Uniform for male or female airline pilots

The male or female airline pilot's uniform must above all inspire a sense of security and professionalism to meet the passengers' imaginations about this function. The pilot's uniform is the symbol of his authority, his quick and efficient decision-making qualities for the resolution of difficult or unexpected situations. He must inspire strength of character, intelligence, self-control and mastery of others. The pilot's uniform must inspire experience of the profession.

The pilot's uniform must inspire confidence

To meet these criteria, the airline pilot's suit must bear the symbolic stigma of his or her unquestionable competence and belonging to the airline. The cut of the pilot's suit must be perfect and adjusted to respect a look that is, if not athletic, at least harmonious, balanced, highlighting the health of the individual and a silhouette that is above all elegant and pleasant to look at. The colour should not be fancy, preferably dark, both to impose the seriousness of the function and compatible with easy maintenance and low dirtiness.

Fabric and distinction of the male or female pilot uniform

The airline pilot's uniform should be hard-wearing and have a certain elasticity for the pilot's comfort. It should preferably be wrinkle-free in order to avoid creases and deformations caused by prolonged sitting in the cockpit, especially as the pilot does not always have the time or possibility to maintain it during rest stops.

Finally, care must be taken to ensure that the airline pilot's uniform has specific and distinctive signs, insignia and ranks in relation to subordinates and other crew members, so as to avoid confusion with other crew functions and other airlines.