Air Force Dress, Appearance, and Uniform Standards

Air Force Dress, Appearance, and Uniform StandardsAir Force Dress, Appearance, and Uniform StandardsPresenting yourself properly while serving in the military in uniform and civilian clothes requires adhering to strict standards for uniform regulations and grooming, as well as proper civilian attire. Whento Wear the Air Force Uniform You must wear the Air Force uniform while performing normal military duties. Specific uniforms and uniform items that the Air Force provides free of cost can be required by installation commanders for regular duties, formations, and ceremonies. Authorized optional items may be worn at your own expense. When traveling, you must comply with the uniform policies of that military or civilian installation. You may wear a uniform other than the flight duty uniform when traveling in an official capacity. If you choose to wear civilian clothing during official travel, it must be clean and neat and bedrngnishing skimpy, such as beachwear. When traveling in fo reign countries, you should consult theDepartment of Defense Foreign Clearance Guide. When Notto Wear the Air Force Uniform Do not wear the uniform when attending a public or private meeting or demonstration by a group that is subversive to the government, political in nature, in opposition to the Armed Forces, or where wearing the uniform implies the Air Force sanctions the cause. You should not wear the uniform when working in a civilian capacity, promoting private businesses, or during political activity. And dont wear military insignia and items with civilian clothes. Personal Grooming Standards Grooming standards call for men and women to present themselves in a clean, well-groomed and neat manner. Here are more rules as they apply by gender Hair (Men) Hair must be titelblatted by the front band of headgear and tapered to conform to the natural shape of the head, with or without a block cut. It cant touch the ears and must be closely cut or shaved at the back where it c ould touch the collar. Men cant wear any foreign items in their hair. Dyed hair is only allowed if it is a natural color for the individual. Men must have medical documentation of baldness or disfigurement to wear a wig or hairpiece.Hair (Women) Women can have bangs or other hair in front. Women can wear hair in a neat bun, straight ponytail, dreadlocks, or braids, in addition to short styles. They can use pins and bands that match their hair color. Wigs and hairpieces must follow the same standards, but cannot be worn in flight operations. Beards, Mustaches, and Sideburns (Men)Men cannot wear beards unless for authorized health reasons or special deployment situations. Mustaches are allowed but cant extend beyond the upper lip line. Short, evenly trimmed sideburns are allowed.Cosmetics and NailsConservative cosmetics and nail polish are allowed for women only. Nails must be clean and groomed for both men and women and cant interfere with operating safety equipment. Accessory Sta ndards When in Uniform Safety is a primary consideration for accessory standards. JewelryWatches and bracelets are allowed but must be of a conservative style and cant be worn if they will be a safety hazard. Up to three rings in total are allowed, counting both hands. Necklaces can be worn if concealed under the shirt. Women can wear stud earrings. Men can only wear earrings in civilian clothes.Eyeglasses and SunglassesEyeglasses and sunglasses must not have any oranthroponymntation. Sunglasses cant have mirrored lenses and cant be worn whenin formation. Glasses are not permitted around the neck. Contact lenses are allowed in natural-looking shapes and designs and cannot be tinted to change the natural eye color. Handheld Electronic DevicesIf a cell phone or other device is worn on the waistband or purse, it must be of a conservative color or in a plain holder of a conservative color (black, silver, dark blue, or gray). An earpiece or headset can be worn if necessary for performin g official duties, or during air travel, or doing physical fitness activities. A cell phone cannot be used while walking in uniform, except for emergencies or to make or receive official notifications.Bags Attach cases, gym bags, backpacks, and womens purses and clutches all have specifications to ensure they are conservative and carried in a manner that doesnt interfere with saluting. Religious Apparel Religious apparel may only be worn visibly during religious tafelgeschirrs. Plain, dark blue or black religious head coverings may be approved by the installation commander to wear indoors or under the uniform/headgear outdoors. Tattoos, Brands, Body Piercing The guidelines specify what is permissible for tattoos, brands, body piercings, and other body modifications. None can carry objectionable content or bring discredit to the Air Force, whether in or out of uniform. A professional military image is required. Tattoos cannot be on the neck, face, head, scalp, tongue, lips, or ha nds (other than one wedding ring tattoo). Authorized tattoos may cover more than 25% of the chest, back, arms and legs. Other than single earrings, visible body piercings are not permissible, including the tongue. Service Dress Uniform The service dress uniform includes the mens and womens blue service dress coat and trousers or skirt. It is worn with a long- or short-sleeved light blue shirt. There is also a maternity service dress jumper and blouse. Men have a tie and women have a tie tab, and a belt is worn. The US lapel insignia consists of name tag, ribbons, chevrons, and aeronautical badges and is required. Other badges are optional and cufflinks are optional. Service Uniform The service uniform lacks the jacket of the service dress uniform and consists of the light blue long- or short-sleeved shirt and trousers or slacks. The tie and tie tab are optional. The name tag, chevrons, and aeronautical badges are also required with the service uniform. It is optional to wear ribbons, and they can be regular-size or miniature ribbons, but a mix is not allowed. A maximum of four earnedbadgeson all blue service uniforms is allowed.Aeronautical badges are worn above occupational and miscellaneous badges. Flight Cap, Footwear, Hose With Uniforms These miscellaneous standards cover head-to-toe Flight CapWear the cap slightly to the right with the vertical crease of the cap in line with the center of the forehead and nose. It sits about one inch above the eyebrows. When not wearing the cap, tuck it under the belt between the first and second belt loops but dont fold it over the belt. The service hat can be worn instead of the flight cap.Low Quarters (Men and Women)These are black oxford lace-up shoes with a rounded toe and no perforations or designs. They have a high-gloss finish. The heel is no taller than one inch and the sole is no thicker than one-half inch. Wear plain black socks or hose with low quarters. Heels (Women)Women may wear heels with the b lue service uniform. They must be plain black without decoration and have a high-gloss finish. The heels must be no taller than two and one-half inches and cant have extra thick soles.Combat BootsCombat boots are permitted with the service dress uniform or with the blue service uniform when wearing slacks or trousers, but not when wearing a skirt.Hose(Women)Sheer nylon hose without a pattern and in a shade that complements skin tone must be worn with the skirt. Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) The airman battle uniform replaced the battle dress uniform (BDU) and the desert camouflage uniform. It can be worn for short convenience stops and when eating at restaurants where people wear comparable civilian attire. Its not appropriate to wear to bars or restaurants where people wear business attire. It is no longer allowed in Afghanistan by most airmen.Multicam has been approved for Afghanistan, however. ABU Coat (Shirt)The long-sleeved button-up coat is made from a nylon and cotton 50/5 0 blend in a tiger stripe print. Leave the top button unbuttoned but the rest must remain buttoned. Some commanders may authorize rolling up the sleeves. Wear a short- or long-sleeved t-shirt under it, with the standard color desert sand. There is a maternity ABU coat as well. The coat can be removed in the immediate work area but must be worn when interacting with customers or clients.Mandatoryaccoutermentsinclude the nametapes, up to four badges, and rank insignia. HatThe ABU patrol cap, beret, or organizational cap may be worn with the ABU. Headgear is required outdoors at all times except in designated no hat areas.ABU TrousersThese are button-fly 50/50 nylon and cotton blend in the digitized tiger stripe print. They may be tucked into boots. Whether tucked or not, they are evenly bloused over the top of the boot. A desert sand colored web belt is worn. Maternity trousers are also available.Combat BootsSage green boots are worn with the ABU. They have rounded toes and may havea perforated seam. Black boots may be authorized for working in some areas that would cause stains to the sage green boot. Laces are tied and tucked into the boot or wrapped around the boot.

How Airline Pilots Can Have Successful Relationships

How Airline Pilots Can Have Successful RelationshipsHow Airline Pilots Can Have Successful RelationshipsFor pilots, marriage can be complicated. Most airline pilots wouldnt trade their job for anything. After all, it beats sitting behind a desk, and it comes with a fantastic viewalong with many otzu sich benefits. But there are also challenges.It can be difficult for a pilots family and friends to understand what, exactly, they are up against while theyre in training or on trips. How hard can it be to fly around the world, indulging in drinks at hotel bars with fellow crew members? And why does their schedule always have to be so complicated? I caught up with a few airline pilots on Facebook, and they sounded off on pilot marriages and relationships. Sarah E. is a first officer for a major airline. She says its hard for outsiders to understand what pilots go through.Its hard for people who dont live the airline life to understand it. They think that while we are away that we are on v acation and partying. Its difficult to convey the amount of work we do its fatiguing and challenging, especially for a wife and mother.Sleeping in a hotel and living out of a bag isnt the most fun, but we are pilots and have a passion for what we do. Its in ur blood, and its part of who we are. The Job Puts a Strain on Relationships and Marriages For an unlucky number of pilots, their relationships or marriages end due to one or more of these challenges leading to misunderstandings. Some of these can be blamed on the rigors of the job, which is difficult for any non-pilot to comprehend. And those that are trying to make a marriage work often spend their time explaining the ins and outs of the pilot career to their significant others left behind, often left alone to deal with the challenges of raising a family. The details, like why pilots spend an enormous amount of money on um ein haar food and why they were scheduled during the familys yearly vacation to Hawaii even though th ey bid for a different schedule, can become sources of contention, and often, family members behind feel left out and misunderstood themselves. This is likely a major reason for pilot divorce - the lack of comprehension on what the job entails, says Melinda W., a married first officer at a major airline. One captain clued me into best management practices for a content spouse, Remember, the weather is always crappy, the hotel is a dump the crew is a bunch of idiots. Your spouse doesnt want to hear youre having a good time on a trip while theyre home dealing with a backed up toilet, a car problem, a sick kid, shoveling snow, or the dog got sprayed by a skunk Maybe so, but spouses dont need to be protected from the daily lives of pilots. Pilots just need to convey the truth, that while the weather in Hawaii is nice and yes, they did enjoy a cocktail at the hotel bar, that theyre exhausted and yes, still committed to their marriages. And even though they try to explain it, many pilot s wish their significant others understood what happens around them every time they fly. As a first officer at a major airline, Evelyne T. knows the process well, too. Its a long-term education process. I found that by talking and telling stories and explaining in detail, openly and candidly my work experiences, trials, tribulations, and adventures I can give my family members and friends a window into my world... I dont ever dumb anything down and give lots of backgrounds. For others, their best-laid relationship plans didnt work out in the end. A number of pilots responded to my request for information to saytheir significant other ran off with a flight attendant, or that it just didnt work out for one reason or anotlageher. Life happens. Schedules dont line up. Dreams get in the way. And for airline pilots, its not difficult to see why. Training An airline pilots hectic schedule begins right away, usually during simulator training. If the pilot is coming out of the military, the training environment is one that theyve probably experienced before. But if they built their experience in the civilian world - flight instructing or towing banners or something similar - theyre just as new as the rest of the family and probably a bit clueless about the process themselves. But one thing is for sure Its called a fire hose for a reason. Days are long, the books are thick, and the absorption rate of the material is fast. Its intense. Pilots are expected to learn a huge amount of material in a very short time with little time in between lessons. They go to class all day, maybe grab dinner with their new coworkers at night, review notes for an hour or two, go to bed and then repeat the process the next day. There is very little time for anything else, leaving family members wondering why their husband or wife all of the sudden checked out. And its true - pilots often put their partners on hold as they check out of family life and check into a crappy hotel for a few m onths. Luckily, training is temporary. And its worth it when they put on that crisp new uniform and epaulets. Downtime Once a pilot is done withsim training, they often just want to decompress. If their partner tries to pranke them a to-do list, theyll sigh. If their partner makes them breakfast with the hope that theyll join them, theyll sleep in. And if asked where they want to go for dinner, they might respond with I dont care. Information overload, constantly being in a leadership position and the decision-making faced on the job leaves pilots in a zombie-like anti-decision-making state of mind. They dont care where you eat. Theyll eat anything at this point... except maybe McDonalds. On Reserve After training, a pilots time home is often brief, and then theyll be off to their reserve location, which means that they have to live near the airport in case they are called upon to fly. It is also a temporary situation, fulfilled while the pilot waits to fly the line at thei r regular gig, but that doesnt mean its not challenging. If theyre lucky, the reserve base is nearby. The majority of pilots, however, live in a crash pad in another city while on reserve. While crash pad living might sound like a party, your pilot is just as annoyed as you might be about this situation. He or she is living with a host of other male or female pilots and flight attendants who are loud, up at all hours and also cranky that theyre not at home with their families. Its not the most glamorous life. On the Line After a few months on reserve, pilots get a spot flying the line, which means they can bid on their schedule and be at home when they arent flying. Junior pilots - those low on the seniority list - will fly nights and weekends and any other shift that the senior pilots dont want to bid. It is also temporaryand is dependent upon how quickly pilots are retiring and how fast new pilots are being hired. And even line pilots have their challenges. The job can be exha usting, both mentally and physically. Flying, in and of itself, is mentally fatiguing. Pilots are responsible for hundreds of lives in a single flight, and they make important decisions about the safety of those flights. Add the trip through the time zones and a bad airport diet, and the body quickly fatigues, too. And then there are the relationships theyre working to uphold back home. Like anyone else, pilots have lives beyond flying, and there is often an added stress of worrying about kids and spouses and finances while theyre away. Jealousy can play a role in a pilots marriage (or lack thereof), too. Maintaining a friendly relationship with crew members of the opposite sex without causing a significant other to become jealous can be a challenge. And then theres commuting. Commuting Commuting is a part of the job for many pilotsand involves them flying to their assigned domicile before their schedule even begins and is done on their own time, often adding a day to the beginn ing of the pilots scheduled trip. And then they have to commute home, adding a day to the end of the trip, too. By the time a pilot gets home, he or she might not want to leave home, which is why a pilot might balk at the idea of taking a family vacation on his or her week off. Often, the last thing he or she wants to do is hop on another airplane. A pilot that has seniority can bid for a schedule that suits their needs, making it possible for them to - finally - be home on Christmas and attend important school functions for their kids. And the good news for all pilots is that when theyre home, theyre home. Their time is their own when theyre off the clock, which is not something that is true for many other professions. Relief If a pilots marriage can last through the random scheduling, the missed holidays, the jealousies and other various challenges involved with becoming an airline pilot, then maybe, just maybe, theyll see relief. As an airline pilot gains seniority, he or sh e will be able to gain more control over his or her schedule, allowing more scheduled time for family and other hobbies. With seniority comes a pay increase, and any money arguments that were there before may subside. And eventually, a pilot will be able to be home on holidays and keep important dates. The pilot lifestyle is challenging. There are manyhappily married pilots out there, but the secret to a happy marriage is probably less about pilot scheduling than it is about basic marriage virtues. Understanding the pilots lifestyle is just the beginning.

Best-Paying Majors for a Career for 2019

Best-Paying Majors for a Career for 2019Best-Paying Majors for a Career for 2019Which college majors have the best earnings potential? How much can the class of 2019 expect to make when they start their first professional jobs? Its always a good idea to knowwhat youre worth when youre about to start a job search. When youreevaluating offers for your first job after college, its much easier if you have salary benchmarks to review. It also makes sense to look at how majors relate to earning when youre considering career options as an undergraduate. For students who are interested in a well-paid career, consider some of the best-paying majors when youre looking at degree options. There is currently a strong job market for college graduates, so the candidates with the right educational background, skills, internship or other experience, and an in-demand major will be well-positioned tostart a career with a decent paycheckat a company thats a match for their career objectives. Hiring I s Up for 2019 A tighter job market has increased demand for college graduates to meet the requirements of employers for additional labor to support geschftsleben expansion. TheNational Association of Colleges and Employers(NACE) reports that graduating seniors from the Class of 2019 are experiencing the best job market for new college graduates since 2007, according to NACEsClass of 2019 Student Survey. Survey results show that graduating college seniors who had applied for full-time jobs received an average of 1.10 job offers, the highest rate of average job offers in 12 years. In addition, data from theClass of 2019 Student Surveysupport the findings of other NACE surveys. For example, theJob Outlook 2019 Spring Updatereported that employers plan to hire 10.7 percent more graduates from the Class of 2019 than they did from the Class of 2018. The projections from theCollegiate Employment Research Institute(CERI) from Michigan State University were also very optimistic. 93% of empl oyers responding to surveys indicated that prospects for college graduates in their industry were good to excellent. CERI cites business growth, retirements, and turnover as key factors impacting expanded hiring plans. This increased demand for college graduates is anticipated to put pressure on salaries, and CERI expects overall salaries for college graduates to increase by 4.3% percent. Best-Paying Majors for 2019 The National Association of Colleges and Employers conducted asurvey for the highest paying majors of 2019. STEM degrees have the highest salary bracket, followed by business degrees, social science majors, humanities degrees, agriculture/natural resources, and finally communications majors. STEM DegreesAs in past years, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines are expected to be amongst the highest compensated majors. According to NACE, employers expect to pay the highest salaries to engineering graduates - $69,188, followed by computer science graduates-$67,539. Math and Science graduates are expected to earn an average of $62,177. Career Options to Consider Best Jobs for Computer Science MajorsTop 10 Jobs for Math Majors Business DegreesBusiness graduates are expected to receive an average starting salary of $57,657. Career Options to Consider Top 10 Jobs for Business MajorsTop 10 Jobs for Marketing Majors Social Sciences and Humanities DegreesSocial science graduates are projected to receive an average salary of $57,310, while the estimate for humanities graduates is $56,651, for agriculture and natural resources, $55,750, and for communications grauates, $52,056. Career Options to Consider Top 10 Jobs for Communications MajorsTop 10 Jobs for Economics MajorsTop 10 Jobs for English MajorsTop 10 Jobs for Sociology Majors 2019 vs. 2018 Highest Salaries Salaries for engineering and agriculture/natural resources majors showed the greatest year over year increase with a gain of 4% and 4.1% respectively. Projecti ons for computer science and business salaries were up by 2.3% and 1.7% while communications, social science, and math/science, were only 1.2%, 1.1%, and .5% higher. Best-Paying Industries NACEreported that the highest paying industriesfor 2018 (2019 data unavailable)were expected to be management consulting- $67,569, chemical manufacturing- $65,669, information technology- $63,902, finance, insurance and real estate- $63,826, and engineering services- $63,624. Jobs College Grads Want the Most LinkedInsGuide to Getting Hired in 2019references entry level salaries in a diverse series of entry level jobs that are popular with graduates. 1.Software Engineer 40K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$83,000 2.Registered Nurse 9K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$62,400 3.Salesperson 7K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$31,100 4.Teacher 8K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$40,000 5.Accountant 2K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$48,000 6.Project Manager 22K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$57,500 7.Administrative Assistant 17K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$35,400 8.Account Executive 10K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$55,000 9.Financial Analyst 4K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$59,300 10. Account Manager 8K open entry-level roles in the U.S.Average total salary for entry-level roles$52,900 Factors That Impact Earnings Potential Keep in mind that all salary ansicht figures represent averages and that many other factors will determine the actual offers tendered to graduates in various majors. Students with high academic achievement, strong internship experience, a prof ile of campus or community leadership, and awards will tend to receive higher offers. Students from highly selective and elite colleges will often receive above-average offers. The cost of living in your target geographic area will also influence offers, with employers paying a higher differential for expensive locations like California, Metropolitan New York, Boston, and Chicago. Its important to keep all these factors in mind when youre looking at job options and what you can expect to earn. In some cases,recent and soon-to-be graduates have unrealistic expectationsand are disappointed when they get a job offer thats much lower than they anticipated. Its Not All About the Money Selecting a college major can be a challenging task for students who are confronted with a plethora of choices. A sound decision requires an assessment of many factors including your skills, personality orientation, interests, personal values, lifestyle choices, the opportunity for growth in various car eers, as well as the availability of jobs. Some of the jobs that pay the mostmay not rank well for other factorslike job satisfaction or work/life balance. Of course,starting salary is often a consideration as is income potential over time. Keep in mind that success in your college major and your marketability to employers will be influenced by how well yourskills and interests match the demands of your major. However, it makes sense to consider the salary implications of whatever major you choose. How to Get Hired Are you ready to get going on a job search? Its never too early to position yourself for a successful search for a job for after graduation. If youre an undergrad, there are things you can do now toprepare to get hired for a post-graduate job. On the other hand, if youve been busy with school and extra-curricular activities, its never too late to get into job hunt mode. You can fast-track your job search toland your first job after college quickly. Data Sources includ e the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the Collegiate Employment Research Institute (CERI), LinkedIn, and CareerBuilder.