Originally Posted by
Chauderon
Most operators in Europe you can have a beard, most in the USA you can't. I grow a beard when I'm off duty, I'm clean-shaven when I'm flying. You'll get paid much more over here in the US, and treated much better. I'd rather keep a beard but, for me - the overall package outweighs that annoyance.
Chauderon,
You have delivered
the definitive answer on the facial hair issue. Little else needs be said.
You'll have to forgive an old guy, but I just don't understand why such things as facial hair, uniform hats and tattoos are such issues for pilot applicants. It almost seems like these issues are the hills on which people are willing to fight and die.
I just don't understand. A pilot for an airline is an employee and the employer will require certain things from you. Want to fight them over such frivolous issues ?
I wish you luck.