Melbourne-born designer Martin Grant will refresh Qantas pilot uniforms . A key focus of the redesign will be the female uniform , to cater for an increasing number of women joining the ranks . The focus will be on comfort and durability as pilots can spend up to 16 hours in the cockpit at any one time . The attire worn by the airline 's pilots has evolved significantly since the 1970s .
Melbourne-born designer Martin Grant will refresh Qantas pilot uniforms . A key focus of the redesign will be the female uniform , to cater for an increasing number of women joining the ranks . The focus will be on comfort and durability as pilots can spend up to 16 hours in the cockpit at any one time . The attire worn by the airline 's pilots has evolved significantly since 1935 .