Men’s Aviation Aircrew Leather Jacket

Men’s Aviation Aircrew Leather Jacket

Aircrew jackets differed from pilots' jackets in ways that are easy to miss and genuinely interesting, because the two jobs made different demands. This one follows the aircrew pattern. It sits in our aviator and pilot leather jackets range.

• Material: Genuine leather
• Fit: Practical aircrew cut with room to move
• Closure: Front zip
• Color: Brown
• Care: Dry wipe, condition twice a year, dry naturally if wet

Pilots sat still, aircrew moved

A pilot spent a flight strapped into a seat, so a pilot's jacket could be cut close and short with no allowance for reaching. Aircrew — navigators, gunners, radio operators, loadmasters — worked standing, kneeling and turning in a confined fuselage. Their jackets are consequently cut with more room across the back and shoulders, often with an action pleat, and with pockets placed where they could be reached while wearing a harness. If you find close-cut flight jackets restrictive, an aircrew pattern is the one that solves it.

Pocket placement is the tell

On a pilot's jacket, pockets sit low on the body, because a seated wearer's hands fall there. On a working jacket, pockets sit higher and are angled, so they can be reached with a harness or a belt across the waist. It is a small difference and it is the clearest single way to tell one pattern from another in a photograph.

Wearing it today

The extra room across the back is exactly what makes a leather jacket comfortable for daily wear — driving, carrying things, working — and it means you can wear a jumper underneath without straining the seams. It is a more forgiving jacket than a fitted A-2, at the cost of a slightly less sharp silhouette.

Stated plainly: this is a fashion jacket in an aviation style. Not military issue, no insignia or unit markings, and no affiliation with any air force.

Sizing and made to order

Measure your chest over what you plan to wear underneath. The aircrew cut is forgiving, so most people take their normal size. Sizes run XS to 5XL, with Custom taking chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does an aircrew jacket differ from a pilot's?

More room across the back and shoulders for working, often an action pleat, and pockets set higher and angled for reach.

Is it more comfortable than a fitted flight jacket?

Yes for daily wear, at the cost of a slightly less sharp silhouette.

Can I wear a jumper underneath?

Yes — the cut allows for it without straining the seams.

Is this military issue?

No. It is a fashion jacket in an aviation style, with no insignia or affiliation.

Is the leather genuine?

Yes, real hide throughout.

Do you offer custom sizing?

Yes. Choose Custom and send chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.

Is shipping free?

Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.