EK Pilots must nude up to eat and drink.
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Ah yes the irony of the specificity of the email WRT actual lanyard warn, even if it's Emirates branded - as opposed to a broad unchecked sentence of "don't eat or drink in uniform" is not lost on the minions....but who are we.
Anyhow I get it, I know where he's going and would be happy to comply and invest in the 'brand' and the expanded 'wave system' (a la controlled rest now - every half hour on the hour Gents) IF the company would invest in me - by keeping my staff travel where it was and getting more than a 0.5% pay raise in 2 yrs...in light of billions earned...there is a correlation here.
On grooming, I have two pet peeves...the pilots who don't bother to shave (and are obviously not growing a beard - FO 'Beckham' last week having had a 'successful' night - nuff said) and use the 'religious sensitivity' of groomed beard allowed excuse..
.., and dirty shoes ...FFS shine your shoes and have a shave whydontcha..
Rant over.
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Anyhow I get it, I know where he's going and would be happy to comply and invest in the 'brand' and the expanded 'wave system' (a la controlled rest now - every half hour on the hour Gents) IF the company would invest in me - by keeping my staff travel where it was and getting more than a 0.5% pay raise in 2 yrs...in light of billions earned...there is a correlation here.
On grooming, I have two pet peeves...the pilots who don't bother to shave (and are obviously not growing a beard - FO 'Beckham' last week having had a 'successful' night - nuff said) and use the 'religious sensitivity' of groomed beard allowed excuse..
.., and dirty shoes ...FFS shine your shoes and have a shave whydontcha..
Rant over.
f
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Harry, do you perhaps wear a Mickey Mouse watch (like I might) or do you wear one of those big blingy piloty type watches, I.e the sort that shouts of inadequacies in other departments?!... Fwiw, I never wear one and, instead, rely upon the seriously bloody expensive & GPS updated one supplied in the aeroplane and / or my network time sync'd mobile. That said, I suppose, if I worked for EK, I could comply by wearing my iPhone strapped to my wrist and / or wearing a watch (but never bother winding it up)... And therein it might well be suggested that common sense flew out of EK's window some time ago, but if only we knew what time it was?! 
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OKC, common sense and EK? whatcha saying there fella? Common sense? sense, thats common? What a revolutionary thought! It'll never catch on you know, they tried that back in 41 at the worlds fair, didn't work then, won't work now.
The trouble with idiots is, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Common sense! I can still remember a time when you had to get up to change the TV channel, happy days…Common sense! it'll never catch on you know….
The trouble with idiots is, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Common sense! I can still remember a time when you had to get up to change the TV channel, happy days…Common sense! it'll never catch on you know….
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What is funny and somewhat ironic is that there are indeed certain individuals who continue to have difficulty finding a simple pair of black socks, a clean ironed shirt or still insist on wearing the tie clip, non standard belts and other bizarre non standard additions.
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We all like to be treated with respect and as professionals, well here´s a tip: Start looking like a pro... I doubt it came as a surprise to anyone that one has to wear a uniform coming to work as an airline pilot. It's called uniform, not "multiform" (Link for the language challanged: uni- - Wiktionary)
That said, do I think sipping a cup of Starbucks coming through ZRH makes us look less professional, of course not. Running through the terminal with the flight bag in one hand doing Vr behind, and a BigMac dripping in the other would though...
and other bizarre non standard additions.
Do you guys wear clip on ties? Many moons ago BA somewhere along the line issued them because a crew member was attacked on his way to the aircraft by some irrate pax due to the late arriving aircraft. This resulted in him almost choking to death and subsequently the flight was cancelled!
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how are we suppose to "look like pros" when we are provided with low quality uniform? Why is it ok for some pilots to wear co(s)mic watches, Elvis type shades (regardless of wx or time of day), designer belts and custom made shirts? Some are more equal than others I guess...
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At BA, we HAVE to wear a watch. Both sides of the flight deck door.
It is included in the uniform wearers guide.
Not that they give us one, but we still have to wear one.
It is included in the uniform wearers guide.
Not that they give us one, but we still have to wear one.
You guys think you have it bad, take a look at what might happen:
British Airways and cabin crew may clash over who wears the trousers | Business | The Guardian
What a thought women wearing the trousers, heaven forfend
British Airways and cabin crew may clash over who wears the trousers | Business | The Guardian
What a thought women wearing the trousers, heaven forfend
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Originally Posted by Harry the Cod
increasing number who don't wear a watch
But my timing was just fine btw
PS I also wear my national flag on my lapel. And a Poppy in November..........
I can picture it - an old captain with glorious white beard and whiskers - a monocle and a pocket watch with a gold chain. What would your crowd say about that - but hang on - was there not such captains in days gone by?
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WK
We all possess enough intelligence to realise what we wear has sweet FA to do with our ability to fly the plane so stop being such a knob.
As a Captain, you set the tone. You are the senior representative of the Company and as such, your behaviour and appearance can and will influence those that fly with you. Flags, poppy in November......what more do you want....a f**king medal? Grow up!
Harry
We all possess enough intelligence to realise what we wear has sweet FA to do with our ability to fly the plane so stop being such a knob.
As a Captain, you set the tone. You are the senior representative of the Company and as such, your behaviour and appearance can and will influence those that fly with you. Flags, poppy in November......what more do you want....a f**king medal? Grow up!
Harry