Many thanks Reluctant737. I also have a large back piece, I am currently a High Speed Train driver, and also wear the white tshirt under my uniform..!
My company are also quite strict regarding tattoos, but nowhere near as the airlines.
I feel tattoos willalways be a love/hate affair, and people should never judge someones ability of suceeding.......but, rules are rules.
I appreciate your opinion on my ear tattoo, and laser removal is something i have been looking into already.....ouch!!