One more reason to come to SWA!!

[FastCargo]

Uniforms...again...

Albie,

I do understand we airline pilots wear what we wear...just don't like it sometimes... Just...anything other than a white shirt! I had a hard enough time keeping a light blue shirt clean when I was a supply officer in the USAF.

Okay, no more uniform stuff...today!

FastCargo

 

[SWA/FO]

I say Flight suits...like you Military guys wear...

 

[RightBettor]

KC-10 Driver:

I am glad you enjoyed my commentary, it's great to know people still laugh these days! I am also glad no DAL guys got bent out of shape over my "ribbing" their uniforms. (You're thinking, "Naw, people don't get bent out of shape in this forum!!!")

That said, when I used to fly gliders on the North Shore of Oahu, the standard uniform was a comfortable pair of shorts, a comfortable T-shirt, and whatever foot wear you wanted to wear. Most guys wore flip-flops, but I wore hiking boots. (If you ever had an off-field landing, the last thing you want to be trudging around in is a flimsy pair of flip-flops.)

I do agree, with AlbieF15, in that our uniform image says a lot about who we are on the labor-totem-pole. Most doctors still wear collared shirts and ties, and you'll certainly find J.D.s wearing suits to court... though that may be a dress requirement when appearing before a judge. I am not in favor of relaxing our uniform image too much, but I agree the hat can be optional without detracting from said image.

Okay, flame away!!

RightBettor

 

[F18-FDX]

Entertaining and fun to read this post, but really, let's put it all in perspective. Hats are one thing, I agree because they can be a pain in the butt on the road, but dressing down the rest of the uniform? Those of us who have jobs, especially at the majors are in a pretty darn good position at the moment. I'm exactly where I want to be, love the company and the job. Sure, Ive got a thing or two I'd like addressed during the next contract just like everyone does at every airline, but the uniform isn't one of them. And think about all of our buddies out on the street...do we really have anything to complain about? We've all heard the non-pilot folks at every company (even the press has picked up on it lately) say how we are all overpaid and under worked, conceited and vain. If you want to add fuel to their fire and give management some ammo, just start bitching about having to wear a uniform! ha ha. I know this post is pretty much all in good fun, but it comes with the territory in my opinion and doesn't bother me. When I look at my paycheck and think about my future earnings potential, I figure I'll wear just about anything they ask me to (except that "brown" uniform, of course)

 

[canyonblue]

No more helmet, eh?

I love the leather jacket but draw the line at leather pants.

 

[skyking]

uniforms

I think looking like a banana republic general is cool! The the wider the stripes on the shoulder boards the better. The more gold on the hats the better. After all the work and money and becoming a pilot its nice to have some recognition and respect from the flying public. No hats and thin stripes on the boards make you look like some GQ model not a pilot. Lets get some votes in favor of the banana republic general!


Skyking

 

[DougCorp-9]

Why the hell would anyone wear cowboy boots with their uniform. I think that is about as dorky as you can get. Your flying an aircraft not riding a horse.

 

[luv2fly]

dougcorp,

What'r U sum kind'a YANK?

 

[JPB]

ok here is what the manual says:
"Cowboy boots are approved but the hat becomes mandatory. The pants are then optional.
One of the cockpit crew must be wearing pants at all time below 10000'.
If the auto flight functions are affected, there will be no undressing during critical phase of the flight.
Finally, common sense and professional standards demand that crewmembers not wearing pants are properly groomed and shaved. UV protection is highly recommended.
AND YES: If such crew member should address passengers in person, the hat is required. The same applies in the airport terminal.
Remember to keep your pilot license and medical on your person at all time: We have had occurrences of crewmembers in boxers, failing to pass a security check point because they had forgotten their papers in their pants, in the cockpit. Don't let this happen to you."

 

[Slug]

Time

You've got too much time on your hands.............Of course I laughed at the whole post.

Slug

 

[Lonestar]

Dougcorp-9

You've never come to Texas have you? Oh well, some people never will get it.

 

[JPB]

Spent 10 years in Texas. Wonderful people.
I took the best looking one and married her...

 

[JPB]

Just realized the post wasn't addressed to me but there is no need to delete such a beautiful testimony.

 

[tredding@swa]

Beautiful Texas Ladies...

AMEN brother JPB....

got myself one a them there goodlookin' Texas girls too!!

 

[Texan]

Amen