makersmarc

I know that this isn't what the OP asked for, but I feel compelled to offer my opinion.

I personally try to not be judgmental of things that don't affect me. Tatts just aren't my cup of tea, but if someone else likes them that is fine by me. I should offer the disclaimer that I am of the generation that has traditionally associated tattoos with prison time. Times have changed.

As far as being judgmental, I find that people sporting tatts are no less judgmental than their non-tatt adorned brethren. There's something about having art on your body that has an implied requirement for affirmation from others. Just as one can say "Nice art, bro" there is also the unspoken smirk at a misspelled word or poorly inked piece of art. For you tatt people: Do you ever silently appraise the art on others?

Goflynow

My uncle told me if I ever wanted to get a tattoo it was fine as long as I made a deal for a 2 for 1.

1. Get a tattoo of anything I want anywhere.

then

2. Get "I'm A Bum" across my forehead so I don't waste anyone's time that I meet.

Never got the tattoo...

johnso29

What a ridiculous post. GMAB. So if someone gets a tattoo, the conclusion is that one makes bad decisions? How about drinking? Or taking over the counter medication? Or giving blood? Or participating in kickboxing, or martial arts?

Please explain your logic.

pete2800

My dad doesn't have any tattoos. I asked him if he'd ever wanted one. He said no. I asked him why.

"No identifying marks."

johnso29

Your uncle is rather ignorant to assume that anyone with a tattoo is a bum.

Really

You never know Hoss!! I've heard of some pretty fun Flt Decks!!

DashDriverYV

Well if a tattoo is supposed to be some rebellious thing that one won't conform to the norms of society etc. How does that personality trait fit into the SOP driven regulated airline world?

John Carr

I agree with that. But the sad reality is, the world ISN'T going to change overnight just because YOU, me, or anybody else sees things a certain way on a myriad of issues. Just the way it is. But can you say you feel that away about EVERY issue? That the world is not affected by EVERY person's individual choices or lifestyles, what have you? If so, good man.

It's not "my" chart. It's ACTUALLY a satirical picture that makes the interwebz rounds occasionally. There are times in this career, just like life in general, when besides laughing at other people you gotta be able to laugh yourself.

Anyways, to try to answer your question, what will get you hired at an airline after getting all the qualifications/networking done is by being a professional, PERIOD, END OF STORY. As mentioned, most guys just wear a long sleeve shirt. But for RIGHT HERE, AND RIGHT NOW, don't go into an interview where they say you can take your jacket off, and you do, and if you're sleeved out (or whatever) to be viewed the SAME as other people. AGAIN, it's still a VERY conservative industry. I ALREADY agreed with Hoss that it's changing, albeit slowly, and that's good. But AGAIN, the reality is don't expect it to change overnight just because YOU, me or ANYBODY else wants it to. You asked a question, on an internet message board. And you getting answers from people that have been in this field a long time and have been around. Through multiple hiring era's, etc. If you don't like the answers, sorry, I don't know what to tell you.

DustyRoads

Way back when, when I was approaching 30, I decided I wanted a tattoo. After looking around, the thing I noticed was they looked good on young people, not so good on older folks. So that's why I never got one.

LNL76

Some saggy, jiggly wrinkled grandpa or grandma is going to look ridiculous to their grandkids!