According to United's “Flight Attendant Uniform Appearance Standards“, tattoos must never be visible while you're in uniform. If your tattoo is on an area covered by the uniform, you do not violate the flight attendant's requirements.
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Delta Airlines – As a Delta Airlines flight attendant, no visible tattoos are permitted. Frontier Airlines – As a Frontier flight attendant, no visible tattoos are permitted. JetBlue – As a JetBlue flight attendant, no visible tattoos are permitted.
Appearance StandardsJust as there are height and age requirements for flight attendants, tattoo policies also play a role in the hiring process. As an airline flight attendant, you are the company's face—airlines like their customer-facing employees to adhere to strict appearance standards.
Virgin Atlantic has become one of the few global air carriers to allow its cabin crew to display their tattoos, in a move the company says will allow workers to “express their unique identities.” From Tuesday, the airline's cabin crew will be permitted to display tattoos that they have below their necks.
Look for an Airline with a More Relaxed Tattoo PolicyFor example, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines allow small visible tattoos as long as they are not offensive. If you want to become a pilot, consider applying to one of these airlines.
Wear clean, pressed, and professional clothing. If you are an internal candidate, do not wear your Delta uniform. Our uniform policy does not allow for visible tattoos and we recommend keeping that in mind as you prepare for Event Day.