Visible Scars for Pilots in ME?

Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: CYYZ
Posts: 2

Hey y'all,
I was wondering if pilots applying to Middle Eastern airlines (EK, QR, EY, etc.) are allowed to have visible scars (that are not linked to any medical condition at all) on their limbs and chest by any chance?
I know that they're going pretty strict on this sort of thing when it comes to selecting flight attendants, but I can't seem to find any info about whether if they're using the same standard for pilot selection.
Please help me out and thanks in advance!
Cheers,
I was wondering if pilots applying to Middle Eastern airlines (EK, QR, EY, etc.) are allowed to have visible scars (that are not linked to any medical condition at all) on their limbs and chest by any chance?
I know that they're going pretty strict on this sort of thing when it comes to selecting flight attendants, but I can't seem to find any info about whether if they're using the same standard for pilot selection.
Please help me out and thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Last edited by S P E C T R E; 24th Aug 2020 at 23:21. Reason: misspelled words correction

Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: CYYZ
Posts: 2
Do you mean that pilots applying for ME airlines can have scars or cannot have scars? Just to clarify.
I have a 4 inch-long scar on my outer forearm that ends about 2 inches apart from the position of my wrist watch - that is not too distinctive, but clearly can be seen if someone is looking at my arm.
Do they ask you to submit any questionnaire about body scars (like the flight attendants do) or go through any sort of body inspection during the pilot selection process (or during the med certification), may I ask?
Thanks for enlightening by the way.
I have a 4 inch-long scar on my outer forearm that ends about 2 inches apart from the position of my wrist watch - that is not too distinctive, but clearly can be seen if someone is looking at my arm.
Do they ask you to submit any questionnaire about body scars (like the flight attendants do) or go through any sort of body inspection during the pilot selection process (or during the med certification), may I ask?
Thanks for enlightening by the way.
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Cyprus
Posts: 327
Fatbus : yeah. Better over on "jetblast " really. While we are here though, ex mate of mine was the centre of a three car pile up & survived but left with multiple body scars. Never affected his flying career with several carriers under his belt. Had an enviable career with the chicks too.
Self-harming scars, you know, multiple fag-end burns , knife scars , across the wrists rather than along the forearm ..........might.........just , worry the quacks , but I doubt it.
Self-harming scars, you know, multiple fag-end burns , knife scars , across the wrists rather than along the forearm ..........might.........just , worry the quacks , but I doubt it.