Why tattoo is not allowed in aviation?

Airlines want passengers to feel safe on board an aircraft. A large part of how passengers interpret the flight comes down to the appearance and demeanor of the crew. Visible tattoos are viewed as unprofessional by many airlines. The airlines also don't want any offensive or obscene images in the cabin.



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Airlines want passengers to feel safe on board an aircraft. A large part of how passengers interpret the flight comes down to the appearance and demeanor of the crew. Visible tattoos are viewed as unprofessional by many airlines. The airlines also don't want any offensive or obscene images in the cabin.

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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.

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Our uniform policy does not allow for visible tattoos and we recommend keeping that in mind as you prepare for Event Day.

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Are Tattoos Allowed as a Pilot? Generally, airlines do not permit pilots or crew to have any tattoos that are visible while they are wearing their uniforms. Pilot tattoos are a polarizing topic. Some people believe they should be more widely allowed in aviation, while others think they should be banned altogether.

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So if you can cover your forearm completely with makeup or you wear a long sleeve uniform, you will be set. Many airlines don't allow tattoos to be covered by bandages, so makeup and long sleeves are usually your only options.

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This is because facial hair can interfere with the seal of a pilot's oxygen mask, which could be disastrous at high altitudes (but has been disproven by recent studies). In addition, beards can make it difficult to put on a headset or helmet properly, which can impede communication with air traffic control.

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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.

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