You don't see Emrites, Air France, Lufthansa, American, British Airways, Delta or any of UA's competitors doing this. The same was asked about" uniform" standards including to keep All tattoos and piercings ( nose rings, gages, etc..) hidden. So, it's about time for a BIG change in the US! But (in the US at least) tattoos are generally far more superficial. Contrast that with airlines of the United States the laughing stock of the industry and now this tattoos, bangles, wild hairdos, nail polish and lipstick on men. He told me he was surprised and very impressed. Heres how United Airlines describes the policy change: At United, we believe we are all connected by the similarities we recognize and the differences we celebrate in each other. Will Quality and personalism be at its highest or this Just will be another way to be inclusive, because all lives matter in a crash you will be inclusive inclusively bonded together by blood, This is NOT a good thing. Meaningful and authentic ways!! Compared to European or Asian Airline Crew, the appearance on most US Airlines is really far from acceptable, but i guess that has to do with the freedom these employess in the US think to have? Be professional. Another pathetic erosion of professional standards. Everyone looked and acted professionally. What a shame. Nose rings, tattoos and nail polish? Having body art does not prevent one from being a good flight attendant, pilot, gate agent being a biased person who isn't open to confronting their bias head on does. What a joke. I could care less what they wear as long as they speak professionally and politely to their customers. Well, United's supposed attempt at "inclusion" represents the exact same thing. I know lawyers and doctors with tattoos. I dont think this will solve Uniteds abysmal customer service, but I think its one step that will help. The reason I mention this, is that some airlines perform their own medicals on you as their medical requirements are slightly more stringent or particular than the JAA Class 1. get off. WebTattoos, piercings, or beards on pilots are at the discretion of the company when the pilot is applying for a position. The rest of the boys either wore their normal uniform (probably "suggested" by Mom or Dad) or wore very My three young sons attend an all boys school in Europe, uniform is mandatory! Foreign airlines will continue to tank well above any American flag carrier airlines because of nonsense like this. Save the "personal expression" for off hours. She's a beautiful 29 year old but she has her nose pierced and tatoos. It is important to maintain a HIGH appearance standard in order to deliver our customers consistency when they travel. I remember dress down Friday at work. People always push uniform standards and conflict ensues. I always appreciated the appearance and professionalism of employees. As seasoned professional pilots, I and many of my colleagues are alarmed by the trends we see in our industry. Nose piercings will be ok--what about eyebrow rings? So Mr & Mrs customer please know employees want to do a good & pleasant job. Meanwhile a certain subset gets fired & intimidated while pilots do & did what the want. Now that Movie starlet, customer focused stews have been eradicated and replaced by the customer safety oriented FA with the disposition of a petty tyrant and the looks of an old battle axe, passengers are learning to be docile in their presence lest they be accused of disobeying the orders of a flight crew. We want the service that our overpriced airline ticket entitles us to, not a show to "Express Yourself" (I think Madonna already United Airlines, you're a company, running a businessflying people where they need to be. How long can a pilot fly in a day? Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. Eventually they will probably all follow but until then I have a choice. Salaries typically range from $34,790 to $73,970 with 25th, 75th and 90th percentile wages of $41,110, $64,190 and $78,310 respectively. We have generations of past history to show what men and women look like. Attitude starts with discipline. Until United stops with their systematic firing & harassment, Im sure customer experience would be automatic. Go to page 1. Pretty funny from a country that just couldn't stand the stiff upper lip of their British founders lol. You need some serious mental intervention! Uniteds existing appearance standards clearly state, Tattoos must never be visible while in uniform. These rules apply to all employees whose work involves You work for someone else, you represent them. In other words, he judged her based on her looks, as most of us would, and then got to know her Maybe Well it's about time. Finally! It appears United Airlines is enhancing their service by whatever means. Dates*. These people were not hired to express themselves. If you dont set standards, the least common denominator will prevail. What's so difficult about that? Tattoo Policy. United could better use their resources improving customer service and general operations. Professionalism goes along way, not lowering your standards. Newsflash, your ticket pays for the gas to get you there, and the seat youre sitting in. The key takeaways for the Air Force tattoo policy include: Airmen are now allowed to have more than 25% of their body covered in tattoos Youre allowed a single I long to see someone working for an airline that looks like me. Beginning on September 15th, United Airlines will allow flight attendants more freedom for their appearance at work. From September 15, United customer-facing employees will be permitted to have visible tattoos, while customer-facing workers of all genders will be able to wear Good for you. They still look just as professional today as they did 40 years ago. You also need to think of the passengers who think tattoos, long fingernails that are also not easily cleaned properly and hair that can easily fall into food and drinks. WebGenerally, airlines do not any visible tattoos but may allow tattoos hidden by clothing. Personal Grooming checks were also conducted regularly to include Hair style (not a hair out of place, worn up, or approved short length cut, and no rainbow colors.) I'm happy to see the change. You don't get a second chance to make a first impression. In an effort to better reach out to students, the trustees allowed the boys to wear casual clothing on Fridays. If i see UNITED Crew running around in rubber shoes and ther Crew bags with attached bags and hanging coats and really nasty looking uniforms, i often wonder how on earth do these people life at home and do i really want to enjoy the food they offer me on the flight? WebVisible body and facial piercings are not permitted, e.g. A professional working environment is no place for someone to express themselves. Thanos United for pointing out some of our own implicit biases. Nurses are allowed to show tattoos. Are you kidding! I have read many comments of how this will affect customer service, as it stated this was a decade uniform. I make sure that I am professionally dressed out of respect and representation of the company that I worked for. They were required to be underweight. If those airline workers do not agree to the dress code and appearance standards then they should seek employment elsewhere. Nailpolish on men is acceptable? I so wish the "United States would update their appearance altogether. In a job where appearance is the first impact the customers receive, looking professional should be a top priority. I myself am very fortunate to work in a Corels that allows complete personal expression. How clean the planes are, the mechanical aspect as well as the pilots etc. Best of luck to United airline and there employees!! I worked in the service industry for ten years and looking the part reflects acting the part. If you ever find yourself in a situation where a man with colored nails or tattoos has to help evacuate you from a plane, perhaps you will have some more respect for that person and realize that the color of their nails or tattoos doest affect their ability to do their job. Mmmmmmmcan't wait!!! United Airlines, act like an employer! I agree with MICHAEL 1000%. True not everyone sees it the same way you might see things, but this is a topic that is new and needs to be talked about in a civil manner. My patients did not care about my personal life, lifestyle, or my self expression. Hello my name is Kaulin. The way someone presents themselves reflects in their attitude. What does it say about Maori person with a tribal tatoo? Under the agreement approved Friday, pilots would get more than 14.5% in pay Where do you draw the line. So more self expression will equal more professionalism? Find something else. You can be the leader to show other companies that you can have super employees who just happen to have a nose piercing,ear Guage, tattoos, and whatever other artistic individual expression that they may have. As a loyal and consummate traveler with United, I prefer the formal look of all customer facing employees of United and for that matter all airlines. Something that is not offensive to me may be offensive to others and vice versa. Does that bother you? Issue a dress code, a uniform for all employees AND employees, wear said uniform. As well as customer service positivity. Disgusting, United, I hope it bites you big time. The military has tattoos all over themselves! There once was a time we had to abide by United's dresscode and we all did it. No one's claiming that suddenly all flight attendants will always deliver excellent service just because United's taking a step to be more inclusive in allowing still-professional, but previously-banned aspects of one's appearance. Even fast food places have uniforms because they care what the public thinks. When it comes to hair length, all United employees will be able to wear their hair down, as long as its shoulder length or shorter. Companies do not own us! Even now, some UA flight attendants and pilots looks sloppy. However if your need for more freedoms interfere with my freedoms then who is really free? Period. Bloody nonsense. Skills and attributes-Represent Air India in a professional manner.-Warm, caring and empathetic.-Maintain up to date knowledge of current safety and security requirements.-Maintain knowledge of service procedures and company policies. Does updated standards = no standards? Is that correct? Epic failure! No fleets retired during COVID-19 pandemic. Now that Nail checks (perfectly manicured nails - color matching lip color- no neon greens with diamond appliques). Do as you please!! Facial piercings are Unsightly in overdoing the tattoos is also unsightly. We had extremely, regulated appearance Standards consisting of attractive and dignified uniforms, height and weight checks (Girdle Checks) before our scheduled flights. 40 years ago, America was full of Americans. It shouldn't be them adjusting their appearance but the passengers. I think this is a great thing. Audrey Peters, 25, took to TikTok to share her dismay at being asked to move to a middle seat in order for a family to sit together. Most Americans don't know how to dress themselves. Sign up for TPGs free new biweekly Aviation newsletter! Bad and sad that management cannot keep these workers looking " uniform' and professional. Hope the pendulum swings back to normal, where things like integrity, accountability, honor and self-sacrifice were characteristics people aspired to and common sense and common courtesy WERE still common and people didnt spend an inordinate amount of time finding things that offend them. Return policy details; Seller does not accept returns: Refer to eBay Return policy opens in a new tab or window for more details. You can list for a flight using a special website where you can also view the predicted passenger load. Look professional! But tattoos aren't per se a protected class and they don't come under gender protections as far as I know. As a person who has forear As we are continually berated and literally beaten by the current crowd of pax who think we are their servants? Jim Young/Reuters. Webkeystyle mmc corp login; thomson reuters drafting assistant user guide. I am a retiree from United Airlines and when I travel I wear a suit , dress , heels. Tattoos that can be hidden by clothing or makeup are generally Actually, NOBODY is interested in your self-afflicted skin graffiti. Are Tattoos allowed by Airlines and private aviation regulations? We looked smart , professional eager to help. Enough with grandmas and fat slobs. Seriously, is everyone in the world supposed to think this is good or that it in some way improves service on an aircraft or checking in at an airport ???? You're clueless, More stupidity people expect more professionalism. First class deadhead. Express oneself when out of uniform. I'm sure they would all be more comfortable in their jobs wearing sweat pants and a tank top. I disagree with United Airlines! And don't forget the two-tirade minimum, so get those fingers tapping! I don't understand people's apparent outrage in these comments about people's appearance. How do we expect to attract high end business travelers when our employees looked like they just got done doing the night shit at Popeyes chicken. She's a beautiful 29 year old but she has her nose pierced and tatoos. Mutual respect is a 2 way street. Casual look can be misinterpreted as too casual and not give credibility. What are you trying to say? Tattoos are used to identify drug users and gangs per their perception and now they have tats?All the visual negativity placed out front. Shame! I respect people's rights to freely express themselves within the guidelines provided by their employers. This means if a pilot has a sleeve-type tattoo on their arm, they must wear Anyone who has flown airlines from other countries around the world will understand that. Too lax for me personally. They are there to do a job. Generally, airlines do not permit pilots or crew to have any tattoos that are visible while they are wearing their uniforms. I work at a site as a contractor. Nobody has complained about Southwest's relaxed standards. I also have not seen any NFL player demonstrate while playing the game. I totally agree. As long at the Stewards and Stewardess' give me my food and drinks and then clean up after me in a timely manner, I don't care what the darlings look like LOL. Weve spent the last several years listening to the feedback weve received from our employees and our Business Resource Groups to develop these revised standards. USA carriers flight attendants have often looked unkempt. They're representing the image of their company and respect toward client (the passengers) Dressing correctly and professional is what it is. No one's job should dictate their personal expression, even on the job. Consequently the visible authority of an FA will nose dive I expect causing FAs to suffer blows to ego as passengers dont acknowledge their authority. WebIndian National holding a current Indian passport, PAN card and Aadhar card. Given United's liberal stand for the last five+ years on every social issue except running their airline, this comes as no surprise. Tim your taking this to personal. I took pride in wearing my uniform. Unfortunately, companies seem to be too afraid and weak to stand on their own two feet and draw a line. Pathetic excuse to not have to provide updated uniforms as well. Id rather be served by a friendly, helpful person who looks like a death metal concert attendee than a sour lump. Some of you in the comments section make me so sad that you are so miserable with your own lives that you think a person showing a piercing or a tattoo will in any way affect their ability to do their job. Given United's liberal stand for the last five+ years on every social issue except running their airline, this comes as no surprise. This builds respect and trust, something in short supply in these uncivilized times. WebPrior airline experience is not requiredMust be at least 20 years of age Must be in possession of a valid US or Foreign Passport with applicable VISAs Travel documents must remain valid throughout all phases of training and employment Must have the right to work in the United States Not like everday at work is a Halloween. This improves customer experience how? However as uniform standards continue to trend from sharp and elegant through 1970s, to utilitarian up to 9-11, and now wife beaters, prison Tatts and flip flops will be enshrined in FA Union Contracts. Someone who tries to do that probably doesn't do the research needed Take this from someone who has roomed the world raised 2 Generations. The problem is that current generation doesn't share your views on what woman, man, or humans in general should look like. Company should have employees look professional, well dress, hair put back and presentable! My best experiences with flight attendants (in the US) have been those who are the ones with the most personality. Company should have employees look professional, well dress, hair put back and presentable! They look like the passengers. You can choose what to wear and how to express yourself on your time at home NOT at work Self-expression is for personal time. This statistic represents the number of active pilots at United Airlines from 2013 to 2021. From the comments I've seen it shows that we still have much work to do. Having been a stewardess back in the dark ages, I was required to have a hair cut and was taught professional makeup application. The shifts at United come amid a larger push to neutralize The contract faces a vote by rank-and-file pilots that will conclude in mid-July. Really fraudulent behaviour towards customers. United already has about the poorest customer service in the industry, and the company treats its employees so poorly. Apparently United doesnt know that when you treat your employees with dignity & respect, they go on to treat customers phenomenally. Webhugh o'brian estate; senior analyst job description accenture. They don't care if you have ink that can be covered by your uniform. My ex spouse met her and sat down for a conversation recently. Alaska is already being sued for having strict male or female uniforms. Does anyone realize how hideous they are going to look when they're 75-80 years old and their blurred, sagging tattoos look like xxxx. Its 2021. I'll stick with traditional American values! How is showing tattoos and piercings considering not professional? Look Professional. Those wearing conservative clothing will probably be offloaded lest the masses get testy about it. Of course this word salad is from HR. RULES?? If this is actually gonna happen, it will be so nice not to overheat at work just trying to keep my tattoos covered. Or your Starbucks barista? I am disappointed. Im in aspiring pilot and hope to make it to the airlines one day. :). When it comes to tattoos, all United employees will be able to display their visible tattoos, as long as theyre smaller This is real pathetic, Thats good out with old corporate appearance in with new modern corporate appearance update. I'd say I would avoid United but it will only be a matter of time before all the airlines (like so many other companies have done) will jump right on this (full bore) lest they be labeled as racist, homophobic, intolerant, politically incorrect, not woke or whatever new generation-Z buzzword is in vogue. LOL at all of these comments! 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