Aircrew Identification Badges

[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!