Moustaches?

[Bronco Buster]

I should be interviewing at NJA in the next month or two. What's their position/attitude on moustaches for both the interview and at work. I've had my moustache for over 35 years at both the military and a major airline with no problems (it's always well trimmed.) I have no compunction about shaving it off permanently if it will help me get hired or is a requirement (even if unwritten) for the job. Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[glasspilot]

You'll never get hired with a moustache. You should shave it off prior to the interview.

 

[Guitar Guy]

I can't speak for what the interviewers may or may not think, but there are a number of pilots here at NJA with moustaches. There were even in a few in my indoc class with moustaches, too.

 

[CE750Driver]

Just flew with an ex Army Magnum PI type. He had no problem.

 

[glasspilot]

Actually I was kidding. I kinda think it's funny that you have a "35 year" moustache and are looking to an anonymous web board on weather to cut it off or not. The fact that you listed 15,340 hours total is also a little funny.

 

[Freight Dog]

Hmm... you must be some ALPA National puke if you have a moustache!

 

[blueridge71]

Never go to an pilot interview with a moustache.

Maybe you can regrow it later.

 

[G21Agoose]

I once went to an interview with a moustache- the moustache got the job and I didn't.
I hate moustaches............................................

 

[Caveman]

Personally, I would shave it off. Both times I interviewed for airline jobs I went sans moustache even though I frequently have one. It probably didn't make a difference, but I did get the job both times. Why chance it?

The best plan is to eliminate anything that might even remotely stand between you and the job. A moustache all by itself is probably not going to tip the scales against you. Neither will a slightly loud tie. Neither will loafer type dress shoes. Neither will being slightly overweight. Who knows if a combination of any of these plus a slightly weird answer to a TMAAT question will make the difference. IMO, you should remove anything that may be perceived negatively. It's the overall way you present yourself that counts. All the plusses add up and all the negatives add up. You want to make sure you have as few negatives as possible. You never know which small thing might make a difference to the overall score. Shaving the moustache is too easy and insigificant not to do it. I know it doesn't really mean anything but this is how the game is played. It'll grow back. Just do it. Remember, cooperate and graduate. Good luck.

 

[Charlie Brown]

You'll probably look better (younger) without it anyway. I really doubt it matters, though.

 

[jonjuan]

I should be interviewing at NJA in the next month or two. What's their position/attitude on moustaches for both the interview and at work. I've had my moustache for over 35 years at both the military and a major airline with no problems (it's always well trimmed.) I have no compunction about shaving it off permanently if it will help me get hired or is a requirement (even if unwritten) for the job. Thanks in advance for your comments.

Are you male or female.....

 

[G21Agoose]

Are you male or female.....

:beer:

 

[XTW]

Are you male or female.....

No there's a good, honest, "to-the-point" question! Nobody ever asks the obvious ones.

BTW, I had one and got hired at each of my jobs.


X

 

[tracearabians]

If you are female, definitely shave it !

 

[pilotyip]

Shave it far enought in advance so you don't have an upper white lip. Because the upper white lip may go into questions about why did you shave it off.

 

[wolfpackpilot]

What a bunch of yankers........

Dude,

Trim the stache, look good and screw it! I went to my interview in a BROWN suit with a BLUE dress shirt and a ORANGE tie.

The whole table laughed at me and asked if I didnt get the memo about no blue shirts?

I shot back, "What? I just watched Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and this is the hottest thing going." Sh*t you not! One guy was spitting cofffee through his nose.

I was in and out.... 10 minutes! For the love of Pete, be yourself.

 

[skiandsurf]

What a bunch of yankers........

Dude,

I shot back, "What? I just watched Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and this is the hottest thing going." Sh*t you not! One guy was spitting cofffee through his nose.

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I wouldnt question your clothes, but I would have a problem that you watch that TV show.....and then even admit to watching it.

 

[SSDD]

I've been giving rides for years and have never been turned down...Nope, will not shave it off

 

[Daveflier]

Got hired with the same one I've had for 35 years.

 

[EdAtTheAirport]

Upper white lip? Speak for yourself!

As to the original issue: Don't shave your 'stache. I think it goes to integrity. At the interview you'll be: "This isn't really what I look like. I'm just scamming you to get the job."

The first time you see one of your interviewers after you get the job, you'll be: "Yeah, you HR puke/ Chief Pilot/ etc, I scammed you with that moustache shave-off deal."

I don't think people are that anal anymore, unless you're interviewing with a 4-star General for some fighter squadron. Be yourself, Bro. Sink or swim on who you really are; you'll feel better. (Isn't it all about feelings, these days?) Just groom well!

-- 29 year moustache shaved ONLY during basic training at the point of a gun.

 

[Pervis]

What's the big deal? It takes about 2-3 weeks to regrow the damn thing, unless you're talking about a handle bar style that takes 5-6 weeks. I've also sported a stash for 30 years and cut the thing off for the NJA interview. Grew it back before I got the call.

You may want to be the tough ass that comes wearing jeans with senior test pilot wings on your jean jacket and test your luck, or come looking as clean cut and clean shaven as the majority do, with far less experience, and guess who gets the job? That's just the way it is. I can't believe people are so into this petty crap.

 

[Raskal]

F'em, you like it then keep it. Chances are you'll feel uncomfortable without it and that's the last thing you need for an interview. Besides, do you really want to work for a company that wouldn't hire you because of a mustache?