Hats, Coats, and Ties

[CFIscare]

After reading @ZapBrannigan post about airbuds in the sight of passengers yesterday, I happened to catch an episode of air disasters on the Smithsonian Channel last night. What really stood out doing this episode was what happened after they landed. Check out this link and fast forward to the 35 minute mark (or watch the entire episode).

The following is the actual footage of the pilots leaving the aircraft. (See the 9 minute mark for the pilots)

Now, I'll be the first to admit I don't wear my hat, but I do think its so important to come across as a professional no matter how others treat you. How you dress, talk, and perform, no matter where you are, reflect both you and our profession. How do you want to be portrayed if you were the ones they were talking about in the video?

 

[BobDDuck]

It's "recommended" procedure to do so. During an evacuation it will help the crew stand out to the passengers once outside the aircraft.

 

[Screaming_Emu]

I fly without a tie and with my top button undone. But it stays on until about 10k and goes back on around the same time.

If we have a problem on takeoff or landing that requires evacuation, I think it's important for people to view me as a professional, increasing the chances people will follow my instructions.

 

[scooter2525]

If we have a problem on takeoff or landing that requires evacuation, I think it's important for people to view me as a professional, increasing the chances people will follow my instructions.

Yeah man, you gotta do everything you can!

 

[Screaming_Emu]

Yeah man, you gotta do everything you can!

Need all the help I can get!

 

[derg]

Look at the last few maritime disasters. Few knew who the crew was or where they were.

You're paid to lead and that responsibility doesn't end when the plane comes to a stop.

 

[pete2800]

You're paid to lead and that responsibility doesn't end when the plane comes to a stop.

The pay does, however.

 

[CFIscare]

The pay does, however.

Or does it? I guarantee that if you mess something up, it will affect your pay going forward.

It's "recommended" procedure to do so. During an evacuation it will help the crew stand out to the passengers once outside the aircraft.

I'm sure you already know, but just to be clear, the point of this thread wasn't to talk solely about evacuations. It was mostly to say we need to dress and act like professionals no matter the situation, which includes walking down the terminal with airbuds in. For no matter how much you care, someone will always be watching and judging.

 

[smt6]

But what would Sully do?

 

[Apophis]

Every time you say "airbud", this is the image in my head.

 

[Nark]

Every time you say "airbud", this is the image in my head.

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This is Airbuds mom:

She had 3 litters during her tenure. One of the pups happened to be one Airbud, in one of the movies in the series.

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[CFI A&P]

Look at the last few maritime disasters. Few knew who the crew was or where they were.

You're paid to lead and that responsibility doesn't end when the plane comes to a stop.

Don't forget about maintaining your appearance so you look good on twitter when people take selfies while evacuating.

 

[Stomp16]

Or does it? I guarantee that if you mess something up, it will affect your pay going forward.

I'm sure you already know, but just to be clear, the point of this thread wasn't to talk solely about evacuations. It was mostly to say we need to dress and act like professionals no matter the situation, which includes walking down the terminal with airbuds in. For no matter how much you care, someone will always be watching and judging.

I'm not a 121 pilot, nor do I walk around with earbuds in. However, who chiseled in the stone the final ruling that walking with earbuds in, in a terminal is "unprofessional"? What about pilots using a tablet or kindle whilst walking? Unprofessional?

 

[FloridaLarry]

It's in the eye of the beholder.

Fortunately or otherwise, they come in all sizes, shapes and preconceived opinions.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

But what would Sully do?

Walk through twice. Not looking for anyone else, but for a newspaper.

I'll admit: if I had to evacuate the Brasilia, I'm not going to be reaching for my hat (especially when I could be reaching for the crash axe or fire extinguisher or flashlight(s) insead). A 6'5 guy in uniform bellowing "FOLLOW ME!" is pretty hard to miss, hat or otherwise. (Us right seat guys are the first ones out.)

 

[CFIscare]

I'm not a 121 pilot, nor do I walk around with earbuds in. However, who chiseled in the stone the final ruling that walking with earbuds in, in a terminal is "unprofessional"? What about pilots using a tablet or kindle whilst walking? Unprofessional?

These guys did.

In my opinion, if a significant amount of people think it is unprofessional, then that is good enough for me not to do it.