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Tattoos & Emirates Cabin Crew…
After answering over 20 emails about tattoos and Emirates policy about them let me make things clearer. You can have tattoos, but as you’re working in a customer service environment it needs to be ultra discreet. It should not interfere with the relationship you build with a customer. A tattoo might be seen as rude/disgraceful/etc etc by another person while you might think it’s the most beautiful/coolest/arty thing you’ve ever seen. That can create a great gap in customer service. This is why Emirates has a policy about it. And here is how they picture it :
A tattoo with Emirates is OK, only and ONLY IF it is below neck meaning underneath the collar (further away from collar the better) and above knees. Tattoos should NOT appear at any time under any circumstances. YES they will ask you if you have any tattoos during the interview, this is for post-mortem issues as they say. But of course it is also for them to know if it’s OK. Yes many crew here have tattoos. Two girls from my batch got sent home (yes sent back to their home country) after the medical visit because their tattoo was showing and they didn’t say. So be sure to say you have a tattoo or else try your luck, but don’t blame them if they find out
Hope this makes things clearer. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, check the FAQ before you send me an email, might it be on Facebook, or other forums. The answer you’re looking for is probably already there ! Now, if you have a question, you see it as not yet been answered and you’ve use the search option at the top of this page (underneath the logo) you are welcome to send me an email or use the FAQ form…
Im joining Emirates next month I guess..(they keep on changing my date of joining so whatever..) and im wondering if i would be sent home too just bcause i have a birthmark.. what they told us here in the Manila was its ok as long as it can be concealed.. just kind of thinking, after reading this post, of course its just the agency here who said so, i dnt know if ek would say the same.. thanks!
FYI PPL.
I know a girl who had a tattoo discovered on her neck… the only condition to keep her job was to have it surgically removed. so she did. Biiiiig Scars. They fired her anyway. good luck joining.
i’ll grab this for my website. Hope its ok sodwee
I have a tatto on my foot, it is possible to hide it whilst in uniform… but im worried Emirates will not see it that way. Will this completely ruin my chances of being chosen?
Yes! I went and it was covered on my foot with makeup. They asked me and was honest because you sign a form once hired that you didnt lie! DO NOT BOTHER if you have visible tattoos they dont let you cover them as all girls say they will and have slipped up. NOT ALLOWED!
im going for my second interview this saturday and i AM SCARED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the first interview was too easy where they measure the height, ask “tell me about yourself” & “living in dubai”…
i wonder what they will ask on d second interview? anything difficult?sigh~
hi i have a tattoo in my right leg on my shin… do you think i should not apply for a cabin crew member with emirates? there is no use applying if there are strict regulations!!
HI! so it doens`t matter if the male-crew wOrks with long sleeved shirts , NO TATTOOS ALLOWED ON ARMS for men also???
Hey please do answer me back in need of your help badly! You seem to know so many things about being a cabin crew
I have a tattoo on my lower back, I applied for Oman air and the Omani asked me if I have a tattoo on my back he was just pointing on the shoulder blade area though, so I said I didn’t have any. But if I’m going to have my medical here I don’t have any intentions in hiding it anymore. So do u think that’ll be a disqualification for me?
It should depend on what kind of uniform they have. If it is covered it shouldn’t be a problem.
I hope it shouldn’t be a problem. I just wish I just said I have one during the interview.
i hope so! i just wish i should have said i have one during the interview. =(
i am a 20 years old male and going to qatar airways open day . I have a tattoo on my right shoulder but i dont think they will b able to see it even with the short sleeved shirt. Do you guys think i should tell em or not. Plz respond. Thank you…
Yes tell them.
I guess a scar seen on the shin is as bad as a tattoo right?
I went to the final of Qatar and honestly showed them my scar which couldn’t be covered by semi-transparent stockings. Would it lower my chance of being selected? Thanks!
Hi,
I work as cabin crew for EK. For men, you can have tattoos on your arms, legs, shin because you wear socks, long pants and long sleeve shirt. For ladies NO tattoos on neck, mid way down your arm, feet or lower legs. Don’t bother because they just won’t hire you. My friend got to the end of the 2nd day and when they asked us and she showed the tatt on her neck, she was eliminated… i have one on my lower back, i told them and it’s fine.
TRUE.
hey, i have a fren who has a tattoo on her back. it’s directly below the back of the neck. will she be rejected?
Hi guys! I have a question, my sister got accepted to work in emirates cabin crew. We’re really close so we wanted to get matching tattoos, specially since she’s leaving =[ I was wondering if it would be a problem to get one now, after she’s been accepted (it’s on her shoulder, so it’s in the ‘ok go’ area)
If it’s in the OK GO then it’s cool
Hi carolina. would be thrilled if you will still reply me here. did ur sister get the tattoo in the end, and did she declare it?
I have just been selected as crew at qatar. While in interview i had only one tattoo on my lower waist and they said it is ok. After that while waiting to go over there, i have a new tattoo underneath collar shirt way down my neck which is not visible with a collar shirt. But I was thinking should i tell them i had a new tattoo? How and when should i tell them if it is neccessary? Please advice.
Hi guys.. I just got accepted into emirates. I have a tattoo on my back, shoulder blade area, which is pretty big, about palm size. I didn’t tell them during the interview that I have one because it was in the OK GO area. But now, I’m starting to freak out if anything can happen if they did saw that I have one. Also, I know the emirates blouse for girls is white. I’m just not too sure if it’s see through…. Please advice.. Thank you!
Hi Sodwee
I have a butterfly above my right ankle. Do you forsee that as a problem?
I would appreciate and urgent response, as I’m meeting with them in 3 days.
Many thanks
Jade
Yep, if it’s visible and beneath the allowed zone, then yes it might be a problem
Hi Jade! did u went to the open day cabin crew? there was a problem when u told them tht u have a tatto?
I also have a lil tatto in my right ankle… aiai…
thank u
hi everyone,
i’m having the recruitment day with emirates in a week and..i have a tattoo on my right ankle, a little flower. i was wondering what to do during recruitment day as they want us to wear skirt and skin colored stockings. should i cover it but declare it?i am not sure because in the requirements it says ‘no visible tattoos whilst in uniform’ BUT emirates has pants uniform for girls and as i have been told from an insider cabin crew you’re free to choose what to wear.
could you help please??
thanks a lot!
hi im Johanna,
i have a tattoo on my right foot on d side, is it ok if i cover it up with make-up concealer etc, on the recruitmen day, but tell them if they ask and say that i can cover it up by myself using make-up?
If it’s in the NO GO zone there’s very little chance you’d get through.
hi…do emirate has club for drawing tattoos???!!
ermm nope
Thanks Sodwee! Just wished i’d read your page before i went to the emirates open day and assessment day… Got eliminated just after i tolf them about the tattoo on my ankle, which wasn’t visible after concealing with makeup and stockings but i could tell by the reaction of the recruiter that she thought “damn, why did you have to have one of those!” Aaaanyway, now i’m going to get it removed and try my luck again. Also, how strict are they on the 6month rule?
Thanks again!
Arf bummer. yeah try it again, I’m sure they won’t mind if you tell them why you are reapplying within the 6 months. It’s not like you got rejected because of experience or something… give it a go
hey sodwee,i got a couple of tattoo;s one on the inside of my right arm above elbow and the other on my shoulder blade..i really need to know if its gonna be a barrier during the selection process!!!pls reply soon….
Hi Sodwee
I have a small tattoo on the inside of my left wrist which I hate and put makeup and a watch over, daily. Should I tell them about it or just leave it? I also have small tattoos on my feet which are easily covered with make up, stockings and shoes. Again, tell them and be honest or try my luck?
hi sodwee
i have a birth mark on my shin but it’s not visible while wearing the socks do i have a chance pleaaaaaaaaaaase answer me ???
I have a question, I know you mentioned no tattoos allowed, but I have one tattoo below my ankle bone like on this picture where’s almost 3/4 of it is hidden with shoe since it’s 1,5 cm x 2 cm
http://lacviettattoo.com/images/hinhxammiley/miley-cyrus-ankle-tattoo.jpg
Should I cover it (don’t say the truth) and get an appointment for removal until I am hired or I should better stay home or go there cover it and say the truth. I am definitely willing to remove it but why should I invest in it If it’s not even 100% sure I am going to be hired?
Open day is on 5th of January so I’d be really glad if you’d answer my question asap. THX a lot in advance.M.
hi, I have one tatoos the words ” I love Jesus” on my wrist. Is it OK? I think with the uniform It is invisible tatoo.
Hello! I also have a little star in my ankle… but with mousse stockings we can’t see… is there a problem? … thanks for the help
“No Go” area. I wouldn’t risk it.
Is it acceptable for a male cabin crew to have a tattoo on their forearm? It’s never been a problem for me as I’ve worked the last few years as a pilot in full sleeve shirts. But was wondering if it’d be an issue with Emirates if their uniforms involved short sleeves?
I have a small tattoo on the back side of my arm, at the folding part behind the elbow. Is that a no go zone? Pls reply. Applying for Emirates.
Hi Dan, you should be fine. But check on Melissa’s formspring.com account by asking her the question, she is more likely to have the latest information as opposed to me : http://www.formspring.me/melissaecholima
Hi! I’m Monica,
I would love to be a F.A. for Emirates! However I have a tattoo above my elbow on the inner part of my arm. (Not visible if arms are down) I’m not sure if the uniform would cover or how long the sleeves are. Would I be okay?
You’ll be wearing a short sleeved uniform. It’s a no go.
Hello,
I wanted to know if a completely arm tattoo was a problem to apply in emirates? knowing that nothing exceeds a long sleeve.
I want to know before applying, thank you
Chris.
Erm I would check with melissa here : http://www.formspring.me/melissaecholima
Hi, I have very small tattoos on my wrist, foot and back of neck, all easily covered, should I even bother attending the open day i’ve been invited to? The one on my wrist is arabic, think that might get them to cut a little slack?
How about pilot crews, if there are big and cover a large area upper part of the body but not visible if wearing a shimmy??