Aircrew Identification Badges

[Tgaug6300]

With all the different Aircrew ID Badges available out there (Jepp, Universal, and Arinc), which one does your operation use, and why?

Thanks!

 

[BoilerUP]

Badges...we don't need no stinking badges!

Seriously though, we have IBAC IDs, but given the way we operate we really don't use them unless there's a "need".

 

[Cat3C]

We have IBAC badges - not convinced they are all that important but have always worn them as needed out of the country (never been asked to have them available). Easy to obtain

 

[Gulfstream 200]

I wouldn't bother if domestic.

We only have them for a few Intl destinations that look at them and write the ID number on the Gendec and match that at arrival and departure. Always good idea to have one, even in Europe...but is a necessity in the Mideast, etc. No big deal.

IBAC/UV/ARINC - whatever is cheapest.

 

[Tgaug6300]

Thanks guys, we have world-wide ops and are currently using Universal Badges. I didn't know if there were really any benefits with any of the other companies. Again thanks for the replies.

 

[semperfido]

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[can99]

I actually make our badges using this place online, cheap, simple, customized to our company logo/colors and quick. https://www.fullidentity.com/ ... they even put a pretty hologram on it too. Works great for our ops throughout the middle east and asia.

 

[ultrarunner]

We just carry around our SIDA badge. Never been asked to see it except at home ;-)

 

[semperfido]

Just have a Uvair badge on lanyard with home airport badge. Rarely use it. Crew luggage tags are strongly frowned upon where I work.

 

[2000Easyguy]

Thanks guys, we have world-wide ops and are currently using Universal Badges. I didn't know if there were really any benefits with any of the other companies. Again thanks for the replies.

We use company issued badges, no problems. You're probably aware Dubai does not accept laminated ID's, but carrying US PP works fine.

Why would a dept. frown on crew ID bag tags?

 

[gern_blanston]

Why would a dept. frown on crew ID bag tags?

Good question.

 

[ditch]

IBAC- Quick turn over time and good guys. They will incorporate your company logo into the badge as well if that matters .

 

[semperfido]

We use company issued badges, no problems. You're probably aware Dubai does not accept laminated ID's, but carrying US PP works fine.

Why would a dept. frown on crew ID bag tags?

Easy targets as flight crew. Keeping s low profile security wise. No uniforms, no crew tags, try not to stand out any more than necessary.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Easy targets as flight crew. Keeping s low profile security wise. No uniforms, no crew tags, try not to stand out any more than necessary.

This.

Many places do not wear the pilot crap - stripes, IDs, crew tags on everything, $12 polyester shirts, etc as to not stand out as targets.

I like that policy and did it for years, unfortunately now we are to wear the goofy uniform overseas, but I'd really prefer not to. I still just use a regular brass name tag on my bag with an email address, no CREW CREW CREW stuff with my USA address and pictures of my fancy Bizjet or business card from an evil Western entity.

However, some folks still think looking like a NYC Bellman gets you better service in all these faraway, exotic locales...(like it did in the 70's)...

While its usually pretty easy to tell who is a gringo, being discreet is always best policy IMO.

 

[semperfido]

yep, very true. we like NOT identifying with the airplane. low profile.

 

[PMVULB AvMgr]

You're probably aware Dubai does not accept laminated ID's.QUOTE]

Please explain why?

 

[Tgaug6300]

Many places want to see the photo embossed into the badge. If the card is laminated they feel as though another photo could be laid over the correct crew members' photo and then laminated.

 

[AA717driver]

So, what will Dubai accept?

TC

P.S.--I'm reasonably sure G200's license plate reads "GV CAPT". :laugh:

 

[Gulfstream 200]

So, what will Dubai accept?

TC

P.S.--I'm reasonably sure G200's license plate reads "GV CAPT". :laugh:

No, mine says "GRUMMAN"...as any seasoned "G" pilot in the community knows its called......and yes, and I have the jacket, hat etc

But really, I have a picture of a corporate pilot, well known on these boards, who took his family Christmas picture decked out in his flight department logo/Gulfstream windbreaker.

No $hit....now thats pride!

 

[2000Easyguy]

Easy targets as flight crew. Keeping s low profile security wise. No uniforms, no crew tags, try not to stand out any more than necessary.

Gotcha, thanks for reply!

 

[2000Easyguy]

So, what will Dubai accept?

TC

P.S.--I'm reasonably sure G200's license plate reads "GV CAPT". :laugh:

US passport (though you'll get the blue and green stamp) or non-laminated crew ID.

 

[AA717driver]

US passport (though you'll get the blue and green stamp) or non-laminated crew ID.

Will the "blue and green stamp" keep me out of TLV?

G200--Um, yes, I guess the 'G-wear' was over the top on my Christmas cards.

 

[2000Easyguy]

Will the "blue and green stamp" keep me out of TLV?

G200--Um, yes, I guess the 'G-wear' was over the top on my Christmas cards.

I've only been there a couple of times, but they seem to understand the situation of flight crews. (And they know not to stamp your PP). I've never had the situation reversed. Maybe someone else can chime in on the pleasure.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

I've only been there a couple of times, but they seem to understand the situation of flight crews. (And they know not to stamp your PP). I've never had the situation reversed. Maybe someone else can chime in on the pleasure.

LBGG will let you in with just about anything...I have plenty of Saudi visas, Dubai stamps, etc...and was there last month, not an issue. They will ask, multiple times, during the "interview" what the visits to Saudi, Qatar, Dubai, etc. were for. I mean WTF buddy, like I went to such a craphole as Saudi Arabia (or Israel for that matter) for a personal vacation? WTF get a grip Isaac.

(No, dont answer like this...)

Its the reverse role that will be an issue, hence the Jordan stop leaving LBGG Southbound. LBGG wont stamp anything, they know the drill. Still good to travel there on your #2 passport just in case (IMO) - Friendly people and hot broads, always enjoy the Tel Aviv trips.

TC - you look good in anything, even a polyester airline pilot uniform...