you. I think you look more professional when you wear one, and perception is reality!
Hear, Hear...well said
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Old 08-05-2009, 05:24 PM
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Canceled the post.

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Old 08-06-2009, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TPROP4ever View Post
Im not going to get into an argument over something so trivial....And who said we were Pals...
Because you know you cant win the argument? And nice low blow with the pals comment. Try harder next time.
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Old 08-06-2009, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by John Pennekamp View Post
The proof is in the contract, pal. It is nearly impossible for them to fire me. How about you?
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Im not going to get into an argument over something so trivial....And who said we were Pals...

Originally Posted by John Pennekamp View Post
Because you know you cant win the argument? And nice low blow with the pals comment. Try harder next time.
Ummmm, excuse me you were the one who called me "Pal" first hence my comment, so who really was trying to deal the low blow, actually I probably would have had a discussion with you if you hadnt done the sarcastic (pal) thing in your first post to me. And I could argue that your right the last 30 yrs of representation has done wonders....hmmmm guess I need to quote the whole exchange..but hey its cool have a nice day...
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Old 08-06-2009, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by TPROP4ever View Post
Ummmm, excuse me you were the one who called me "Pal" first hence my comment, so who really was trying to deal the low blow, actually I probably would have had a discussion with you if you hadnt done the sarcastic (pal) thing in your first post to me. And I could argue that your right the last 30 yrs of representation has done wonders....hmmmm guess I need to quote the whole exchange..but hey its cool have a nice day...
It wasn't sarcasm.
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Old 08-06-2009, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by cgtpilot View Post
Minus the backpack of course! Nothing ****es me off more than watching some alleged "professional airline pilot" wearing that big backpack through the terminal. And we wonder why the public and management doesn't take us seriously!
You do know pilots said that about bags with wheels on them at one time as well? No hats required where I work (FX) and plenty of backpacks on professional airline pilots as well. Of course, I always love walking down the terminal at Brand X's hub and getting the 'looks' from others because with no hat and a backpack they assume I'm some dirty regional pilots with no respect for the game(probably true!) Btw, management doesn't take us any more or less seriously than they did at places where the hat was required

P.s. I am in the if the company requires the hat, wear the hat camp. I always did when that was the law of the land, it didn't bother me, and I always wondered why so many pilots decided to make this their big personal line in the sand, yet would let themselves get run over on every other contractual item or supporting their union but that's another story I suppose.
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Old 08-06-2009, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by John Pennekamp View Post
It wasn't sarcasm.
Well if I mistook what you meant then my apologies, it sure came across that way...its all good
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Old 08-06-2009, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Airway View Post
Stop fretting about irrelevant crap like the uniform and worry more about your professional conduct in the cockpit. Iron your damn shirt and wear a clean one once in a while,also maybe lose the dockers and the "skinny ties" and chances are no one will give you any grief.


Good to know ASA is focusing on the important things like where to buy your uniform pants (bringing up congress' focus on professionalism--yes THIS is what congress was talking about...uniforms...) and completely ignoring the actual issues like reduced rest and fatigue.
THANK YOU!
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This tells you who is paying the Congressman's real paychecks.
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