Tattoo Hinderance

[avbug]

Ravengirl,

I probably shouldn't ask, but what's the tattoo?

 

[Toy Soldier]

Tatoos and performance

I must say that overall, my tattoos have HELPED me greatly in all of my achievments. This is because folks will take a "harder" look at me, then get to know me better. Also, I excell in my performance which "shocks" people causing them to be "impressed" with me! It's true!

I have only had a few times in my life where I could see the dumbass coming out of someone's expressions, tones, etc... But then, I have seen the same reactions when they find out that I am former military as well!

After all, I got to, AND THROUGH officer candidate school in the Army, was always voted "top leader" of any of my training courses, etc. I did this when there were senior officers TRYING desperately to "keep me out"-since I didn't look the "part"!!!

NEway, I appreciate the input. It's too late to do anything about some of the tats.... but like I said, I have to be BETTER, MORE PREPARED, and more PROFESSIONAL than my competition to get selected I suppose.

Again, thanx fellow-drivers.
Twin-Commander Commander

 

[Ravengirl]

Hey Avbug!

You can ask and I won't kill you. It's a raven, in flight. Did you have any doubt?

Ravengirl (What, did people think my name meant that I was a little raver kid?)

 

[Toy Soldier]

Hired or not????

After all the volley's, I still haven't heard of any "success stories".

A friend of mine once told me that he was on Northwest (I believe) and the pilot walked out of the cabin and had as many tats as I do......

RavenGirl... Only ONE tat? ha Good girl! Keep teh count down and keep them hidden......

Twin-Commander Commander

 

[Ravengirl]

*laughing at Toy Soldier*

Yes, Soldier, only one. There may be more someday, but none will be visible.

Ravengirl

 

[Huck]

We can all thank Kit Darby for "dumbing down" our interview images to the same navy-blue robotic look.

I went to one of his seminars once. As I sat down with 8 other guys to eat lunch, the very first thing somebody said was (looking at my moustache) "Facial hair! That's a risk, isn't it?"

I've flown with dozens of guys with tattoos - mostly infantry/marine types, many from Viet Nam days. All great guys and excellent pilots - and all would get shot down at a major interview if the ink was visible at all. Good Gosh man don't show any personality! Check that at the door!

 

[skiddriver]

Some advice for any of the young guys/gals who might be considering (1) going into military aviation and (2) getting a tattoo.

My service (Marine Corps) is heading down the road of considering some tattoos disqualifying for an officer selection program. In particular, anything that could be considered gang related or might be offensive (and they use a pretty broad brush on that one) will absolutely disqualify you. Any tattoos on the hands or neck are a real problem. Don't know the rules for the other services.

This does not mean in any way shape or form that the Corps won't take you with a tattoo, or that there aren't a gazillion (and that's a lot) Marine officers with tattoos. They just need to be in good taste and preferably not visible in the short sleeve uniform.

This is a break from tradition (I know), and I didn't come up with it (so don't flame the messenger). But before someone inadvertently shuts a door they might want to walk through some day, I thought I'd toss it out on the table.

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

I'm still spending time, money and pain getting rid of a mistake on my arm. Thankfully it's not visible when wearing long sleeves, but still, I believe the removal is well worth it in order to satisfy those with conservative views (ie, HR folks). As previously stated, most pilots only care about how you fly and what sort of attitude you carry. The people that do the hiring have other things to think about, so showing them my tattoo is not something I think will enhance my hiring potential. Good luck out there.

 

[Caveman]

Toy Soldier,

I guess I didn't make myself clear in my earlier post. I'm a 'success story.' I was hired with three tattoo's, two of them clearly visible on my forearms. I always wear a short sleeve shirt when in uniform and except for one comment from a grumpy young captain (I think he was intimidated), I've never had a problem. FYI: One tattoo is biker related, one is service related, and the third one (which can't be seen unless I take off my shirt) is none of your business ;-)

Caveman

 

[414Flyer]

I once jumpseated on SWA, and the Captain had tattoos on his forearm. Actually he looked like someone you would see in a porn movie, with his tattoos, mustache, randy west style hair...I dont think he would have been hired at UAL

Yeah what Kit is doing to the hiring process (when there is hiring) is wrong IMHO. Its like he places himself as another step in the hiring process and tells everyone how we need him to get a job. he will tell us how to look, how to dress, what to say, etc. And he tries to squash websites that show interview preps for free, since it takes away from his business and then people dont need him as much