Flight crew, pilots, and ground crew will be permitted to wear clothing they feel best represents them, regardless of their gender, gender identity, or gender expression, according to Virgin Atlantic.
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Airline policy: Pilots of your gender must wear their hair short or pulled back in a braid or ponytail.
Let's be clear about something, regardless of gender, airline pilot is not the type of job to make statements or express one's individuality. This is why there are strictly enforced uniform policies. Most female pilots in fact do and can wear whatever they'd like. I often have my nails done.
According to a report published today, gender inequality in aviation remains prevalent, with 30% of female aviation professionals stating that they have been discriminated against due to their gender.
There are no specific height restrictions for pilots under FAA rules. Flight schools and commercial airlines accept pilots for training as long as they are physically able to reach the controls and obtain a full rudder deflection in the aircraft they will operate.
Most airlines have a similar policy when it comes to tattoos. They allow pilot tattoos as long as they are not visible while on duty and do not contain any offensive content. This means that any tattoos on the hands, neck, or face must be covered up while on duty.
Women only make up 4.6% of air transport pilot jobs, according to a report from the Women in Aviation board. Jennifer McIntyre, a first officer at Southwest Airlines, said she knew from a young age she wanted to be an astronaut.
Female pilots face additional hurdles than their male counterparts. Hostility and discrimination from gender biases and sexual harassment are also hurdles for women or push them to leave the industry. There's still an era where people are still very close-minded about certain things, Mowat said.
Males and females are required to not have any tattoos visible when in uniform. If you can cover them up with your uniform (and for the interview) you should be fine. The caveat to this is that typically pilots wear short sleeve shirts during the summer.