Just to set the record straight. Colgan PILOTS do not wear wings unless with their blazers. The FA's do with their white shirts. I have noticed a lot of the male FA's sport an outfit that looks like an incomplete pilot outfit. I think it looks like crap, but thats just one of many things I feel that way about here. Anyways I'm sure we have some tools running around with backpacks and ipods in with mirrored aviators on their head, but who doesn't.
I'll be honest...I've NEVER seen that. Not saying it doesn't happen, but I just have never witnessed it myself--and I'd notice something like that. If it is happening, I don't think it's the senior guys, at least not the ones I know.
Honestly, there is nothing that looks worse than a mismatched crew. one pilot wearing leather and one in the blazer, or one FA with a tine and one without looks absolutely hideous.
Ever see the movie 12 O'Clock High?
Its about a bomber squadron whose performance has deteriorated to the point they can find their butts with both hands.
How does the new guy fix the problem? From the first minute he starts ripping people about things like uniforms, salutes, etc.
Professionalism starts with the basics and goes right up the line to the important stuff. If you can't even wear your uniform correctly, your professional conduct in the rest of your job is seriously in question.
Yeah, but I ain't calling my FO before a trip to coordinate. Sorry.
You already upgraded? Damn Steve that was quick!
Same can be said for all airlines.
XJT FO's don't iron their shirts.
PDT FO's eppaulets look like hand me downs from their CA's. (The Sr. FO's)
Colgan FO's carry backpacks (OMG!!!)
since this is an "ATTN: Q400 crews" thread i feel compelled to add this one
Tell you co-workers to wear their ties. I dont mean in the plane, in the crew areas, etc, but in the terminal. I keep seeing guys in terminal C walking around sans tie and the top 2 shirt buttons undone. While still wearing wings, bars and presenting an ID. Wear it all or take it all off, but this halfway stuff just looks sloppy.
are you guys doing the long montreal or just a short one? Im going to miss that one if it goes away on our side.
Nothing wrong with carrying a backpack! They're very convenient and hold a lot of my crap. I'm not spending $100 on a bag with a 1st year FO salary.
Yes there is, your a pilot now act and look like one.
I completely disagree. I don't actually wear the backpack. I place it on top of my rollaboard. The only difference between a backpack and a duffel bag is the backpack has two straps.
My bad, I read it as you where using a backpack in place of a kit bag.:crazy: A backpack like your using it looks ok. In fact I am looking for a set up like Doug has backpack / laptop case.
i know who this guy is and he doesn't give a F! cool guy but yes it does look pretty shabby
Straighter yet... Colgan pilots are supposed to wear wings on either the blazer or shirt, whichever will be the outtermost garment, ala Express jet. It's in the summer section of the crewmember dresscode memo.
Nobody does though.
Uh, you missed that HUGE thread where I did a day-by-day breakdown of ground school, sim, OE, etc, huh? Nice to know my hard work was noticed.
Yeah, I finished upgrade training about a month and a half ago, and I'll be off high mins on my next trip. If all goes well, I'll keep my seat and my base for the near future. Not that we're keeping the ATL flying and taking delivery of the new planes in Jan-May 09, looks like I'll be okay.