CFI Uniforms

[CougarAviator]

slacks, tie, and either a short sleeve aviator shirt (for summer)or long sleeve dress shirtj for winter..........NO EPAULETS (sp?)!!!!

Just my two cents............

 

[FlyLady]

The point is, look at what kind of operation you've got, who your customers are, and give them what they want. Trust me, wearing a spiffy uniform doesn't make you a good pilot. Being the best at what you do, and taking care of your job makes you a good pilot. You can wear all the uniforms you want, but if you suck, then you suck. If you're good, then you're good. Just do your job the best you can do, and let the chips fall where they may.

Have to agree with you. Although it may be different for the professional schools/campuses, I think the average flight school operation would do well to drop the uniforms, epalauts, etc. From personal experience, it doesn't mean diddly squat. I trained at a very laid back school where shorts and a T-shirt were not uncommon for instructors in the heat of summer. But the quality of the instructors was top notch. On the other hand, I went up with a CFI while I was out of town on business (about 2/3 through training). Everyone, including the secretary, was wearing uniforms, epalauts included. The CFI was terrible! He could not explain properly, had trouble communicating with SoCal approach and got so freaked out that he cut the lesson short, headed back to the airport and wouldn't even let me attempt to land the plane. Worst flight I ever had! I won't even call it a lesson!

MY point is: clothes do not necessarily reflect the quality of the person.

 

[check6]

I currently have to wear an epaulet shirt with no epaulets(the morons at the top thought of that) and a tie. I hate the **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** thing!!! It's hot!! Thankfully on the weekends when no one is around I at least take off my tie. I think I'm gonna propose a polo shirt idea.

 

[350DRIVER]

If you don't like to wear the uniforms then quit and go elsewhere, pretty simple in my opinion. You will find many flight schools throughout this country that don't require their employees to wear them. One or two "unhappy" uniformed instructors aren't likely to influence a flight school to change a policy regarding this. One of the best things about this country is that you are free to move elsewhere should this be that big of a deal to you.

"Jee Mr. Benson, Johnny and Sally just don't like to wear these uniforms so I guess we will drop the dress code and everyone will be happy."

 

[Kream926]

why do we keep diggin this thread up people?

 

[b757driver]

All depends on whether you want to stand out from the crowd or be a part of the crowd! You make the choice. It's not that big of a deal, folks....

 

[rumpletumbler]

Where I teach we wear Flight Instructor Uniform

 

[JRSLim]

Where I teach we wear Flight Instructor Uniform

Niiice. I gotta get one of those, especially for those summer flights to Phoenix.

 

[Almerick07]

khakis with logo polo tucked in, friday is casual friday and we wear jeans and logo polo. the weekends it is a free for all...the one thing to look forward to on a 7am saturday flight.

 

[SigAV8R]

I think it should be a T-shirt with the epaulets, tie and buttons screen printed on like the "tuxedo shirt" only for pilots! Seriously, khakis and nice shirt should be fine IMO.