Air Traffic Control Manager Prohibits Kilt

[NewKilt]

It sounds to me like the "business casual" dress code that the FAA has instituted is written such that your immediate manager has rather broad authority in interpreting and enforcing the code. You could attempt to educate your manager about the kilt being an acceptable article or clothing that meets the requirement for "business casual," You could point out other government agencies that do allow men to wear a kilt.

If this does not change your manager's opinion, then as another poster had mentioned, you might be able to get some help from your union. Another possibility might be to contact your congressman. But however you would elect to pursue this, in my opinion I would keep your manager informed. Your manager may not agree that the kilt is appropriate attire, but he/she should respect that fact that you are keeping them in the loop so that there are no unpleasant surprises later. Who knows, this alone might get you in the door with your manager saying, "ok, lets give it a try and see how it goes."

Darrell

[scoutniagara]

In my retirement, I'm able to wear anything I choose, but I still have to follow "uniform" on occasion. As a Therapy Dog Handler, I am supposed to wear black pants, and as a volleyball referee, I have to wear navy pants. I'll take note on what the "workers" in the seniors' homes wear, but I couldn't see myself up on a referee's stand wearing a kilt; others down below, might see tooooo much. ;)

[Frank McGrath]

As a flyer flying out of the Washington/Baltimore area, I personally don't give a tinkers damn what you wear. As long as you can see my aircraft on your scope until you release it to someone else. Keep me safe. I'll see you in the puf on your off hours.

Frank McGrath
Westminster, Md Leaving BWI for Heathrow Dec 20

[Frank McGrath]

Not the puf, but the pub. Any thing close to you in that area?

[Freedomlover]

No, not in my area, but if you ever fly into Asheville, NC please look me up. A couple brewskis and conversation would be pleasant.

[pbpersson]

On the subject of kilts in the workplace and dress codes......

This is not my idea, this idea was given to me by a lawyer and those of you daring enough or who want to try it, please do.

He said what you need to do is get some women co-workers on your side - who want to see guys at work in kilts or at least want men to have the freedom to choose.

Have them wear UK Mockers to work - they are very business casual and management will love them and accept them.

Then you wear a Mocker to work. If they say ANYTHING it is sexual discrimination and this lawyer wanted to see how the courts would interpret that. I don't think the employer would have a leg to stand on in front of a judge.

Just a thought I felt I should pass along for all to consider.....