Pilots with Tattoos
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Pilots with Tattoos
Is having a tattoo a disadvantage when applying for QF?
I would hate to think that because of a tat, which is not visible in uniform, will hinder my application.
I know that you cannot discriminate just because someone has a tat, officially that is, but I wonder if any ppruners out there have experienced any different?
I would hate to think that because of a tat, which is not visible in uniform, will hinder my application.
I know that you cannot discriminate just because someone has a tat, officially that is, but I wonder if any ppruners out there have experienced any different?
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If it doesn't show when you're in uniform then I guess they will never know!
Personally I don't like them, one of my instructors wears long sleeved shirts for that reason and that's fine by me.
I saw a pilot the other day with a huge picture of something covering his whole back showing through his white shirt and I found it pretty distatsteful. I suspect a lot of pax would too.
But that's just my opinion, no doubt some people think they're very nice
Personally I don't like them, one of my instructors wears long sleeved shirts for that reason and that's fine by me.
I saw a pilot the other day with a huge picture of something covering his whole back showing through his white shirt and I found it pretty distatsteful. I suspect a lot of pax would too.
But that's just my opinion, no doubt some people think they're very nice
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Not sure about pilots, but it isnt a disadvantage for cabin crew.
I have several tattoos (none of which are plainly visible through my uniform).
The QF doctor certainly saw them during my medical - I still got the job
There are heaps of male and female cabin crew who have tatts.
I doubt it would be any different for techies, I know an S/O who has only been with us a few months who has heaps of 'em !
I think QF would only have a problem with them if they were in areas that the uniform would not cover !!
Tattoos are so common in mainstream society these days - I doubt QF is that interested in them !!
I have several tattoos (none of which are plainly visible through my uniform).
The QF doctor certainly saw them during my medical - I still got the job
There are heaps of male and female cabin crew who have tatts.
I doubt it would be any different for techies, I know an S/O who has only been with us a few months who has heaps of 'em !
I think QF would only have a problem with them if they were in areas that the uniform would not cover !!
Tattoos are so common in mainstream society these days - I doubt QF is that interested in them !!
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Buster! You crack me up.
Nice to see you still have your sense of humour.
I dated a QF FO last year and he and his training mates, went and got a Phantom tattoo each to celebrate the end of training.
I freaked the first time I saw it.
But afterall every girl likes the idea of a bad boy!
Drives their dads nuts!
Nice to see you still have your sense of humour.
I dated a QF FO last year and he and his training mates, went and got a Phantom tattoo each to celebrate the end of training.
I freaked the first time I saw it.
But afterall every girl likes the idea of a bad boy!
Drives their dads nuts!
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I remember a few years ago in Auckland meeting this Maori chap who was a mates friend with his entire face tatood!
Yep - freaks you out at first because it looks so God-damned mean but this guy was a champ.
It's actually of huge cultural significance in this case and something I call a serious commitment.
I wonder how Air NZ would feel about this one seeing that they cant discriminate and all that?
Yep - freaks you out at first because it looks so God-damned mean but this guy was a champ.
It's actually of huge cultural significance in this case and something I call a serious commitment.
I wonder how Air NZ would feel about this one seeing that they cant discriminate and all that?
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No ........ tatoo's should have no impact on your employability.
In saying that, it's probably better if they are covered by your uniform/normal clothing.
I've plenty of cuzzies with boob (home) tatts and having spider webs, dots, F>U>C>K all over ones hands is going to work against you......................regardless of colour, qualifications etc....
Tatts are artwork. Everyone has a different opinion of artworks. Some are better (more appealing) than others, some have unpleasent subjects (not a fan of skulls, demons & that nasty goulish sort of stuff).
Some are amazing.................
I've plenty of tatts, all professional and in a short sleeve shirt you wouldn't even see them.
Best thing really, at work keep em out of sight, if they're old boobs from long ago................maybe get a pro to cover em over with a new tatt which reflects your (hopefully) more mature state of mind. Tatt removal will leave scars (check it out thought there are newer techniques, lazer.......all the time) and cost $$$.
Buster..............you showed a lot of faith/trust in that tattooist. or did ya keep a beady eye on him in the mirror
NO, NO, NO EXIT is not spelled Echo November Tango Romeo Yankee.
In saying that, it's probably better if they are covered by your uniform/normal clothing.
I've plenty of cuzzies with boob (home) tatts and having spider webs, dots, F>U>C>K all over ones hands is going to work against you......................regardless of colour, qualifications etc....
Tatts are artwork. Everyone has a different opinion of artworks. Some are better (more appealing) than others, some have unpleasent subjects (not a fan of skulls, demons & that nasty goulish sort of stuff).
Some are amazing.................
I've plenty of tatts, all professional and in a short sleeve shirt you wouldn't even see them.
Best thing really, at work keep em out of sight, if they're old boobs from long ago................maybe get a pro to cover em over with a new tatt which reflects your (hopefully) more mature state of mind. Tatt removal will leave scars (check it out thought there are newer techniques, lazer.......all the time) and cost $$$.
Buster..............you showed a lot of faith/trust in that tattooist. or did ya keep a beady eye on him in the mirror
NO, NO, NO EXIT is not spelled Echo November Tango Romeo Yankee.
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That reminds me of the story about a middle aged truck driver's wife.
Knowing her husband's favourite position was doggy style, she decided to spice things up for him by getting a butterfly tatooed on each cheek of her derriere . Unfortunately, the tatooist advised he couldn't do butterflies but asked if she would she like bees instead. She agreed. Later that afternoon her husband arrived home and found his wife on the sofa stark naked, on her knees and buttocks in the air displaying the new tats.
The husband paused for a moment and then said;
"Who the hell is BoB ?"
Knowing her husband's favourite position was doggy style, she decided to spice things up for him by getting a butterfly tatooed on each cheek of her derriere . Unfortunately, the tatooist advised he couldn't do butterflies but asked if she would she like bees instead. She agreed. Later that afternoon her husband arrived home and found his wife on the sofa stark naked, on her knees and buttocks in the air displaying the new tats.
The husband paused for a moment and then said;
"Who the hell is BoB ?"
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I have a friend who did his thesis for his doctorate on the impact of tatoos in society and why and who is most likely to have them put on their bods.
I tell you what, it doesn't look good for a lot of you then.
I tell you what, it doesn't look good for a lot of you then.
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If you dont get a job just because of the Tat, drop me a line and I'll get some of my compardre's on big motorcycles to come 'round and have a chat to them !!
Bound to give you any job then.
Bound to give you any job then.
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Anyone hear the story of the QF Second Officer who got the fake henna tat in Bangkok and ended up in hospital. Heard he was in hospital for a lot less time than he was in the sh!t.
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Cuzzy if the were old BOOB tatts I dont think you'd have much chance at an airline job.
Best thing really, at work keep em out of sight, if they're old boobs from long ago...............
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hone ( and anyone who's interested )
I believe laser removal is 5 times more expensive ( more for colours ) , and whats worse, 5 times more painful than the original application.
lets face it, unless your a real he man, it don't exactly tickle getting them put on either
As someone already mentioned, you can't hide them completely from the potential new employer, the doc will see them in the medical.
I believe laser removal is 5 times more expensive ( more for colours ) , and whats worse, 5 times more painful than the original application.
lets face it, unless your a real he man, it don't exactly tickle getting them put on either
As someone already mentioned, you can't hide them completely from the potential new employer, the doc will see them in the medical.
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Capt Vege : yeah I hear what you're saying but, it's funny where people end up (even those from the other side of the tracks).Lots of boobs happen between 9- 16 (tatts, cigarettes, preggers) 10 years later and that person could have undergone enormous changes............
...................in fact could well be someone worthy of that airline job.
I'm with Stupid
As for the doc seeing your tatts...........................S/he is/should be more interested in your health & wether all your bits are intact and such like.
Lets face it, Doctors see so much sickness and injury orientated strange stuff that a few pictures shouldn't rate a mention.
Skychaser : C'mon tell us what a Phd reveals, I'm sure it will be "enlightening"
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Hey Cabin Secure,
I know some of the guys off that course who have the phantom tat.
A few years ago one of them was on a slip in london - went down to 'the church' and got full of ink (as you do) at said establishment.
Anyhow, the day rolls on and said pilot convinces a yank backpacker to come back to the hotel to see his 'etchings'.
During the transit to the pub she is nattering on about how she has never met a QF pilot before & what a great thrill it is to go to a nice hotel ect ect.
When they get back to the room and get their gear off, she spies the aforementioned phantom tat and says
"Christ, not another one of you phantom guys"
Sometimes it pays to be tatooed
I know some of the guys off that course who have the phantom tat.
A few years ago one of them was on a slip in london - went down to 'the church' and got full of ink (as you do) at said establishment.
Anyhow, the day rolls on and said pilot convinces a yank backpacker to come back to the hotel to see his 'etchings'.
During the transit to the pub she is nattering on about how she has never met a QF pilot before & what a great thrill it is to go to a nice hotel ect ect.
When they get back to the room and get their gear off, she spies the aforementioned phantom tat and says
"Christ, not another one of you phantom guys"
Sometimes it pays to be tatooed