Interview suit a'la fractionals..

[flyzimex]

I was just reading a thread on the "major board" regarding what color of suit to wear on an interview. I was surprised and uke:to see how many were saying they had worn a navy suit, white shirt and red tie at their interviews. Maybe it's my European fashion sense that's wrong here, but to me that does not sound like a nice looking combination. More like something you would wear further back in the plane serving tea and coffee in my opinion. Is this a code within the majors/121 airlines, or does it apply over the whole industry?

On my upcoming interview I'm planning on wearing a black suit, nice blue shirt and probably a nice subtle blue tie, all very "business dressed" looking.

And of course I know it's not the clothes that will get me the job, but more my outstanding personality and aviation skills .

FZ

 

[CALRepublic]

I don't think it matters that much, I've seen guys wear gray, dark brown, black, and obviously the standard- navy blue, white shirt and red tie. I've always gone with the navy blue and red tie.

Just make sure you don't stand out, no indivualism. Blend in, look like one of the team.

 

[glasspilot]

I'd wear a T-Shirt with big block letters saying "HIRED" on the front.

Show them you're confident.

At my upgrade oral / sim I walked in wearing my 4 stripes already and told him, "It's YOUR job to take these off me! Now...what's your first question?"


Self confidence goes a long way in this industry.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

IOW, you're uke: eurotrash?

j/k


Navy blue makes the most sense. As one poster pointed out, you blend in/fit in better. No independant minds on the flight deck!

 

[BlueandWhite]

I've done the gray suit, maroon striped tie and white shirt. Four interviews--four job offers.

That said, I'm sure it wasn't the suit. Just look sharp--suit and shirt pressed, shoes shined and a decent hair cut. That's really all you need.

 

[flyzimex]

IOW, you're uke: eurotrash?

Guess I had that one coming after revealing my heritage, but it 's all good. No hard feelings. I know what I am, and what I'm not . .

As long as you guys keep this thread to the original question and don't make it into a US vs. Europe battle. There are lots of good things on both sides of the pond in my opinion..

FZ

 

[Jafo73]

Some people believe the red tie is a 'power' tie and the dark suit is more professional/business attire. For what that's worth...

 

[flyzimex]

Some people believe the red tie is a 'power' tie and the dark suit is more professional/business attire. For what that's worth...

And me who always thought red was the color of a Christmas tie :0. Now I know better..

FZ

 

[solafide]

I wore the navy suit, white shirt,and red tie (darker red) at Flex interview. Apparently they didn't hold it against me.

 

[fischman]

I don't think the color of the suit is as important as your overall appearance. Do you look professional, or do you look like a pimp on 82nd Ave? Both can wear suits.

Use good judgement.

 

[JungleJett]

I wore a tan'ish suit with a tie that easily could have been mistaken for a NJA tie...I figured they could get an ideal about what I looked like in a NJA tie. They bought it and I got hired. I was the ONLY one who did not wear the standard interview get-up...except for the woman in our group.

 

[CA1900]

Quite honestly, I don't think they care about the specific color scheme; they only care that you look professional.

I wore a navy pinstripe suit on one day, a charcoal gray the other. Blue ties and white shirts with both. It looked sharp. I got hired.

Another guy wore a fairly bold royal blue shirt under his suit. It looked good, but I thought it was kinda risky... You know what? He got hired, too. We were in class together.

Wear a nice suit of your choice. That's it.

The specifics are not critical for this interview; your presentation and demeanor are much more important.

 

[netjetwife]

I was just reading a thread on the "major board" regarding what color of suit to wear on an interview. I was surprised and uke:to see how many were saying they had worn a navy suit, white shirt and red tie at their interviews. Maybe it's my European fashion sense that's wrong here, but to me that does not sound like a nice looking combination. More like something you would wear further back in the plane serving tea and coffee in my opinion. Is this a code within the majors/121 airlines, or does it apply over the whole industry?

On my upcoming interview I'm planning on wearing a black suit, nice blue shirt and probably a nice subtle blue tie, all very "business dressed" looking.

And of course I know it's not the clothes that will get me the job, but more my outstanding personality and aviation skills .

FZ

FZ, a red, white, and blue color combination is American (think of the flag) so perhaps it is your European background that makes it seem odd. My husband wore that look with the darker red tie as Sola mentioned. That said, I agree that it is the overall professionalism that matters most. Good luck with your interview. Best wishes to all applying. NJW

 

[7777]

At my upgrade oral / sim I walked in wearing my 4 stripes already and told him, "It's YOUR job to take these off me! Now...what's your first question?"

ROFL, THAT was funny!

 

[flyzimex]

FZ, a red, white, and blue color combination is American (think of the flag) so perhaps it is your European background that makes it seem odd.

NJW, I fully understand the meaning of red, white and blue for an American and I fully respect that.

Guess I should wear a yellow suit with a blue shirt (Swedish colors). Not sure what color for the tie .

Oh yeah, I just remembered. DO NOT stick out too much . Guess it's back to plan A then..

FZ

 

[netjetwife]

FZ, I didn't mean to belittle your knowledge. Those Swedish colors do sound a tad bright. Whatever you wear, make sure the interviewer is spending more time listening to you rather than looking at you... and you'll do fine, I'm sure. During my husband's interview for AA one of the pilots was so nervous he kept mopping his face with his tie--no kidding. By the time the guy went in to interview his tie was a mess. You're getting prepared well in advance and that bodes well for your interview. Best Wishes! NJW

 

[WabiSabi]

If you're interviewing at Skybus, wear a dark green suit with a brown shirt or vice versa!:laugh:

 

[Hobbes]

If you are interviewing at Flops, wear dark brown or black....then the sh!t you will have to wade through won't leave as obvious of a stain.
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[acaTerry]

IOW, you're uke: eurotrash?

j/k


Navy blue makes the most sense. As one poster pointed out, you blend in/fit in better. No independant minds on the flight deck!

Or in spelling class

 

[blueridge71]

Dark suits are professional and businesslike. I have worn dark green and gotten hired. Red/maroon ties are considered power ties. Just start looking at how many politicians and businessmen wear the combination (like President Bush and Donald Trump).

As someone else said, your goal is for your appearance to blend in with everyone else so you can dazzle them with your superior intellect and flying skills, not distract them with strange clothes. Think of it as the uniform for the interview.

Of course, if you don't have a superior intellect and flying skills, then maybe you do need something to distract them.