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Most Airport detectors are set at a level that doesn't trigger at small metal objects like piercings. They aim to detect guns and knives not small items of jewellry.
Most Airport detectors are set at a level that doesn't trigger at small metal objects like piercings. They aim to detect guns and knives not small items of jewellry. The same way other people do. Quality jewelry is not magnetic.
Per the airline's guidelines, visible tattoos aren't allowed while wearing the flight attendant uniform, even if covered by makeup, jewelry or a bandage. The policy prohibits tattoos in areas visible while wearing the cabin crew uniform, such as the face, ears, hands, wrists and neck.
If you want to be a flight attendant, some things can disqualify you from being a flight attendant, like; a criminal record, bad credits, and bad things from your past. You can also be disqualified if you don't fulfill all the requirements for flight attendants.
As part of the uniform, jewelry is very restricted. This is partly for uniform standards and sometimes for safety reasons. Only one ring and one set of earrings (usually pearl or diamond-style studs) are allowed. No bracelets, necklaces, or any other jewelry is permitted.
The detectors are primarily set to detect base metals in weapons. Meaning, you are more likely to set off airport detectors wearing costume jewelry, because it is made with magnetic metals, such as steel, nickel, and iron, etc.
Most Airport detectors are set at a level that doesn't trigger at small metal objects like piercings. They aim to detect guns and knives not small items of jewellry.
I know this is a boring answer, but more than likely nothing is going to happen. Most jewelry doesn't contain enough metal & is too small to trip detectors (and I say this as a person who's had up to a dozen piercings at one time and never once had a problem walking through a metal detector).
Most airlines require a 90% passing grade on all exams during new hire training. Only 60% of new-hire flight attendants make it through new-hire training. Only 50% survive the first year of employment. Each airline receives an average of 2,500 flight attendant job applications per month.