Hat issue makes it to the Media

[mesaserf]

Our pilots’ all black uniforms are functional yet hip,” said Virgin America spokesperson Abby Lunardini.

Hmmm. So I get to fly an A320 for crap wages and dress like a black jack dealer from Las Vegas?

I’m in!

 

[Captain Morgan]

For all of you who say that you shouldn't wear the hat indoors, how many of you actually take your favorite worn baseball cap off when you go into a store? Next excuse for not wearing it...

 

[Pistonpilot]

For all of you who say that you shouldn't wear the hat indoors, how many of you actually take your favorite worn baseball cap off when you go into a store? Next excuse for not wearing it...

I used to work as a bartender at a private club. There was an old-timer that practically lived at the place. He would take great umbrage to those that left their ball cap on. Made for some very uncomfortable moments. Good thing no pilots walked in.

Carry on fellas :beer:

 

[jonjuan]

For all of you who say that you shouldn't wear the hat indoors, how many of you actually take your favorite worn baseball cap off when you go into a store? Next excuse for not wearing it...

My kids are taught to take their hat off whenever indoors and to stop wearing a baseball hat after the age of 40 unless actually playing baseball or golf.

 

[anewunion]

Next thing you know, your cleaning the airplane with blue gloves on while wearing your hip new black uniform.

 

[Four Strings]

Know what is professional looking? 18 days a month off, 300k a year, ski boat full of teenage hookers. Add a house in Tahoe, condo in Hawaii, and one in domicile to hang my hat from. If wearing a jimmyhat on my head will get the above I will pull it on!
PBR

But it won't get you that. We've had hats for years and our earnings have failed to even keep up with inflation.

 

[ILUVURBANMYERS]

Ever notice that EVERY SINGLE photo of a Southwest pilot in uniform they sport a hat?

 

[Amish RakeFight]

My kids are taught to take their hat off whenever indoors and to stop wearing a baseball hat after the age of 40 unless actually playing baseball or golf.

You're scolding your kids to stop wearing a hat at 40?

Maybe wait until they're 40 and let them decide. Some may be bald and prefer to wear one out causally.

 

[Abernathy]

Ever notice that EVERY SINGLE photo of a Southwest pilot in uniform they sport a hat?

Ever notice how anyone who is gung-ho about keeping hats usually comes off as someone who has a small one? You can overcompensate all you want, but dressing up like a 4-star general before you walk onto your CRJ/Maddog/etc looks absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Regul8r]

I'd rather see all airline pilots have college degrees before we start debating whether or not a hat "makes" a professional.