Line training rank

[kingRB]

If you want to test the theory, maybe you should try wearing a parachute and see what reaction you get...

indeed. Always amusing hearing the reactions from tandem passengers watching the jump pilot put a rig on.

[quinnyfly]

The bars I like don't reside on your shoulders!!

[kalavo]

Our company policy is one ****** bar per crash. Five strikes you're out.

[Anthill]

The old Ansett policy for bars was that:

1. bar when unter initial company training until CTL was completed.
2. bars after CTL.
3. bars after 5 years of service.
4. bars after CTL as captain.

There was a young Ansett captain who prefixed his name in the 'phone book with "Capt" much to the mirth of many.

Bus drivers have worn bars for some time, hence the term Coach Captain
especially for the interstate drivers.

Whilst wearing the old Virgin uniform near the T-bus stop at the airport I was mistaken for the bus driver a couple of times. I'm glad not to wear that clown suit these days, however, the leather jacket was nice

[SW3]

No more being asked where the toilet is or if you can check someone in either Anthill?

[Worrals in the wilds]

Anyone wandering around an airport in uniform is fair game. I remember a New Zealand copper in uniform (he was over for some LEA pow-wow) who got asked all sorts of stuff despite having big kiwi patches on each shoulder and towing a suitcase covered in bag tags.

[Josh Cox]

I would prefer black velvet one piece flight suits, with a large carbonfibre codpiece.

Perhaps in green:

[greybeard]

I started as an F/O on DC-3s with HALF a bar.

Who cares really, my ARN starts with 036xxx so I am that old, bless the next morning.

[D'pirate]

I'm with Greybeard about tomorrow and Centaurus has my respect too! GA pilots dressed as Bolivian Admirals do get my goat though

[Animalclub]

There was a young Ansett captain who prefixed his name in the 'phone book with "Capt" much to the mirth of many.

The wife of a new TAA Captain in PNG in the early 60's used to answer the telephone "Mrs Captain ******** speaking"!!!

[training wheels]

Originally Posted by Anthill

The old Ansett policy for bars was that:

1. bar when unter initial company training until CTL was completed.
2. bars after CTL.
3. bars after 5 years of service.
4. bars after CTL as captain.

There was a young Ansett captain who prefixed his name in the 'phone book with "Capt" much to the mirth of many.

Thanks for that .. seems like similar to what happens in Asia then, but three bars is for those who have their ATPLs (yes, you can actually fly for an airline here with just a CPL).

Despite the ridicule that some of us make on the subject, the wearing of bars is much a part of an airline job. I'm just curious about what the policies are in different airlines.

BTW, in QF, during line training as Second Officer, do you actually get to do the take-offs and landings? Or is line training all done in the cruise?

[Mish A]

In Law Enforcement after 5 yrs and some study I had 2 white bars without paying a cent out of my own pocket.

Took a career break, 13 months and $$$ later I had a CPL and purchased 2 gold bars. Unsuccessfully went for one job that at best was going to pay 10K per year less than a Police Cadet, who incidently has no bars.

Back in original occupation for the time being (they gave me back 2 bars and paid for my re-training etc).

In summary, I'd have more fun being a pilot and it wouldn't worry me what bars I wore.

[Old but not bold]

Well Bugger Me, I am sure I could still fly just wearing my "Jock Strap and Runners" and if anyone questioned my authority