Originally Posted by
deftone
You would think that if someone had the intention of joining what is still a very conservative career field,that they would take. It’s of what is, and isn’t generally considered acceptable. How many 121 pilots have visible neck tattoos? What a waste of money for this guy.
I myself am heavily tattooed, but on my arms nothing below the elbow, and this was a deliberate choice with airline flying in mind.
I am surprised the field is still as conservative as it seems, with no beards, no long hair, tattoos, piercings, etc. Does it seem like anything is changing on this superficial "professionalism" front? I've always had a well-trimmed beard, am hoping to get to the airlines in the next couple years, and I find it a shame that I'm going to have to shave the rest of my professional life.
Medical, law, and even political fields have become more open to alternatives to the 100% clean cut approach, what is holding the airlines back?