Object Details
Manufacturer
Fashion World
Physical Description
Brown polyester, 2 buttons, 2 flap pockets, 1 breast pocket.
Summary
Flight Manager
PeoplExpress, 1980s
To cut costs and encourage efficiency, PeoplExpress made every owner-employee a “manager.” By eliminating traditional barriers to productivity and easing formalities, the company hoped employees would serve their customers better. This strategy raised morale but caused confusion and actually hurt productivity.
This simple uniform, worn by pilot Mike Petrasko, was identical to that of other managers. It sports no “wings” typically found on pilot uniforms. The FAA eventually made PeoplExpress adopt more conventional uniforms to make flight crew more identifiable to passengers.
Gift of Mike Petraszko
Credit Line
Donated by Michael S. Petraszko
Inventory Number
A19880327000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Materials
Synthetic Fabrics
Plastic
Uncharacterized Thread
Copper Alloys
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 80 × 53 × 21cm (2 ft. 7 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 8 7/8 in. × 8 1/4 in.)
3-D (Coat, Storage, With Light Padding): 82.5 × 84.5 × 3.8cm (2 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 9 1/4 in. × 1 1/2 in.)
3-D (Badge): 5.5 × 0.5 × 1.8cm (2 3/16 × 3/16 × 11/16 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
America by Air
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19880327000