Pierced Ears
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Flying is an old boys network and pierced ears are a real no no. I myself couldn't give two sh*ts what you look like but to those who are hiring it will make the world off difference.
Essentially as bloke wearing an ear ring/stud your saying you have an alternative way of doings things and your quite happy to sway from the norm - with first glance you've failed your psycometric tests - be very careful.
On your days off do as you please, but never
, ever wear a stud or ring into an interview or at work as a pilot in an airline.
good luck matey!
Essentially as bloke wearing an ear ring/stud your saying you have an alternative way of doings things and your quite happy to sway from the norm - with first glance you've failed your psycometric tests - be very careful.
On your days off do as you please, but never
, ever wear a stud or ring into an interview or at work as a pilot in an airline.good luck matey!
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Piltdown man and Arthur Dailey
I'm dissappointed that someone who expresses their views so strongly can have such sterotypical opinions! Shall i assume you use viagra
because of your age?
Marky
I'm dissappointed that someone who expresses their views so strongly can have such sterotypical opinions! Shall i assume you use viagra
because of your age?Marky
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men with pierced ears...
...make me laugh.
Often they are scruffy, shell-suited ne'er-do-wells who haven't washed their hair for weeks, not shaved for months but look at their ear lobe and how attractive it is!
Often they are scruffy, shell-suited ne'er-do-wells who haven't washed their hair for weeks, not shaved for months but look at their ear lobe and how attractive it is!
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Honestly, if I were to get my ears pierced (not that I would ever would do such a thing) I would have the piss ripped out of me incessantly by the other crew, that I would guarantee. Most airline pilots I have met seem to have a fairly similar personality type, I think it would be looked down on (as a bloke) in the airline world.
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I think i will decide against having them done.At the end of the day, if it goes against me during an interview and could jeopardize my dream, then its not worth it. Thank you to all that have helped make my decision.
I asked a civilised question, and some of the replies are amazing.Professional pilots only have ONE thing in common, and thats their occupation. Every single person is different. So, just because I was considering getting my ears pierced, It means that i have chosen the wrong career?I agree with looking professional. Im a young lad,unlike some that responded to my question
. I want to make the most out of my life.
aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh, well done for calling me a chav. your wrong, but I admire the amount of effort put into that lame insult
. im going to sniff some glue and make some chav girl pregnant now
.
I asked a civilised question, and some of the replies are amazing.Professional pilots only have ONE thing in common, and thats their occupation. Every single person is different. So, just because I was considering getting my ears pierced, It means that i have chosen the wrong career?I agree with looking professional. Im a young lad,unlike some that responded to my question
. I want to make the most out of my life.aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh, well done for calling me a chav. your wrong, but I admire the amount of effort put into that lame insult
. im going to sniff some glue and make some chav girl pregnant now.
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I personally do not think that will go down well at all.
I know what my flight manager would have said if I had turned up with metalwork in my ears but I do not propose to put it on this forum just to say that one of those words would be 'laddie'
I know what my flight manager would have said if I had turned up with metalwork in my ears but I do not propose to put it on this forum just to say that one of those words would be 'laddie'
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Hahahaha
I got told by my flying instructor early on in my PPL to get rid of my safety pins in my ear - not because of my perceived image problem but because they were ripping holes in the student headsets!
I still have a secret love of punk rock and you know what - as soon as I get another few years of this long haul big jet money I'm going to jack the whole lot in and move to fiji, start my own float plane company where I will undoubtedly wear hawaiian shirts, flip flops and probably pierced ears as well. And I'll give any wannabe who turns up dressed accordingly, a job on the spot
But sadly, for as long as I want to continue working for my present employer - or get a job with 99% of the other decent airlines on this planet - then yes it's true that earrings, tattoos, excessively wacky hairstyles etc are a definite no no.
I got told by my flying instructor early on in my PPL to get rid of my safety pins in my ear - not because of my perceived image problem but because they were ripping holes in the student headsets!
I still have a secret love of punk rock and you know what - as soon as I get another few years of this long haul big jet money I'm going to jack the whole lot in and move to fiji, start my own float plane company where I will undoubtedly wear hawaiian shirts, flip flops and probably pierced ears as well. And I'll give any wannabe who turns up dressed accordingly, a job on the spot
But sadly, for as long as I want to continue working for my present employer - or get a job with 99% of the other decent airlines on this planet - then yes it's true that earrings, tattoos, excessively wacky hairstyles etc are a definite no no.
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OK let me throw a spanner in the works, what about those who put gel in their hair and think its cool to have a fashionable whacky hair style.
Do you think its acceptable to be putting gel on your head when you are going to be wearing headsets that everyone else has got to wear them as well.
tornado617, you may think differently when you are older and more mature. Ear rings give someone the opportunity to make an opinion of you before they have spoke to you.
I use to see a security bloke at Manchester who was getting on a bit and had a bald head. He use to wear a massive ear ring with a diamond just like David Beckham has and he looked a right plonker.
Do you think its acceptable to be putting gel on your head when you are going to be wearing headsets that everyone else has got to wear them as well.
tornado617, you may think differently when you are older and more mature. Ear rings give someone the opportunity to make an opinion of you before they have spoke to you.
I use to see a security bloke at Manchester who was getting on a bit and had a bald head. He use to wear a massive ear ring with a diamond just like David Beckham has and he looked a right plonker.
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Try searching for tattoos and you'll find a very long thread that address all manner of appearance issues. It will also have you rolling on the floor laughing at some of the responses.
I once saw someone wearing a diamond stud at an early stage interview and suggested he remove it next time. He did and he got the job with a rather conservative company even though the hole was visible. I also saw someone at the same event who had removed his earring, which was one of those larghe sorts you could fit a fat pencil through. The gaping hole doomed his chances of progressing further because he looked totally outclassed by everyone else there.
I once saw someone wearing a diamond stud at an early stage interview and suggested he remove it next time. He did and he got the job with a rather conservative company even though the hole was visible. I also saw someone at the same event who had removed his earring, which was one of those larghe sorts you could fit a fat pencil through. The gaping hole doomed his chances of progressing further because he looked totally outclassed by everyone else there.
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I like the sound of your fiji plan! I think I would soon get bored of pierced ears after a couple of days. then im stuck with two holes in my ears the size of a wizards cuff .
I can just imagine someone posting a thread asking whether a tatoo of a hot lass on the face would be acceptable for interview. Thank you.
I think I would soon get bored of pierced ears after a couple of days. then im stuck with two holes in my ears the size of a wizards cuff .I can just imagine someone posting a thread asking whether a tatoo of a hot lass on the face would be acceptable for interview
. Thank you.
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coupla weeks ago in teeside, went onboard an embraer just to say hello whilst we waited for pax.
the fo had a stud up the top of his left ear. very nice guy... but if i had one , i doubt i would wear it to work!
outside of work, tis totally upto you what you wear!
the fo had a stud up the top of his left ear. very nice guy... but if i had one , i doubt i would wear it to work!
outside of work, tis totally upto you what you wear!
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My company a sizable UK airline and recruiter of new low houred pilots does not permit any earings or visible piercings on male members of staff, so those looking for that all important 1st job should consider that before getting them done.
MarkyT just how many airline pilots do you know, at 21 and still at Uni? Guess i'll just have to ask you next time AvSoc hits the town!
regards,
Han.
MarkyT just how many airline pilots do you know, at 21 and still at Uni? Guess i'll just have to ask you next time AvSoc hits the town!
regards,
Han.
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Han, you'd be suprised i do know quite a few. I'd also like to add that i always wear earrings for a night out, but when i'm flying i wouldn't even consider wearing them! Han you've flown with me, and not once did i wear earrings whilst flying. See ya at the next AvSoc geez
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Pierced ears on a female pilot is acceptable however, the design of the earings must be conservative studs or "sleeper" style. I can't remember what the policy of multiple piercings per ear is, but I doubt it's widely acceptable.
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""aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh, well done for calling me a chav. your wrong, but I admire the amount of effort put into that lame insult. im going to sniff some glue and make some chav girl pregnant now.""
tornado617, apologies perhaps I was a little too subtle for you, if you read my post properly I did not call you a chav, I merely implied that is how passengers/employers will perceive you, there is a difference. Your quote above says it all. Anyway well done you have made the right decision about EAR piercings.
MarkyT for your info, no I don't use/need Viagra, although I do have a Prince Albert but I try to make sure the passengers can't see it.
. im going to sniff some glue and make some chav girl pregnant now.""tornado617, apologies perhaps I was a little too subtle for you, if you read my post properly I did not call you a chav, I merely implied that is how passengers/employers will perceive you, there is a difference. Your quote above says it all. Anyway well done you have made the right decision about EAR piercings.
MarkyT for your info, no I don't use/need Viagra, although I do have a Prince Albert but I try to make sure the passengers can't see it.