Long sleeve and/or year-round jackets

[JECKEL]

"my main concern would be the company's uniform; I'm hearing it varies from company to company on FOM policy."

NO

In reality, at least on the regional level, it varies from pilot to pilot.

 

[surefly]

In reality, at least on the regional level, it varies from pilot to pilot.

okay, i just don't want to spend 50k in training and realize that i can't land at least a regional job because of tattoos that are only visable with a short sleeve shirt.

and so you're saying, this statement isn't totally true then: "If you get caught wearing a longsleeve in summer while working for any regional, your pay will be docked to around $1,600/mo"

 

[NYCPilot]

and so you're saying, this statement isn't totally true then: "If you get caught wearing a longsleeve in summer while working for any regional, your pay will be docked to around $1,600/mo"

Untrue.
He's just pullin' your chain.

As long as you're in uniform, you should be fine. Long sleeve or short sleeve is a matter of personal preference. It's no different than someone who has a bad scar from a burn or some birthmark on their arm that makes them feel self-conscious. If you want to rock the long sleeve, thats fine. It can get chilly in those airconditioned cabins and some guys/gals prefer the long sleeve.

 

[NookyBooky]

and so you're saying, this statement isn't totally true then: "If you get caught wearing a longsleeve in summer while working for any regional, your pay will be docked to around $1,600/mo"

Actually, you will be making about $1600/mo regardless of your sleeve length. Have fun.

 

[atlcrashpad]

Sleeve issue

Surefly,

I fly for a Regional Carrier (When not deployed) and the issue of exposed tattoos is covered in our ops spec manual. No exposed tattoos while wearing a "Normal" uniform. We are required to wear the jacket during winter months (Nov thru Apr). Long sleeves are up to you. If your "tattoos" are exposed, you may have a problem. Mine are not. . I hope this answers your questions. If you need more answered, PM me.

Good Luck.

 

[labbats]

I wear long sleeves in the summer when I run out of short sleeved, and have never had a problem. There's no rule where you have to wear short sleeved, it's just that a coat is required in the winter months. You'll be fine.

 

[bugchaser]

I believe it states in our FOM that you cannot wear long sleaves without the uniform jacket.

 

[mar]

And a dark sweater

Our company will permit a dark sweater (blue or black) with our uniform in lieu of the jacket.

 

[surefly]

awesome, thanks for all your responses. i'll keep hope alive

 

[Thedude]

If you wear long sleves in the cockpit...our SOP is to point and laugh.
That also goes for guys that wear their wings on their shirt.