What practical tests did you dress up...

[TEXAN AVIATOR]

Which, if any practical tests did you dress up for? Dress up IE (slacks & tie type). I'm just interested to know because I personally think for Professional positions that a decent set of threads is a must, (Commercial, CFI, CFII, MEI, & ATP). I’ve heard of guys failing the Commercial because he was wearing shorts and his hair was too messy.

TA

 

[HAZ-MAT]

Always wore Khakis and a dress shirt with a tie for each practical test. Currently flying Part 135 Freight and every check ride has been done in jeans and a polo shirt, one was in the summer, so shorts and a polo shirt and a ball cap.
My Instrument Practical and SE Commercial Examiners both complemented me on dressing up (professionalism). One Examiner told me this story about one kid that dressed up, but he had a tongue ring, and both ears pierced, and he couldn’t take him seriously. He didn’t tell me if it was a pass or a fail, but he did say that the profession you are going into is based on Professionalism (conservative) and you need to look like a Professional.

 

[Vladimir Lenin]

hmm, good point

 

[350DRIVER]

I did not dress up for any of the practical tests, did look presentable and professional though. I do not think that the way you "dress" has any influence on the way you are treated during the checkride. A pair or jeans and a shirt should be fine, remember you are being tested on your knowledge, ability, and skills not on the clothes that you show up with. I have yet to meet one dpe or fed that failed an applicant due to his/her attire. I do not see them changing the PTS to require a dress code. I did have on a superman charm that I "thought" was hidden under my shirt for my CFI ride and the fed saw it during the oral and that did seem to p!ss him off for some reason and throughout the ride/oral he seemed to make a point out of bringing it up at numerous times. Fortunately I was well within standards and passed the ride but that was the last checkride that I had that on. Small things like that seem to irritate them. One experience like that was enough for me.

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[TZRav8r]

The 141 school I went to required applicants to wear a tie on all rides, including the private. I always thought that a bit much. After leaving there I could not bring myself to wearing a tie for another ride. Now since I'm a real professional its nothing but shorts and sandals for me!

 

[IP076]

I did certification rides for a 141 school. Most of our students did dress up. It says a lot for professionalism.

I would say definately dress up for a CFI ride.

I did have one student show up in pajama's (male student). Really didn't like that much. It just shows you where you stand on the student's priority level. If a student expects a long career in aviation I think that every checkride should be high on the priority list.

 

[Riddle momma]

I have dressed up for each and every one of my checkrides. Slaks and a blouse in the winter, or slacks and a nice short-sleeved shirt in the summer. It speaks well for an applicant. I was always complimented on my professional appearance which if nothing else brings you some brownie points. You can never have too much of those!!!

 

[empenage]

Riddle momma Is right on. Brownie points count big. Dress up, it's free. Slacks, dress shirt and a tie. No sneakers.

It's could be the difference between White and Pink.

 

[snoopy_1]

I put a tie on for the 737 ride, don't know if it helped or not but I passed.

 

[2000flyer]

Slacks and tie for all checks private through ATP. Also wore a suit and tie for both type rides.

2000Flyer

 

[Green Banana]

It should no matter what clothing that you have on when you show up for a check ride, BUT it will. Check airmen are human. They $crew up just like anyone else and will judge you by the way you dress and act. You have invested too much time and money into this education to walk in and give the impression that you are getting a burger at McDonalds. Don't forget what you are there for. Act and dress the part of an educated professional and you will be treated that way.

ALOHA

 

[ShinerBocknabtl]

I did have on a superman charm that I "thought" was hidden under my shirt for my CFI ride

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That's on account of he was a Masters of the Universe kinda guy.

 

[ShinerBocknabtl]

Not to mention the fact that if you be the one sending this cat up for his/her checkride, you don't want them to make you look unprofessional also. I always made sure my students were briefed on dressing nice (slacks, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes) and to not wear cologne.

On that issue, how many of you have flown with a crew member that wears too much cologne and it really pisses you off?
But at any rate, everybody is better off if a neat and clean appearance is presented to the examiner.

 

[navigator72]

dress code

The term "Dress for Success" definitly has a place in aviation. If you maintain your dress code to high standards, the examiners will see that you are serious about aviation.
Wouldn't it suck if were off just a bit with a question or manuever and because you were dresed like a slob the examiner gave you the pink slip?

 

[350DRIVER]

On that issue, how many of you have flown with a crew member that wears too much cologne and it really pisses you off?

Are the guys you fly with limited to certain brands of after shave or deodorant of your preference? Too funny !!

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ps>>Dolce & Gabbana is a nice fragrance

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

What a crock

If I were an examiner and a guy showed up in a tie, I'd wonder what shortcoming he was trying to overcome by OVER-dressing for a flight. That's like wearing a tuxedo to an interview. The examiner is not concentrating on what you are wearing--unless you are showing cleavage or you look like a dirtbag. Don't let your clothes distract from the task at hand....showing your knowledge and flying well. I've always worn a pair of slacks and a polo-type shirt...I spent my time before the flights concentrating on knowledge and practicing manuevers, not what clothes I'd wear.

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

And for the love of mankind, brush your freaking teeth.

 

[Flyingdutchman]

"What practical tests did you dress up"
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g'day

 

[Jmmccutc]

At my 141 school we are told to dress up for every ride, phase check and final rides. they encourage a shirt and tie, and it seems that they are not real happy when you appear in jeans (as one student did). i'm about to take my 9th ride in the last 18 months and never have i gone with out a tie, and for final rides, many of our students will get out a suit and dust it off. and no one that i know of has not worn a suit for a CFI ride, be it, CFI, CFII, or MEI...

We have always been told that this helps us develop a porfessional attitude toward flying. and recently a group of five students were interviewing for intern positions againt five students from a "rival" school if you will, and while the others had on slacks, ties, and blazers, our students went in full suits. a week later, a letter arrived form the interviewer complemnting us on how well we looked and the amout of professionalism we conducted the interview in. needless to say, those other student didn't get the jobs, we did... (i don't think it helped them that they we're all a bunch of @$$holes either... )

i think a lot can be said for how you look. it won't make you any smarter, or preform better, but you at least look prepared...

 

[340drvr]

Re: What a crock

If I were an examiner and a guy showed up in a tie, I'd wonder what shortcoming he was trying to overcome by OVER-dressing for a flight.

Thanks, HJ, for once again providing some common sense. I'd have to agree with you, if I were administering the ride, I'd think someone with a suit and tie was trying to provide a smoke screen, and I'd be inclined to drill them very hard. In the same vein, I'd also put the screws to a candidate wearing ripped jeans and a sleeveless T-shirt, thinking perhaps their flight habits were as sloppy as their dress.
Sure, if you're going for a sim-check/ interview at an airline, then dress the part, but a suit and tie for a commercial ride in a 172RG? gimme a break!