Hats at 'Merican?

[milleR]

New leather jackets:


Also, I heard AA is coming out with its own brand of cologne that will be mandatory. It's called "Rich Mahogany".

It's just a shame they're getting rid of the many leather bound books.

 

[JordanD]

I actually just started recently wearing the hat. Still not sure how I like it, but I told myself I'd give it a try. I do notice I get asked a lot more questions by random people in the airport when I wear it...

I just get called "Captain" with it by the shoeshine guys

 

[milleR]

I just get called "Captain" with it by the shoeshine guys

meh, that's what they call everybody in uniform. I have it on good authority it results in better tips from regional FO's

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

I like our airline for pilot attire. No hats, no ties.

 

[trafficinsight]

"Good morning Captain"

"Not quite, but if you want me to kill someone for you right now..."

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[ERfly]

I would just be happy if people just wore the company tie.

Not a fan of the $700 tie "For Justice"?

 

[Adler]

I wore my hat to get oriental food in Seatle today. I'm happy I did, some cop or something was snapping pictures.

 

[Beefy McGee]

New leather jackets:


Also, I heard AA is coming out with its own brand of cologne that will be mandatory. It's called "Rich Mahogany".

That jacket looks like the smashed critter that was on taxiway N in CLT tonight. Only with less blood.

 

[nimslow]

It is generational. My parents and grandparents look at a pilot wearing a leather jacket and see him as a professional and want him as their pilot. They see a pilot wearing a blazer and think it is a "male stewardess" and don't trust him. Just an observation.

It's not that generational. My wife says the same thing, and she is in her 30's. My LAA leather jacket has served me well and kept me warm for many years, I'll miss it. FWIW, I can't ever remember flying with an 80 captain, who had "captain" on his name tag, even the CKA's.

 

[nimslow]

and look like an idiot wearing a puffy jacket with a random blank Velcro patch. Fits in well at Waffle House I guess.

Better than looking like a pedo flasher in the trench coat, although that probably fits in well near most of our new hotels.

 

[jtrain609]

Better than looking like a pedo flasher in the trench coat, although that probably fits in well near most of our new hotels.

An overcoat is proper outerwear when wearing a suit. Done properly, you should look like Gordon Gekko on the way to ruin some lives.

 

[AAPalmTree]

I'm at Southernjets, so, NO. But some still don't wear them. Don't care. The ones I have an issue with are the ones who walk around with it in their hands, so when accosted by the Hat Police, they can quickly put it on. If you are going to make a statement, have the stones to back it up. Leave the hat at home and tell the HP to go shove it.

"Where's your hat?"
"It's in my bag."
Why aren't you wearing it?"
"It's too small."
"Why don't you get a bigger one?"
"It wouldn't fit in my bag."

 

[Cav]

An overcoat is proper outerwear when wearing a suit. Done properly, you should look like Gordon Gekko on the way to ruin some lives.

Exactly.

 

[ERfly]

I'm at Southernjets, so, NO. But some still don't wear them. Don't care. The ones I have an issue with are the ones who walk around with it in their hands, so when accosted by the Hat Police, they can quickly put it on. If you are going to make a statement, have the stones to back it up. Leave the hat at home and tell the HP to go shove it.

Hat Police? Are they the same branch as the APU Sheriff?

 

[nimslow]

An overcoat is proper outerwear when wearing a suit. Done properly, you should look like Gordon Gekko on the way to ruin some lives.

I was speaking to the comment about the leather jacket as layover wear. The "trench coat with jeans" look is dumber, IMHO. Personally, I think the "all weather coat" looks more like a "uniform" item, but it's not long enough to be useful. Plus the trench coat is a royal PITA when doing walk arounds, if any bending or kneeling is required.

 

[learhawkerbe400]

I'm at Southernjets, so, NO. But some still don't wear them. Don't care. The ones I have an issue with are the ones who walk around with it in their hands, so when accosted by the Hat Police, they can quickly put it on. If you are going to make a statement, have the stones to back it up. Leave the hat at home and tell the HP to go shove it.

Idk what southern jets is. Yea I could care less if they were mandatory and someone didn't wear them. Just saying when they're optional and someone wears them most of the time they're a tool.

 

[Maximilian_Jenius]

Idk what southern jets is.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_(letter)

 

[derg]

I like our airline for pilot attire. No hats, no ties.

I keep wanting to order a craft beer and a plate of wings when I see you guys in the terminal.

 

[derg]

I wore my hat to get oriental food in Seatle today. I'm happy I did, some cop or something was snapping pictures.

A submarine commander.

 

[skyw82]

Pilots are such jock bullies.