Around 8,000 old uniforms will be thrown in the trash and some 30,000 metres of fabric cut and sewed into all new Qantas pilot gear.
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The new Martin Grant uniforms were unveiled today, with a nostalgic design linking back to the first Qantas pilot uniforms from the 1930s.
The new look is a modern, single-breasted, navy suit in a streamlined cut with a narrow trouser for males, and a more feminine version for women. The back of the jacket also features a red vent to add a splash of colour.
Paying tribute to the quintessential nautical-style uniform, the hat is navy with a waterproof white top. The gold embroidered hat badge has been simplified using the Qantas Roo logo – the iconic symbol first introduced in 1947 to coincide with Qantas’ first services through to London. The symbol also features on the new wing badge, which has been updated in gold embroidery.
Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said he was proud to unveil the new uniform at a time when the national carrier was continuing to invest in its people.
“Every Qantas uniform reflects its times and this version marks an exciting period for our pilots as we create new job opportunities and look forward to the delivery of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner next year.”
Alan Joyce, Qantas CEO
“The uniform was developed in collaboration with our pilots to make sure that it meets their needs on the job, as well as perfectly capturing the power and history of the Qantas brand.”
New uniform fittings will begin in July, with all pilots wearing the new design by the end of 2016.
