Tattoo's
03-09-2018 | 09:24 AM
#11
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Clever. But the days of most people knowing what you’re referencing are gone. Just like professionalism being gradually worn down and nobody even sees it. How many DAL, AAL, or UAL guys are having this discussion? Just cause we fly boxes, should our standards for professionalism be different? Here’s a rule of thumb: Whatever ink you were willing to display for your interview panel should probably be comparable to what you wear around the AOC.
03-09-2018 | 10:44 AM
#12
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From: Crewmember
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-...attoo-problems
I'll keep my skin the way it is now, thank you very much.
I'll keep my skin the way it is now, thank you very much.
03-09-2018 | 01:35 PM
#13
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From: B767 FO
Clever. But the days of most people knowing what you’re referencing are gone. Just like professionalism being gradually worn down and nobody even sees it. How many DAL, AAL, or UAL guys are having this discussion? Just cause we fly boxes, should our standards for professionalism be different? Here’s a rule of thumb: Whatever ink you were willing to display for your interview panel should probably be comparable to what you wear around the AOC.
Not sure about UAL or AAL, but DL doesn’t have this discussion because it has been expressly written in the FOM that all tattoos must be completely covered when in uniform.
As to whether or not tattoos = lesser professionalism I believe that’s a matter of personal opinion, and I won’t begrudge you yours simply because it differs from mine.
Complying with the company’s policy is not a matter of opinion and I will gladly comply with the standards they set.
03-09-2018 | 02:12 PM
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I like both my career at FedEx and my tattoos so suffering long sleeves in August is worthwhile. Your thread prompted me to do more digging. While there’s nothing on PFC and nothing in the FOM regarding specifically tattoos, I was able to find the following in “the People Manual”, section 2-80.
“Visible tattoos, gauges exceeding half an inch with a flesh colored plug, and/or body/facial piercings, except for an earring in one or both ears, are normally prohibited in customer contact positions when wearing the appropriate Company-issued uniform”.
I’m sure that can be jail house lawyered, but I’ll just keep my long sleeves on and a sweat towel handy
if I’m ever jumpseating you’ll probably see my art.
“Visible tattoos, gauges exceeding half an inch with a flesh colored plug, and/or body/facial piercings, except for an earring in one or both ears, are normally prohibited in customer contact positions when wearing the appropriate Company-issued uniform”.
I’m sure that can be jail house lawyered, but I’ll just keep my long sleeves on and a sweat towel handy
if I’m ever jumpseating you’ll probably see my art.
03-09-2018 | 04:18 PM
#16
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From: Eating Lemon Tuna
A technique I have viewed being used is to have a flesh colored sleeve to cover up the tattoo sleeve. Put it on before leaving the cockpit (crew station for the Air Force types) towed the AOC or hotel and take it off after the cockpit door is closed when preparing for departure.
03-09-2018 | 06:55 PM
#17
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A technique I have viewed being used is to have a flesh colored sleeve to cover up the tattoo sleeve. Put it on before leaving the cockpit (crew station for the Air Force types) towed the AOC or hotel and take it off after the cockpit door is closed when preparing for departure.
Is that a non-Air Force type thing?
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03-10-2018 | 04:52 AM
#19
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From: Eating Lemon Tuna
03-10-2018 | 08:56 AM
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From: let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Hey gang noticed around the AOC the past few months some of our guys, and gals have tattoo's which are clearly visible. While I do not condemn this, I am intrigued, are we able to have a full sleeve tattoo and display them in a short sleeve shirt?
if so I'm gonna start looking to add some more ink.
if so I'm gonna start looking to add some more ink.
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