Hi guys,
I am a recent professional commercial pilot (CPL, MEIFR Grade 3).
In regard to
as others could mistake you for someone of who is in a position of responsibility for the duty of care on the flight (in the event of an emergency where there's confusion etc).
As a recent addition to that of the league of professional aviator, I have from day one been taught that whenever I am around aircraft, airports or an aviation environment to act as one would expect from a commercial pilot!
Last week I paxed from Sydeny to Melbourne for my neices christening, and even though I was off duty I wore my full uniform consisting of standard white epaulette shirt, 2 bars, wings, blue pants and of course appropriately displayed ASIC.
The cabin crew on that flight were more than accomodating and thankful that they had an aviation porfessional in the emergency exit row, secure in the knowledge I had the capability and experience to direct pax in an emergency!
One of the passenegers next to me even asked me some questions on the briefing card and I helpfully pointed out some details!
So, I think that there is nothing wrong at all, in fact it is
beneficial for professional aircrew to be appropriately identifiable when paxing on RPT services!