Male crew uniforms UK
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: London
Male crew uniforms UK
Hi can anyone tell me which uk airlines have long sleeves for cabincrew, I used to work for BMI many years ago and want to get back to the skies, but I have a tattoo on my forearm and need to wear long sleeves. Also does anyone know if the new easyjet uniform has wings?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: luton UK
Hi yes the new easyjet uniform will have wings, but will also be short sleeve! unfortunately i don't know of any airline that would accept a tatoo on your forearm, but hopefully someone will know different!
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: luton UK
yeah that been said dont let them see you have a tatoo, i work regulary with 2 ladies who help us out with ezy recruitment days but they also recriuit for BA and i know for a fact BA wont hire you if they know you have a tatoo on your forearm
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Near LONDON
JOHNEZY
Who are these ladies that help you and ezy out with recruitment? BA proper do all their own recruitment in house at LHR, and I have never heard of any of them going to ezy for a day!
As for you knowing for a fact that BA do not accept people with tattoos on the forearms, you know nothing!
Quite a few BA crew have tattoos on the arms, and as long as you wear long sleeves thats fine!
Stick to EZY stuff and stop putting people off trying to get a decent job!
Who are these ladies that help you and ezy out with recruitment? BA proper do all their own recruitment in house at LHR, and I have never heard of any of them going to ezy for a day!
As for you knowing for a fact that BA do not accept people with tattoos on the forearms, you know nothing!
Quite a few BA crew have tattoos on the arms, and as long as you wear long sleeves thats fine!
Stick to EZY stuff and stop putting people off trying to get a decent job!
Last edited by red 7; 9th February 2007 at 03:47.
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,806
Likes: 0
From: Dublin
In the off chance the airlines do find out you have the tatoo just mention that you have products which you use to cover it up.
But yeah, BA have long sleeve shirts (which are really cool cos of the cufflinks)
http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com/ba...holoyasyimbyrq
But yeah, BA have long sleeve shirts (which are really cool cos of the cufflinks)
http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com/ba...holoyasyimbyrq
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Malta
Hi Cabinstar,
I used to operate with Flightline some years ago and remember about a colleague with the same problem.
The company provided him long sleeves, don't know if expecially tailored for him (he was the only one I saw with long sleeves, usually short ones are more comfortable on board) but as long as he covered the tattoo, no one had anything against.
Don't know about major UK companies policy, but maybe you could ask about the possibility of having (probably at your own cost) long sleeves, at the end if the design is the same...probably there won't be any "not uniform charge"
I used to operate with Flightline some years ago and remember about a colleague with the same problem.
The company provided him long sleeves, don't know if expecially tailored for him (he was the only one I saw with long sleeves, usually short ones are more comfortable on board) but as long as he covered the tattoo, no one had anything against.
Don't know about major UK companies policy, but maybe you could ask about the possibility of having (probably at your own cost) long sleeves, at the end if the design is the same...probably there won't be any "not uniform charge"
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: USA
I've only seen one cabin crew with a tattoo...was on VirginBlue, but even his short sleeved shirt covered it up, until he reached up to close the overhead bin, and it peeked out. What was odd was the location...it was not on the outside of his bicep, but on the inside. I thought, "Marty, what possessed you to get a tattoo there??" It certainly didn't impact his ability to make a cabin announcement or sell drinks off of the trolley.
...but that's topic drift, sorry.
I know there is some sort of removal treatment out there, but it takes a few visits, and isn't cheap.
...but that's topic drift, sorry.
I know there is some sort of removal treatment out there, but it takes a few visits, and isn't cheap.
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
From: Above 5L
Almost all airlines have a long sleeve option. INCLUDING EasyJet's new uniform!!! BA, QF, NZ, VS, BD, EK, JL, NH, CX, EY, QR... to name a few.
If it can't be seen when in uniform, you should be fine at most airlines.
The inside of the arm, is becoming a very popular place to have a tattoo these days. I know at least three people who have one there.
If it can't be seen when in uniform, you should be fine at most airlines.
The inside of the arm, is becoming a very popular place to have a tattoo these days. I know at least three people who have one there.
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 366
Likes: 0
From: Sandpit
my Tatoo
I work for BA have a tatoo on my forearm and i told them about it at Interview they didn't give a poop - told them was happy to cover it (there is this amazing make-up stuff that you literally peel off afterwards) I even said would remove it (more fool me they aren't that great to work for!) but they said not to worry as they have long sleaves available. To be honest refusing employment on the grounds of having a tatoo is dodgy ground nowadays - god love the EU.
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: KENT, ENGLAND
Whats the big deal if you do have a tatoo anyway on your forearm? Once you're in the cockpit your out of harms way. I can understand not having a tatoo if your cabin crew when you're front line in customer service but a pilot, don't understand the big deal, as long as its not offensive.
