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I'm fully expecting this to plummet to the bottom of the ratings, I'll pull it if I can as soon as I get some decent answers but...
exactly what it says in the title. I'm not talking about a full body suit, just a couple of small ones, located torso, upper arm, forearm etc.
They would be covered when wearing long sleeve shirts.
Any opinions/ facts?
Capt Toss Parker
15th Apr 2011, 14:03
I have numerous buddies with "Tough Stickers" in Cathay - Jet Star - Qantas .... no one cares as long as they are covered up for work.
Get the Love Hate done on your knuckles so checkers don't mess with you on line checks!
stuckgear
15th Apr 2011, 14:09
I know T&C's have dropped in maany parts of the industry, but really you should be keeping your clothes on for the recruitment process:hmm:.
unless the tattoo is across your face, i can't see it making a difference.
chai ja
15th Apr 2011, 14:25
I have one upper arm.
Never ever been noticed by anybody at work and I wear short sleeve normally... Flown with maybe 4 or 5 skippers in the UK who had them and they WERE visible when performing overhead panel SOPs..
Just make sure at an interview you wear a darker long sleeved shirt....
Cheers CJ...
hollingworthp
15th Apr 2011, 20:08
Bruce Dickinson flies professionally - I imagine he had a little ink done.
Unless you have Love & Hate tattooed across your knuckles, you should be fine.
Wear your long shirt and don't give it another thought.
Shell Management
15th Apr 2011, 20:13
I've taken on a few sailors and tattoos were never a problem.:ok:
stuckgear
15th Apr 2011, 20:15
Sailors ?
you bringing your personal life into the thread shell ? ;)
zondaracer
15th Apr 2011, 21:27
Stuckgear, lol I was thinking the same
Shell Management
15th Apr 2011, 21:37
Nothing wrong with seamen.
Gentlemen,
I left this thread to run and returned to it after a few beers expecting a couple of short, borderline offensive, posts.
May I thank you all for your informative, and incredibly amusing, comments!
I did spare a thought for Mr. Dickinson, wasn't sure whether he'd had ink done or not, the Maiden guys always seemed very well behaved, never saw any artwork on Bruce (no offence by use of first name intended).
Thanks again guys and girls!
vodka_gorbachev
16th Apr 2011, 09:03
"Welcome aboard" below the belt - no problem :}
Capt.unregistered
17th Apr 2011, 17:19
Why don't you get the QRH tatooed on the forearm? I'm sure the airline would approve, although it would have to be type specific. ;)
stuckgear
17th Apr 2011, 18:56
A "Remove Before Flight" tat may be counter productive to the career prospects though !
eagleflier
19th Apr 2011, 12:28
Last year while job hunting in Arik Air in Nigeria, I saw an expat pilot in uniform with a tat running from elbow to wrist. I hear he flies dressed in short sleeves with the tattoo visible.
I've got a few myself but they always covered while I'm at work.
NeilRyan
19th Apr 2011, 13:42
Lol! All in the name of art!
fade to grey
20th Apr 2011, 16:24
I don't think Bruce has any visible, at least not that I noticed on FD.
FR8R H8R
25th Apr 2011, 01:03
In Nigeria, a pilot fully tatted out gives "rep" to the airline. It is a violent place after all.
As long as there is no bar code on your neck, you should be ok.
Quazimodo007
17th Mar 2012, 18:24
Hi to all ,i didn't know in which forum to put this question,so please can you tell me if some of major companies make problem to the pilots with tattoo?
Denti
17th Mar 2012, 18:31
As long as it is not visible when wearing your uniform most do not care at all. Visible tattoos however can be a problem.
As Denti says, not a problem as long as it is not visible in uniform, or at least in the uniform you'll be wearing in front of the public. I asked this question about a year ago. I was told not to worry, so went and got mine done.
It became a conversation topic at interview (A standard "Do you have any piercings or tattoos which are visible and you can't/won't cover up?" question) and I'm fairly certain that it actually went to my benefit as it's an aviation related tattoo!
Quazimodo007
18th Mar 2012, 13:17
Actually is slogan
Ad astra per aspera
Fostex
18th Mar 2012, 15:39
Real aviators have P-A-T tattooed across the knuckles of one hand, and A-P-T across the knuckles of the other.
Shows you're pro.
Quazimodo007
18th Mar 2012, 16:45
p-a-t a-p-t ?
Fostex
18th Mar 2012, 16:53
I will refer the honourable gentleman to the below thread. Obtain a paper copy and have a read while perched upon the lavvy.
http://www.pprune.org/flying-instructors-examiners/479356-p-t-technique.html
skianyn vannin
18th Mar 2012, 21:41
how about "will fly for food" tattood across your forehead? The airline beancounters will love it :yuk: