when the school is having a 'dresscode' for their students I feel FI's should wear the same gear, even when not stated in employment contracts. In my opinion you cannot motivate students to follow this dresscode if you as FI are not dressing accordingly yourself.
when teaching in a local club : disregard the uniform and the Xmass decorations.

...in my case what my employer tells me to wear. They consider a strict uniform code for staff is a part of their 'image'. It's not necessarily what I'd choose to wear myself but I've a free choice, wear it and stay, or...

This all despite some gentle rise-taking by a member of the aristocracy on the other side of the airfield, where it's 'dress down Friday' every day!

Cheers,
TOO

Personally I think it's a bit like tailoring your CV for a specific job. If you can, do a bit of homework on the school first. Then pick something suitable to wear. My first job has been at a school near Southampton and the dress code is smart casual which gives a comfortable atmosphere. The club house / office / dispatch point is a nice smart prefab which, whilst cosy, is small. There wouldn't be room for jutting epaulettes and caps in there....:)

TOO

Didn't rise.....despite extreme provocation today!

But Mrs Duchess is still sewing my bars onto the Pyjama's!

DD

(Damn...couldn't help myself!)

With regard to the general comments ref. ties, if your employer has the white shirt/black trouser code, do what a lot of the airline guys do ........wear a clip-on.
Looks smart and presentable around ops. and the offices and take the thing off in the aircraft.
Oh, and yes, defo no epaulettes and, please, clean shoes !, at least at the beginning of the day ! After all, the idea is to be recognised as an Instructor, isn't it ?

Anything goes these days

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As a female helicopter instructor, I sympathise with the questioner. After all, we're talking about an INTERVIEW, aren't we? Not what you'll wear for the job.

My first interview wasn't even that really. I was told, "I don't really need anyone, but drop in for a cup of tea if you like". A suit would have been over the top, I felt. I went in smart trousers and a jumper, and got the job.

However, the next time I had a similarly informal interview - except I knew someone was needed - I went in the same sort of gear. And the first question was would I mind wearing 'uniform', ie pilot's shirt and tie, if I worked there. Arggghhhh!!! I said it would be fine, but I wished I'd dressed more formally, so that I could prove that I could do formal.

So...I've been an instructor for five years, and I still don't know the answer to the question. I just hope I can stay put and not have to try for any other jobs.;)

Established FTO - suit. Didn't get the job.

Phoned and visited a rural PPL RF today - smart pullover and jeans (they are relaxed) - got the job :D

Got the job!
 

Congratulations BR!

'Hope you are happy there.

Broomstick.

Flying Blue Robins perhaps?

congrats

Sadly not, but there are other French types involved. :)