Pilots and Tattoos

Sorry, but this just looks wrong:

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I dont think anyone is advocating visible tattoos out on the line. You have to cover them up, and ones with tattoos have no problem doing that.
 
Just have to be smart about the tats. I have my whole leg done which is never a issue in flying professionally. I would hate to have "sleeves" cause I enjoy wearing the short sleeve shirt in the summer.

Derek
 
My neighbor has a few tattoos on his forearms. He fought in The War, and at 88 could still kick your ass. I'm pretty sure he isn't embarrassed of the anchor that he proudly displays on his arm, or his unit's flag that he puts out on Veterans Day.

If you don't like tattoos, don't get one.
 
wjkelsie said:
While I know tattoos are a heated subject. I am seeking some honest advice. I have two tattoos on my left arm. One of the tattoos is on my wrist but can be covered by wearing a watch and the other tattoo on my left arm is on the inside of my bicep. Which can be covered with a long enough short sleeve t shirt. The tattoos can both be covered with appropriate clothing. If I possibly applied for a job at an airline, will these tattoos disqualify me from getting a job at an airline even if I can cover them with a short sleeve shirt and a watch?
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I myself have 7 tattoos and counting....most of them are well covered; i have one on the inside of each arm that can only be seen when i raise my hands or reach out for something. As long as you keep them covered it isn't an issue. Many of my coworkers in my previous job (corporate) and current job (121 regional) know about them and I've never heard anything against them.
 
I have a relatively small one of a cryptic design related back to my ex wife. I wish I didn't have it. My current wife doesn't have a problem with it, and it's a lot of expense for something that doesn't bother her at all, so I haven't had it removed.

But it does bug me. Chalking that one up to "Dumb things I did before 30". It's a much longer list than "Dumb things I did after 30."
 
Then why get one in the first place if it has to covered up as a professional pilot? Not worth it.

I can totally understand if you have military ink, like a 101st Airborne on your top upper arm. That's all good. But these silly tattoos that are wraparound a leg/arm that run the entire length? What's the point when you have to cover it up anyway.
 
Cherokee_Cruiser said:
Then why get one in the first place if it has to covered up as a professional pilot? Not worth it.

I can totally understand if you have military ink, like a 101st Airborne on your top upper arm. That's all good. But these silly tattoos that are wraparound a leg/arm that run the entire length? What's the point when you have to cover it up anyway.
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I see your point and I understand it. Mine are on my calves, back, ribcage,chest; I actually don't try to cover up the ones on my arms....i wear short sleeve shirts with my uniform, they are on the inside of my arms because they are for myself (one if my son's birthdate/initials and the other one is a phrase in another language) i don't need to go parading around showing my tattoos....you can only see them when i am running.

to each his own
 
It must be awful nice to have the option to volunteer yourself for something that large swathes of the population may discriminate against you for.

"OMG Derg! You got a big penis implanted on your forehead!"

"Yeah, brotha! I just wanted to express myself!"

:)
 
Derg said:
It must be awful nice to have the option to volunteer yourself for something that large swathes of the population may discriminate against you for.

"OMG Derg! You got a big penis implanted on your forehead!"

"Yeah, brotha! I just wanted to express myself!"

:)
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Just like anything, it has to be done right. If you do something like this

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you deserve to be mocked.

But if you do something that's significant to you and it's tastefully done, then by all means, do it.
 
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