do the pilots here wear their caps?

I view the uniform cap as very functional, and I'm required to wear it. If it's windy or raining outside...I can don the cap...go outside for a walk around inspection and return dry or non wind swept. That's what I like about the long overcoat and cap. You can survive harsh conditions outside and return to the cockpit dry and professional looking. (Although, on the layover you look like a flasher wearing the long black overcoat while cruising thru the mall.)

I have a ball cap that I wear while flying during sunny conditions. A lot of the bald guys wear caps and sunscreen to guard against skin cancer.
 
B767Driver said:
I view the uniform cap as very functional, and I'm required to wear it. If it's windy or raining outside...I can don the cap...go outside for a walk around inspection and return dry or non wind swept. That's what I like about the long overcoat and cap. You can survive harsh conditions outside and return to the cockpit dry and professional looking. (Although, on the layover you look like a flasher wearing the long black overcoat while cruising thru the mall.)

I have a ball cap that I wear while flying during sunny conditions. A lot of the bald guys wear caps and sunscreen to guard against skin cancer.
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This is why I wear the hat/trench option instead of the "top gun" approach. Practicallity ... and a little tradition.
 
As Chicaga said, hat is optional at our company, and I do not wear it. I've seen a few more people wearing it in the winter months, but the majority of pilots here do not.
 
I see... I guess i'll be wearing mine hopefulyl one day, I think it just adds to the professionalism of the uniform, something that is being lost I think
 
taseal said:
I see... I guess i'll be wearing mine hopefulyl one day, I think it just adds to the professionalism of the uniform, something that is being lost I think
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I dont think its being lost. From what I know the hat is something to wear in the terminal if your working and if you want to or the company requires it. I know at one time UAL required it all the time until the pilot enters the cockpit then he/she may remove the cap. The professionalism hasnt been lost it just may have evolved a bit in regards to comfort.
 
SeanD said:
I dont think its being lost. From what I know the hat is something to wear in the terminal if your working and if you want to or the company requires it. I know at one time UAL required it all the time until the pilot enters the cockpit then he/she may remove the cap. The professionalism hasnt been lost it just may have evolved a bit in regards to comfort.
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I think its funny how airline pilots (or curbside checkin vice-versa) are starting to look more and more similar. I saw a checkin guy wearing the cap, the long trenchcoat, tie, and lil epaulette style things. I swear, look so similar to a pilot.

Somethings wrong there. No wonder pilots get questioned where the bathroom or airport operations related questions so much...
 
As someone else mentioned with skycaps donning the hats, I do not think hats brings professionalism, but now takes it away. It is the same with white coats, scrubs and doctors - now the food people wear white coats, and the guy who empties the hospital trash wears scrubs -

When you have laborers trying to imitate professionals with dress but lack the class, decorum, professionalism and knowledge you have, you need to stay one step ahead of them - unfortunately with a pilot uniform trapped in tradition it is hard.

I personally think there should be efforts to prevent this imitation.
 
I_Money said:
As someone else mentioned with skycaps donning the hats, I do not think hats brings professionalism, but now takes it away. It is the same with white coats, scrubs and doctors - now the food people wear white coats, and the guy who empties the hospital trash wears scrubs -

When you have laborers trying to imitate professionals with dress but lack the class, decorum, professionalism and knowledge you have, you need to stay one step ahead of them - unfortunately with a pilot uniform trapped in tradition it is hard.

I personally think there should be efforts to prevent this imitation.
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I see what you mean... the bag carrier guys wear those caps here too (but its see through, like a net) I dont know I always saw professionalism in them... the army has always had them, pilots, older police (I think NY still has'em actually)

something about those hats that I have always loved... and me being a hat person (when someone goes somewhere I always ask for them to bring me a hat lol) I always looked forward to wearing one :D

well its that and also me having receding hair to kinda cover that up :(
 
We don't have caps.

During winter though the dress code gets a bit more lax... if you need it to keep warm, you can have it. Some of the captains wear seal skin hats even.
 
taseal said:
I see what you mean... the bag carrier guys wear those caps here too (but its see through, like a net) I dont know I always saw professionalism in them... t
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Here's the problem. Joe Traveller In a Hurry doesn't have time to notice if it's got netting or not. He might say "That skycap didn't even ask to take my bag! How rude. I'm gonna complain!" when in fact, it was the Captain trying to make it to his 20 minute connect while switching aircraft in the hub. On the flip side, you might get "Man, the pilots of this airline are really unprofessional. They're all lounging around with their hats sideways and their shirts untucked."
 
FlyChicaga said:
Optional as well at my company. I don't wear it now, but I've been toying with the idea of getting one and wearing it again. We are having some issues with pilot appearance lately, so I'm thinking about getting the hat to help out with that.
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You know, forget I even wrote this. I don't know why I would consider the hat. The hat sucks. I'm glad they are optional.

I think this will be the one and only time I'll quote myself.
 
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