propjockey
Supreme Commander
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- Nov 29, 2001
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That's for sure!
Edited to correct errors and add back part of what I wrote that was accidentally deleted when I first posted...
My dad went to the airlines after 20 years as a Navy pilot. Though he wore the required uniform and always looked clean and neat, he commented to me privately on more than one occasion about the "mickey-mouse," pseudo-military airline garb. For better or worse, his attitudes are somewhat reflected in me.
You should have seen some of the first-time 121 pilots in my newhire class at my current (hat optional) regional. Some of them were gushing all over themselves trying on hats when the uniform fitter came. When logic and lack of finances dictated restraint (you can always buy it later), emotion bought the hat. I wonder how many still wear them after finding out what a pain in the butt they are to tote around, especially if you commute.
There is nothing wrong with wearing a hat, but there are definitely a few Walter Mitty types in the airlines who think putting on a hat makes them a pilot. Looking like a million bucks is pointless if you can't fly.
My professionalism wouldn't be diminished one iota if our company uniform consisted of khaki pants and a polo shirt, especially in summer.
Edited to correct errors and add back part of what I wrote that was accidentally deleted when I first posted...
Quit because we don't like wearing a hat and voice an opinion? Please! I'm so tired of hearing the "if you don't like it then leave" argument about everything. How do you ever change anything for the better without dialogue?nimtz said:people get EMOTIONAL about the hat issue
My dad went to the airlines after 20 years as a Navy pilot. Though he wore the required uniform and always looked clean and neat, he commented to me privately on more than one occasion about the "mickey-mouse," pseudo-military airline garb. For better or worse, his attitudes are somewhat reflected in me.
You should have seen some of the first-time 121 pilots in my newhire class at my current (hat optional) regional. Some of them were gushing all over themselves trying on hats when the uniform fitter came. When logic and lack of finances dictated restraint (you can always buy it later), emotion bought the hat. I wonder how many still wear them after finding out what a pain in the butt they are to tote around, especially if you commute.
There is nothing wrong with wearing a hat, but there are definitely a few Walter Mitty types in the airlines who think putting on a hat makes them a pilot. Looking like a million bucks is pointless if you can't fly.
My professionalism wouldn't be diminished one iota if our company uniform consisted of khaki pants and a polo shirt, especially in summer.
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