What is the uniform policy or dress code?
During training, students must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the following dress code:
Clothing
- Blue ATP Polo shirt (provided by ATP) must be clean, unwrinkled, and tucked in. Airline Career Pilot Program students receive five free student uniform shirts, included in their ATP Training Bundle.
- Khaki, navy, or black chino-style pants or shorts with a belt.
- Clean, closed-toe dress shoes or sneakers.
Hygiene
Everyone must maintain good personal hygiene. Pilots share small spaces in the training environment (cockpit/simulator) and must be aware of body odor, oral hygiene, and heavily scented perfumes or colognes which may negatively affect others.
Hair
Hair must be clean, well-groomed, and have a professional look appropriate for business interactions. Extreme hair colors are not permitted.
Facial Hair
Sideburns shall not extend below the middle of the ear. Mustaches must be neat and not extend beyond the corners of the mouth. Beards are permitted provided they are short, neatly trimmed, and maintain a professional appearance.
Except for mustaches and approved beards, pilots shall be clean-shaven. Stubble from not shaving is prohibited.
Most airlines and charter operators adhere to strict facial hair policies that disallow beards. Pilots should consider this when representing themselves to future employers.
Jewelry
Jewelry must complement the pilot uniform and represent a conservative business appearance. One matched pair of earrings may be worn in the ear lobe. Tribal plug-style earrings are not permitted. Facial jewelry is not permitted. Jewelry must not interfere with pilot duties.
Tattoos
Airlines require pilots to keep tattoos covered by the uniform. ATP encourages potential airline candidates to consider the impact of that policy on their future employment.
Hats
Ball caps may be worn only when in the aircraft. The ATP ball cap may be worn at the training center.
Checkrides
Business casual is required for check rides. Ask your instructor for recommendations at your training center.
Summary
Please arrive at the beginning of the day with unwrinkled clothes to maintain a neat, clean, and professional look. You are part of a professional training environment. Even if you are not scheduled to fly on a particular day, you must adhere to the student dress code. You will be sent home each day that you do not comply.
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If you have any questions, please contact ATP Training Support by email [email protected] or phone at 904-595-7992.
