Line maintenance, and other aircraft maintenance technicians continually in public view, wear khaki shirt and pants. Orange/blue Delta patch is on a black-brimmed khaki hat and over left pocket of shirt and coveralls. Black tie available. Khaki uniforms worn until 1973, with updates to insignia patches through the years.
Those working in overhaul shops and hangars, “. . . can be your own judge as to what to wear. Bear in mind, however, the thought of appearance and neatness, for even in a mechanical job, appearance ‘goes a long way’! Also, you should select your work clothing with Safety in mind.” Source: Employee manual, You and Your Job: Delta Air Lines Maintenance Department, 1946.
Ramp and cargo service agents continue to wear slate gray uniform pieces until 1973. Delta-issues cold weather gear: a short gray jacket and a bulky navy blue coat with detachable hood, nicknamed “Big Blue.”
Transportation agents switch from double-breasted naval officers uniform to a single-breasted midnight blue suit in 1961, adding a London Fog black trench coat with zip-in lining in cold/rainy weather.
Line maintenance personnel continue to wear regulation Delta uniform of khaki pants and shirt until 1973. Foremen and leads are required to wear a black tie except in the summer.
Airport Customer Service (ACS) uniform is a combination of blues – dark blue pants, knit and woven light blue shirts and optional baseball cap. A light blue striped shirt is soon available. Cold wear gear consists of an “electric” blue jacket trimmed in red and white racing stripes, a heavy blue overcoat and a blue stocking cap.
Aircraft maintenance personnel (TechOps) wear a khaki shirt and chocolate brown pants. A brown pinstriped shirt is soon available. Outerwear includes chocolate brown coveralls, jackets and overcoats.
