Is it true that commercial airlines will not hire you if your name is Jack?

Question

because a friend might see you and say hi, Jack, you know like a hijack. In fact I hear its an inside joke that I'd you apply to be a pilot with that name they just say bye, jack!

my brothers namer is Jack .

Answer 1

i have no idea but i dont see how they can be prejudice against someone cause thier perents called them Jack :)

Answer 2

guessing that would fall under some EOE regulations.  They might have to call you by your given name, since Jack is usually a nickname.  If this isn't a serious question I highly suggest you adding this to your comedy routine because it made me giggle a little bit.  Maybe you can refine the joke and you'll get a full blown LOL from me.

Answer 3

They could hire him, but they'd have to say "Hello, Jack" instead of "Hi, Jack".  Such a weird world since 9/11, but oh well...

Answer 4

I think its  just a joke, my dear.  Is your brother wanting to be a pilot?  If yes, and you're still worried that the joke might be true, then start calling him a different name or nickname now.  So they wont say " bye, Jack" when he applies for work.

What about the airline passengers whose names are Jack?  Are they banned from travelling via airplanes for the same reason?  

That's a lot of Jack  jokes!

Answer 5

I doubt this is true, but very funny.

Answer 6

I may not know jack, but I know this isn't true.

Not a bad joke, though.

Answer 7

for the same reason that chuck is never allowed to be sung in the name game song, OK so now that show's my age here.

Sorry for the odd humor. ;)

Have a wonderful day!!!

Answer 8

Yes they will hire you and they cannot discriminate against you for your name.

Answer 9

C'mon.