What do you wear to a cargo interview?

[Airpiraterob]

kneepads

yep...kneepads, and Wells Fargo blue stickum gloves.
a full body carhartt if its cold enough. or, overalls with a red hankie and wrench in the pocket. but make sure your footwear is a decent looking pair of steel toe work boots, or cowboy boots if its not super heavy pallets. dont forget to have a spare cylinder jug in your flight case "just in case"

 

[RFtech]

unless told otherwise, wear a conservative suit and tie.

 

[kmunnpilot1]

Go all out!

I've never heard of anyone being turned away bcause they were dressed too nicely

If anything you'll stand out and they'll remember you

 

[500and2]

Proper Attire-

If you're going to be throw'in boxes...... the stardard CARHART attire would do fine!

It worked for my "Alaska" job!

-But.... I agree with the above.... never hurts to be "over dressed"..... the first impression is very important...


-God Bless our troops-

 

[hopeful]

if you dress like an idiot, expect to be treated like one. you are a professional pilot and should dress appropriately.

Dress nice and act like a professional. If you get a negative response from the company that you are interviewing with because you are "dressed to nice" then you better think three times before you take the job. It will be a @#$!hole company to work for.

 

[Riddle momma]

I recenly interviewed for a cargo job, and wore my very best navy suit with a cream blouse. I was complimented on my professional look. Guess it doesn't hurt to spend some bucks on a nice suit, even if it is for a one-time use.

 

[EngineOut]

The general rule of thumb (aviation industry notwithstanding) is dress one notch better than what you will be expected to wear to work.

I agree with other posters who opined that you can never overdress for a pilot interview.

So, if you chose the former over the latter, you have a recognized guideline.

 

[Nolife]

If you're really not sure what to wear show up naked with several outfits in tow. See what the others folks are wearing and then either put on clothes or not. You will make an impression doing this.
Personally I'd rather show up in a suit and feel like a turd if over dressed rather than looking too casual.

 

[chuychanga]

Thanks for all the responses. Here's an update on things that have occured since I started this thread:

I interviewed at a small cargo carrier that flies Cherokee 6s, 402s and Aerostars. The guy who helped me get the interview told me that the boss and all the pilots wear business casual, sometimes even jeans with a collared shirt.

So I wore a pair of khaki pressed slacks, a dress shirt, and no tie. Got the job and started training yesterday.

 

[bigD]

Congrats Chuychanga! That's awesome.