Interview- What to wear
Bit of advice with regards to interviews for those who haven’t had much exposure to them, be yourself, be honest and think about what the employer’s expectations are and give them an indication that you know what their expectations are. It’s not rocket science!
It’s not a 1 way street, any good employment relationship is always a 2 way street regardless of the job or industry.
It’s not a 1 way street, any good employment relationship is always a 2 way street regardless of the job or industry.
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Thanks for the clarification everyone, good to know it’s not a massive deal breaker.
Very solid advice that, no point getting a job at an operator (or anywhere) only to not fit the culture. Everyone loses.
Cheers!
Bit of advice with regards to interviews for those who haven’t had much exposure to them, be yourself, be honest and think about what the employer’s expectations are and give them an indication that you know what their expectations are. It’s not rocket science!
It’s not a 1 way street, any good employment relationship is always a 2 way street regardless of the job or industry.
It’s not a 1 way street, any good employment relationship is always a 2 way street regardless of the job or industry.
Cheers!
Wear pants.
Pants are good.
Unless of course it's a Skype / Zoom / WhatsApp / MS Teams thingy blah blah portal meeting, in which case pants optional.
Pants Optional meetings are the best.
All the best.
BAz
Pants are good.
Unless of course it's a Skype / Zoom / WhatsApp / MS Teams thingy blah blah portal meeting, in which case pants optional.
Pants Optional meetings are the best.
All the best.
BAz
If you are a chick and have the legs for it, wear a skirt, or better still a tidy dress. Nothing too 'tarty' or too gaudy. Avoid the 'power suit' look. Understated is good. Do NOT rock up in pilot kit (same advice for the blokes).
A little distraction could have the chief pilot forget to ask really difficult questions.
A little distraction could have the chief pilot forget to ask really difficult questions.
Problem with wearing pilot uniform is that anybody can buy the kit. Someone turning up in a pilot's shirt and trousers could be the best pilot in the World, or the worst - or even not a pilot at all. A person wearing pilot uniform while not actually on duty as a pilot always looks a bit suspect, I think.
Appearance at interviews needs to be smart and show that you respect the job, the company you are applying to, and the people interviewing you.
Would you turn up for work as a commercial airline pilot without a tie? It might be the norm where it is very hot, such as Australia, I don't know.
Appearance at interviews needs to be smart and show that you respect the job, the company you are applying to, and the people interviewing you.
Would you turn up for work as a commercial airline pilot without a tie? It might be the norm where it is very hot, such as Australia, I don't know.
The best pilots I ever interviewed and hired, both small prop operators, and the big French stuff, did not wear a tie or jacket. Shirt, pants, slacks, however still looked executive like. You can look just as professional without a tie/jacket, if you know how to dress. Most don’t know how to dress.
I cannot stress the importance re shoes. Buy a new pair and only wear to interviews. You can polish and clean a used pair xx many times, generally a new pair is the first thing that stood out. I can see filth and uneven shoes without even looking at them.
I cannot stress the importance re shoes. Buy a new pair and only wear to interviews. You can polish and clean a used pair xx many times, generally a new pair is the first thing that stood out. I can see filth and uneven shoes without even looking at them.
If you are a chick and have the legs for it, wear a skirt, or better still a tidy dress. Nothing too 'tarty' or too gaudy. Avoid the 'power suit' look. Understated is good. Do NOT rock up in pilot kit (same advice for the blokes).
A little distraction could have the chief pilot forget to ask really difficult questions.
A little distraction could have the chief pilot forget to ask really difficult questions.
The best pilots I ever interviewed and hired, both small prop operators, and the big French stuff, did not wear a tie or jacket. Shirt, pants, slacks, however still looked executive like. You can look just as professional without a tie/jacket, if you know how to dress. Most don’t know how to dress.
I cannot stress the importance re shoes. Buy a new pair and only wear to interviews. You can polish and clean a used pair xx many times, generally a new pair is the first thing that stood out. I can see filth and uneven shoes without even looking at them.
I cannot stress the importance re shoes. Buy a new pair and only wear to interviews. You can polish and clean a used pair xx many times, generally a new pair is the first thing that stood out. I can see filth and uneven shoes without even looking at them.
Anyway, like everything, personality and genuineness stand out more than clothes. Be confidant and down to earth. Be someone that to whomever you are speaking, is going to want to hang out with on a daily basis.
Neat tidy and ironed. Look like you care about yourself and your appearance. Whether that be neat shorts/slacks/jeans and a good shirt in the tropics, or a suit and tie if going for a corporate job in a wanky city.
Also if it is 40 degrees and midday in the build up, wearing a cap or hat would show me that you actually have common sense and are prepared for what is essentially an outdoor job in the heat.
I’m with Rex and Deep Six above. But if you think this debate is a sad reflection, go to the one about pilot watches. Somehow it has morphed from finding a watch with ability to tell future time to the merits of cutting tabs off boots. There was a time when being a pilot required an IQ above room temperature.
Cover up the tattoos also. I’ve seen a few GA pilots recently in my travels not doing that, one even had a hand tattoo. Remove the hand tattoos, behind the ear tattoos before you even get near that Regional or Airline interview. HR would go into cardiac arrest at my outfit if they came across that.
Cover up the tattoos also. I’ve seen a few GA pilots recently in my travels not doing that, one even had a hand tattoo. Remove the hand tattoos, behind the ear tattoos before you even get near that Regional or Airline interview. HR would go into cardiac arrest at my outfit if they came across that.
