Atlas Air Hiring
#8991
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: Ex USAF, ex-ATA , currently Atlas Air 747 CA
Posts: 324
I'd suit up...
You are putting yourself on display under the microscope, while they (in NY) already have the job, YOU are the one looking for the job.
Even though there are no "tricks or hidden agendas" in regards to interpreting the business casual statement (in the past) you are still the one on show...
Best foot forward, go and get it!
You are putting yourself on display under the microscope, while they (in NY) already have the job, YOU are the one looking for the job.
Even though there are no "tricks or hidden agendas" in regards to interpreting the business casual statement (in the past) you are still the one on show...
Best foot forward, go and get it!
#8992
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,242
I'd suit up...
You are putting yourself on display under the microscope, while they (in NY) already have the job, YOU are the one looking for the job.
Even though there are no "tricks or hidden agendas" in regards to interpreting the business casual statement (in the past) you are still the one on show...
Best foot forward, go and get it!
You are putting yourself on display under the microscope, while they (in NY) already have the job, YOU are the one looking for the job.
Even though there are no "tricks or hidden agendas" in regards to interpreting the business casual statement (in the past) you are still the one on show...
Best foot forward, go and get it!
#8993
Another bonus side note to wearing your Sunday best is the human factors part of the equation.
Studies have shown that you WILL be on another level sitting there knowing you are looking the pro. In pure automation you will be on guard and not be in relaxed mode, even if the tone goes to the casual side of the house.
Trivia, but studies also show that pilots in uniform/business attire will perform better under stress than casually dressed individuals.
Case in point. We train in business casual, but even though there is no stipulated dress code for the rating ride, everyone shows up in a shirt and tie.
Studies have shown that you WILL be on another level sitting there knowing you are looking the pro. In pure automation you will be on guard and not be in relaxed mode, even if the tone goes to the casual side of the house.
Trivia, but studies also show that pilots in uniform/business attire will perform better under stress than casually dressed individuals.
Case in point. We train in business casual, but even though there is no stipulated dress code for the rating ride, everyone shows up in a shirt and tie.
#8994
8 type ratings and many recurrents, I have never worn a suit or tie for a checkride...I would rather spend my time preparing for the ride than worried about what I was going to wear. Never showed up looking like a slob, just no suit and tie.
#8995
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,242
Check ride sure. You have the job. Interview is something else. First impressions should not be discounted. Having done employment interviews for a major airline, I can assure you appearance makes a difference.
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