Can UPS pilots have beards?
Can UPS pilots have beards? The company's new policy clarifies that beards and mustaches “are definitely acceptable as long as they are worn in a businesslike manner and don't create a safety concern,” according to UPS documents reviewed by The Journal.
Can pilots have tattoos?
Commercial pilots will be allowed tattoos in some airlines as long as they are covered. This means if a pilot has a sleeve-type tattoo on their arm, they must wear a long sleeve shirt to cover it. Most major airlines do not allow tattoos that cannot be covered.
Can pilots read while flying?
You can't read a novel, but you could read a manual about procedures or about the airplane, ... You can't read a newspaper. You can't use a laptop. That's strictly prohibited. But generally speaking, pilots engage in causal chats between themselves and flight attendants (when they visit the cockpit)1.
What do pilots do in a hijack?
In the event of a hijacking, the pilot should divert and land the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport, where controllers can prioritize its landing and provide necessary assistance.
What age do UPS pilots retire?
The Standard limits the privileges for pilots in single-pilot commercial air transport operations to 60 years of age, while extending that limit to 65 years of age for multi-pilot operations.