Epaulette Etiquette
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LOL! Sounds like a Guards' awficer I used to know who always wore Brigade tie, Brigade braces, Brigade watchstrap - and Brigade underpants! - when in plain clothes. Don't ask about the last!
Jack
PS And don't forget the WAGs who like to wear the stripes on their handbags ....
Jack
PS And don't forget the WAGs who like to wear the stripes on their handbags ....
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Speaking of that type of guy... Do any of you out there remember that guy who used to hang out and Wings pub @ FALA? Think his name was Andrew aka Maverick or Topgun. Dude used to spend the entire Sunday pm regailing the ladies with tales of bravery, daring and 
while sitting in full uniform with matching monogrammed leatherman etc. What a hoot. Turns out he had a PPL and 50hrs TT. Whiskey Alpha Charlie.
while sitting in full uniform with matching monogrammed leatherman etc. What a hoot. Turns out he had a PPL and 50hrs TT. Whiskey Alpha Charlie.
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This discussion proves one thing. Pilots seem to be under the impression that there jobs are something out of the ordinary and that they are admired by millions for there marvelous achievements. Get a life the job is not that impressive in this day and age. You not a 16 year old spitfire pilot going to war with 16 hours total flight time, or a company CEO earning 15-20 million a year. You just a pilot, piloting a very safe and regulated almost mass produced aircraft for a relatively small amount of money when compared to other market places. Just drive home fully clothed. The people around you aren’t that impressed, they probably know what you earn!!!!
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Bzzzzzz
You all sound like a bunch of girls bickering about nothing!
The simple fact is that if epaulets are part of your uniform, then wear them. And if they are not, then do not wear them.
On my duty days, I wake up and dress up fully (yes with my epaulets) and head to the airport. I fly fly fly, come back and drive home in my unifrom (yes with my epaulets). After I get home, I take off my uniform (yes my epaultes too). What is this nonsense I hear about wearing them after you get to the airport. The simple fact is if it is part of your uniform, then WEAR IT. Simple!
And yes, even commuting pilots wear them on flights where they are not required crew. I have done it and I have been on numerous flights where it has been done.
Sounds like there are a bunch of pretenders here that try to hide their occupation and yet at the same time are craving the attention. Bitches!
The simple fact is that if epaulets are part of your uniform, then wear them. And if they are not, then do not wear them.
On my duty days, I wake up and dress up fully (yes with my epaulets) and head to the airport. I fly fly fly, come back and drive home in my unifrom (yes with my epaulets). After I get home, I take off my uniform (yes my epaultes too). What is this nonsense I hear about wearing them after you get to the airport. The simple fact is if it is part of your uniform, then WEAR IT. Simple!
And yes, even commuting pilots wear them on flights where they are not required crew. I have done it and I have been on numerous flights where it has been done.
Sounds like there are a bunch of pretenders here that try to hide their occupation and yet at the same time are craving the attention. Bitches!
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Now eye sea how pilot ability is judged twoday. Thank you so much south coast or should it bee South Coast? Big, huge airliners hear eye come. Let the money roll in! How silly of me, all this thyme and all I needed was good English to erne money in flying. I agree lose the bars pull out the specs!
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Hello Oompilot( Uncle Pilot)
I bet you that your english is better than any other language SOUTH Coast speaks( If any ?)
I think you speak the tale very deliciously for long distances !!!
I bet you that your english is better than any other language SOUTH Coast speaks( If any ?)
I think you speak the tale very deliciously for long distances !!!
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Hey! Here's and idea - FLY NAKED. Bet no pax will even notice! None of them really give a Sht.
All they care about is if the fit did hit the shan can you sort it out.(Bars or no bars) Other than that get me to Durbs and hurry up!
Most companies require their pilots to wear full uniform when legging home on other airlines. Sit in the Spur at CT international with them on = fine 'cos ur at work about to fly.
Sit in a pub at FALA trying to get in to some unsuspecting gals nickers = FREAK!
Lekka day all.
t. All they care about is if the fit did hit the shan can you sort it out.(Bars or no bars) Other than that get me to Durbs and hurry up!
Most companies require their pilots to wear full uniform when legging home on other airlines. Sit in the Spur at CT international with them on = fine 'cos ur at work about to fly.
Sit in a pub at FALA trying to get in to some unsuspecting gals nickers = FREAK!
Lekka day all.
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There are no unsuspecting girls in the pub at FALA.
Might be some expecting ones and then there are the old charter queens.......where your bars won't help you much..
Might be some expecting ones and then there are the old charter queens.......where your bars won't help you much..
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One of my first posts here, trying to bring it to a seriuos level again 
Read a lot of discussions about bars/stripes whatever you call them when having a PPL. But what is appropreate if you have a CPL ME/IR en fATPL.
What would be etiquette if one is flying a single pilot (commercial) operation. could one wear the 4 stripes, or 3 ?
Read a lot of discussions about bars/stripes whatever you call them when having a PPL. But what is appropreate if you have a CPL ME/IR en fATPL.
What would be etiquette if one is flying a single pilot (commercial) operation. could one wear the 4 stripes, or 3 ?
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Well thats another touchy subject I think Cloud Buster. Um, in theory, someone correct me if im wrong, but the capt of the aerie wears 4 bars regardless of wether he has a CPL or ATP. Its a symbol for the pax to identify with, BUT, if you are single pilot ops you would only need the epps for the customs etc and for the pax to initially see who their pilot is. Anyone agree?
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Wear bars when on duty don't wear them when off duty. When you're in the car on the way to work, sitting having a cup of coffee before you fly or even after your flight you're off duty so don't wear them. You should never be in a bar with your bars on regardless of what you're doing. If there's alcohol being served, remove bars to show you're off duty even when you aren't drinking yourself.
When was flying charter wore 3bars when I remembered to put them on, 4 bars was concidered a bit over the top. Was on Holiday in Oz recently, saw some poor new guy walking around the shops off duty but wearing his uniform and bars.
It doesn't take much to reach to your sholders and take them off and put them on again....
When was flying charter wore 3bars when I remembered to put them on, 4 bars was concidered a bit over the top. Was on Holiday in Oz recently, saw some poor new guy walking around the shops off duty but wearing his uniform and bars.
It doesn't take much to reach to your sholders and take them off and put them on again....
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Why is this subject only on the Saffer thread? 
Are we such a bunch of posers that we have to have a debate on when to wear a uniform, because it has stripes or bars on it, or how many bars a CPL pilot can wear. If you are doing commercial ops, then wear your FULL uniform, whatever it is your company requires. All they are is an indication of whether you are the Captain, F/Officer, F/E or someone else, they dont make you good looking, bigger, smarter, faster or better than the person next to you, they are just part of a uniform!!!!! like a tie or a name badge, or even your shirt and pants for that matter. Spend more time worrying about yourself and not what the guy next to you is wearing.
Are we such a bunch of posers that we have to have a debate on when to wear a uniform, because it has stripes or bars on it, or how many bars a CPL pilot can wear. If you are doing commercial ops, then wear your FULL uniform, whatever it is your company requires. All they are is an indication of whether you are the Captain, F/Officer, F/E or someone else, they dont make you good looking, bigger, smarter, faster or better than the person next to you, they are just part of a uniform!!!!! like a tie or a name badge, or even your shirt and pants for that matter. Spend more time worrying about yourself and not what the guy next to you is wearing.
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Get Over It People!!!!
B200DRVR, i TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU.
Why are people so self conscious of themselves and their pilot uniforms.
Gentlemen, we are aviators, and if your job requires the full uniform, then wear it. And if it does not, the choice is yours. I ABSOLUTELY do not advocate for fully dressed pilots to hit the bar and that is where I stop. But on the other hand, what the HECK is wrong with me picking up some groceries on my way home from a trip in my uniform? Especially if the store happens to be directly on my way home?!?!?!
What is this nonsense of take the epaulettes off as you drive to the airport, and take them off as you leave the airport. Are you people ashamed of your uniforms? Or do you want to be discreet about your profession? And by the way, 99% of the public has no clue as to what those stripes on your shoulders signify. So let us stop being pretenders and be proud of and represent who we truly are. Do I sense some ego in here? People trying to disuise their professions, but at the same time eager to let the whole world know about it!!!! HMMMMMM
Fly safe maybe not
Why are people so self conscious of themselves and their pilot uniforms.
Gentlemen, we are aviators, and if your job requires the full uniform, then wear it. And if it does not, the choice is yours. I ABSOLUTELY do not advocate for fully dressed pilots to hit the bar and that is where I stop. But on the other hand, what the HECK is wrong with me picking up some groceries on my way home from a trip in my uniform? Especially if the store happens to be directly on my way home?!?!?!
What is this nonsense of take the epaulettes off as you drive to the airport, and take them off as you leave the airport. Are you people ashamed of your uniforms? Or do you want to be discreet about your profession? And by the way, 99% of the public has no clue as to what those stripes on your shoulders signify. So let us stop being pretenders and be proud of and represent who we truly are. Do I sense some ego in here? People trying to disuise their professions, but at the same time eager to let the whole world know about it!!!! HMMMMMM
Fly safe
maybe not
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I agree with Uglfyer. Though I think more than 99% of people have some inkling as to what the bars are. 
If your ashamed to wear the uniform, take a hike and make room for the people that still love flying. I want a jet job and will be happy to take the place of any whiner that tears off his bars as soon as he steps off the plane. Long haul prefered
If your ashamed to wear the uniform, take a hike and make room for the people that still love flying. I want a jet job and will be happy to take the place of any whiner that tears off his bars as soon as he steps off the plane. Long haul prefered