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Old 5th Nov 2019, 07:04
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Chugalug2
 
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Originally Posted by Brain Potter
The “Department of all things Flying” in the MoD ( the MAA) classifies Cabin Crew as aircrew, but the “Department of Badges and Hats” takes primacy.

I can accept that this situation just ‘came about’ and wasn't designed, but if a review of “non traditional” aircrew is taking place then surely Cabin Crew must be in scope? It would be shame if the status-quo were maintained ,particularly if the reasons were fundamentally those of ingrained snobbery and (misplaced) elitism regarding rank/trade/branch that some posters are exhibiting.
Excellent post, BP. The many different initials that have appeared within the laurel leafed half wings worn by RAF aircrew from its very inception have come and gone, but ALL members of RAF aircrew have worn them eventually, if not at first. Now it is the turn of RAF Cabin Crew. They are legally aircrew, because the regulator says so. Time for the RAF to swallow its pride along with its prejudices and allow its Cabin Crew the same recognition extended to the rest of its aircrew, ie an aircrew brevet (amendment to follow...).
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