New Qantas Uniform
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Anyways like I said before, the basic design isn't changing. Management and the designer have invested far too much into this process to have it changed now.
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I doubt it bothers them either Maggot, but you know how Australians just love to take the p#ss, every chance they get. And sending the guys and gals out in any new uniform, makes them fair game. Especially with a cute white hat, and wings that are close enough to your chin, to be used as a toothpick. Don't sweat, we have all been there. And survived.
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Where's the sense of self respect and dignity?
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The Italian uniforms are considerably more stylish - even without the white Sam Browne.
To me, it indicates that the designer (and those that approved it) have little appreciation of the elements that combine to communicate the seniority and responsibility of the wearer.
I'll be the first to agree that rows of brass buttons and scrambled eggs are passé - but.. having flight deck crew looking like Luna Park ticket-takers is another matter.
Some serious thought and design work on the cap badge is required.
As others have noted, the brevet design and placement also needs a think.
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Dr Dre
You keep harping on about how the new uniform is respectful and representative of our history and past uniforms, and on the other hand you toss away any thoughts (of people who have probably been wearing and representing this company a lot longer than you) that the stylised coat of arms, southern cross, metal wings (just above the pocket) and everything else about the current uniform also represent certain aspects of the company's tradition and history.
So which way is it? You either care about history and tradition, or you don't. I guess you're too busy defending a uniform you don't really give a **** about.
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You keep harping on about how the new uniform is respectful and representative of our history and past uniforms, and on the other hand you toss away any thoughts (of people who have probably been wearing and representing this company a lot longer than you) that the stylised coat of arms, southern cross, metal wings (just above the pocket) and everything else about the current uniform also represent certain aspects of the company's tradition and history.
So which way is it? You either care about history and tradition, or you don't. I guess you're too busy defending a uniform you don't really give a **** about.
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Maybe that's because the RAAFies had to earn wings.
Retirees have many years vested in the history of Qantas.
Gen Y cadets and the like just bought theirs.
Maybe that's because the RAAFies had to earn wings.
Retirees have many years vested in the history of Qantas.
Gen Y cadets and the like just bought theirs.
RAAFies....got to fly on my parents coin. Definitely need a big set of wings to stroke that ego....
Met a new Capt yesterday...only took him less than a minute to say 'when I was in the RAAF' 
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Retirees have nothing vested in Qantas...you were an employee...nothing more, nothing less....
RAAFies....got to fly on my parents coin. Definitely need a big set of wings to stroke that ego.... Met a new Capt yesterday...only took him less than a minute to say 'when I was in the RAAF'
RAAFies....got to fly on my parents coin. Definitely need a big set of wings to stroke that ego....
Met a new Capt yesterday...only took him less than a minute to say 'when I was in the RAAF' Can pick one a mile off.
Dry your eyes princess!
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I think people will begin to like the uniform when they see the real thing. However, I do agree metal wings would of been nice.
The white part of the hat is actually a type of bonded rubber, so it will clean very easily. They did a lot of testing with it. Also the uniform was designed with a large amount of pilot input. They made many changes based on early testing from groups of pilots. Also when you look at the survey's many of them were sitting right in the 50/50 mark of what pilots wanted, so the designer was always going to have a hard time pleasing everyone. The actual quality and cut of the uniforms is a huge improvement also.
The white part of the hat is actually a type of bonded rubber, so it will clean very easily. They did a lot of testing with it. Also the uniform was designed with a large amount of pilot input. They made many changes based on early testing from groups of pilots. Also when you look at the survey's many of them were sitting right in the 50/50 mark of what pilots wanted, so the designer was always going to have a hard time pleasing everyone. The actual quality and cut of the uniforms is a huge improvement also.
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I think people will begin to like the uniform when they see the real thing. However, I do agree metal wings would of been nice.
The white part of the hat is actually a type of bonded rubber, so it will clean very easily. They did a lot of testing with it. Also the uniform was designed with a large amount of pilot input. They made many changes based on early testing from groups of pilots. Also when you look at the survey's many of them were sitting right in the 50/50 mark of what pilots wanted, so the designer was always going to have a hard time pleasing everyone. The actual quality and cut of the uniforms is a huge improvement also.
The white part of the hat is actually a type of bonded rubber, so it will clean very easily. They did a lot of testing with it. Also the uniform was designed with a large amount of pilot input. They made many changes based on early testing from groups of pilots. Also when you look at the survey's many of them were sitting right in the 50/50 mark of what pilots wanted, so the designer was always going to have a hard time pleasing everyone. The actual quality and cut of the uniforms is a huge improvement also.
The main issue people have is with the wings, epaulettes and cap badge. You know, the things that turn a suit into a uniform. None of these were shown to any of us before the reveal. Even the models had to sign non disclosure clauses.
What bizarre behaviour. Making pilots sign a non disclosure to keep other pilots from finding out what they will wear before the general public.
That just shows the whole focus was on the reveal, the event and how much publicity they could get. The focus should have been on producing something that the people actually wearing the thing would be happy with.
A colossal cock up.
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Not sure if your info is entirely correct. There were a group of pilots that had seen the hat, and even tested out the wings months before the models signed the NDA. They even changed the backing of the wings because it had two clips which would push on a persons chest when wearing the 5 point harness, so they changed the backing of the wings to something more comfortable. Who knows, maybe they will change the wings if a lot of people don't like them.
They even changed the backing of the wings because it had two clips which would push on a persons chest when wearing the 5 point harness
As for the uniform, I can't wait to wear pants that don't resemble 'Mc Hammer'
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