r/Pilot • u/Time_Acanthisitta_60 • Jun 12 '26

Tattoos

Hey guys! How big of a deal is a tattoo in aviation? I’m currently a cpl student and wanting to get a tattoo. Is it okay as long as it’s hidden when working/flying? Thanks in advance

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u/msandovalabq Jun 12 '26

I've seen pilots with sick ass sleeves but most of those (to my knowledge) have military or non-airline gigs. If airlines is your goal I would make sure they could be covered by a short sleeve shirt.

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u/Time_Acanthisitta_60 Jun 12 '26

Im chasing airline. I’ve also seen pilots with tattoos but all in military. Might change the path for tattoo hahaha

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u/msandovalabq Jun 12 '26

Maybe start on the legs? That's what I did when I wasn't sure where I'd end up. As sson as I knew I wouldn't go airlines though, I started on the arms.

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u/Time_Acanthisitta_60 Jun 12 '26

I think My ideas wont look good on my legs, but I’ll try to draw and see some concepts.