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09-16-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by laserman2431

Or could it have been a turkey sandwich.?

What if I'm confident I can produce more then 3 oz. of liquids?

09-16-2008, 11:45 AM

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This thread is turning childish...you guy can get on me all you want...but really...Most of the TSA guys don't even care what color the uniform is...they are just doing their jobs and going home to their families...Like I said Most...just because there are a few people that may not know what is going on or they may be new hires...doesn't mean you can classify them all the same...cmon guys

09-16-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ehaeckercfi

Ok, that's fine. but wearing your hat inside FedEx Kinko's?? Come on!!

I have had to run into stores going to/from work before, but I don't go in there with my hat, tie, ID and blazer on!

I guess it is ok to make fun of the TSA "smurf" that wears his uniform in stores, but as soon as I make fun of a pilot for it, it is wrong.

I think its worse to wear a partial uniform than the full with hat. Call it what you want, but its all about professional image. Frankly, partial uniforms look silly and thats why airlines have the standards that they do. I don't care what TSA guys do, but we as pilots should look professional.

I know that most regional airlines are quite relaxed and some don't require hats. A lot of guys don't like hats. But those airlines that do require them, or pilots that choose to wear them should not be mocked for upholding the professional image of the profession.

09-16-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR

I'm confused about when you are suppose to wear the hat and not wear the hat. If you wear in INSIDE the airport why would you not wear it INSIDE the Kinkos? Do you have the same rules about wearing a hat (or cover in my current language)? Seems simple to me - presently you do NOT wear a cover indoors. Is each airline different?

USMCFLYR

Wear your hat everywhere if it makes you feel good. Just be prepared to be made fun of...

I don't understand how it is okay to make fun of the TSA for wearing their uniforms in public places outside work, but not pilots, no way. We are soooo much better, and have to hold up a professional image yadda yadda yadda...

09-16-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ehaeckercfi

Wear your hat everywhere if it makes you feel good.

That seems to be the problem then - no standardization.
Sorry - coming from the military side I expect that if you are wearing a uniform then it would be pretty straight forward when you should and should not wear your hat.

USMCFLYR

09-16-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR

I don't really think that there is a problem. I wouldn't expect a McDonald's worker to wear his or her McDonald's hat/visor thing and name tag into Wal-Mart if they stop there on his or her way home from work. I don't think that airline pilots should be any different.

I know it is 100% different in the military, but this isn't the military.

I'm not trying to start a pi$$ing contest, just pointing out the irony that it seems to be okay to make fun of the TSA, but not okay to make fun of ourselves as airline pilots.