Mechanics uniforms

[bigjets]

Just read that AA is in the beginning stages of designing new mechanics uniforms.

Might I suggest going to the bowling shirt style again, as I would say 80% of mechs don't tuck their shirts in for various reasons, a bowling shirt would be more uniform and more comfortable.

 

[700UW]

At US they have a t-shirt, or a polo or a button down style shirt, Doug has made the uniform casual, and you can wear shorts that you purchase from Aramark.

 

[paul1]

shorts so professional looking, new uniforms why?

 

[La Li Lu Le Lo]

At US they have a t-shirt, or a polo or a button down style shirt, Doug has made the uniform casual, and you can wear shorts that you purchase from Aramark.

I would think with the kind of work mechanics do they would not WANT to wear shorts. 
 
I know if I had the choice working in confined spaces and possible chemical exposure would drive a preference for pants or jeans. 

 

[Kev3188]

True, but neither of us work day shift in PHX, either...

 

[Glenn Quagmire]

Working line on afternoon shift in Texas in summer, shorts were preferrable. If we had tires/brakes, etc., we would put on the kneepads as necessary. In the hangar, I always wore pants with the button down shirt. I had to have a pocket for my sharpie, pen, and 6 inch scale.

It was nice to have the options available.

 

[JFK Fleet Service]

If they are using Twin Hill as the uniform vendor,expect to have to order one size above what you actually wear.

They run rather small and the quality is sketchy.I've returned 3 pairs of pants already for seams that have simply given out while doing something as simple as hooking up a towbar.

Made in Bangladesh of course...

My apologies for posting in a mechanics thread.

 

[AANOTOK]

My apologies for posting in a mechanics thread.

This was forwarded to me by a "mechanic" when he/she didn't like what I posted in one of their threads....And come to think of it, I believe it was someone who uses a turd as their avatar... B)
 
http://www.airlineforums.com/topic/57108-2014-aa-fleet-service-discussion/

 

[1AA]

If they are using Twin Hill as the uniform vendor,expect to have to order one size above what you actually wear.

They run rather small and the quality is sketchy.I've returned 3 pairs of pants already for seams that have simply given out while doing something as simple as hooking up a towbar.

Made in Bangladesh of course...

My apologies for posting in a mechanics thread.

No apologies necessary.

 

[Rogallo]

This was forwarded to me by a "mechanic" when he/she didn't like what I posted in one of their threads....And come to think of it, I believe it was someone who uses a turd as their avatar... B)
 
http://www.airlineforums.com/topic/57108-2014-aa-fleet-service-discussion/

 

 

[AANOTOK]

Tired of the "turd" look??
 

 

[Duke787]

shorts so professional looking, new uniforms why?

And some mechanics where gym shoes at work, get off your high horse, you must wear a suit and a tie to work.

 

[La Li Lu Le Lo]

True, but neither of us work day shift in PHX, either...

Working line on afternoon shift in Texas in summer, shorts were preferrable. If we had tires/brakes, etc., we would put on the kneepads as necessary. In the hangar, I always wore pants with the button down shirt. I had to have a pocket for my sharpie, pen, and 6 inch scale.

It was nice to have the options available.

 
I can see your points about dealing with the heat but, I would still rather have the protection pants and jeans offer. I guess the best thing to do is let the wearer decide what he rather tolerate. 

 

[700UW]

When it's 95 degrees on the ramp in CLT and 100% humidity, those shorts sure feel nice.

 

[blue collar]

I'm not one for wearing shorts- I prefer pants. But having the choice is nice.