Arrested - No Chance of a Job?

[VxClimb]

I've never seen an airline application or FAA form that asked about arrests. Convictions, yes, but not arrests. You are not hiding anything by not coming forward with them. If they ask, then yes you should give the details and be honest. But if they only ask about convictions (inculding pleas and deferred ajudication) then you are being completely honest when you say no.

on a somewhat related note. lets say you got a speeding ticket or two and you know a lawyer who took them to court and got them thrown out. technically you were found not guilty of those speeding tickets. so should you reveal them on an interview that you got them when asked?

 

[andym037]

The background check only goes back 10 years. If your arrests occured PRIOR to this period, there is no need to mention it. Period. Besides which, if its a juvenile offense, in many states it won't even show on a standard background check. And even if it did, I doubt anyone would care. We all did dumb things as kids. Unless you were tried/convicted as an adult or something drastic like that... I wouldn't sweat it.

 

[NYCPilot]

Thanks for all the responses. I appreciate the support.

Right now I just want the opportunity to live out my aspirations and have worked very hard since my late teens to get through college on the deans list and acquire all of the certificates to fly professionally. Now that I've finally gotten to a point where I'm competitive, its casuing a lot of anxiety.

One thing no one has mentioned was whether once you are called for the interview if they ask anything further about convictions. Is there a paper application that needs to be filled out which readdresses the convictions and whether you were convicted of a misdemeanor or violation which is what one of them amounted to, albeit, beyond 10 years ago. Basically, how much more do they delve into this topic at the typical regional interview.

also, is there actually a legal statute of limitations for convictons beyond ten years?

Thanks again for the responses and for those who PM'ed.

 

[Whataburger]

These days stuff can be found out about that happened more than 10 yrs ago. Be honest. Period. Good luck. Most airlines understand that boys will be boys. They just wanna see that we grew out of that stage.

 

[bigbird]

Only tell them what they can find out. If its been expunged then you dont have to disclose it. They wont find out. Trust me. You are applying to some crappy airline, not the CIA

 

[Amish RakeFight]

on a somewhat related note. lets say you got a speeding ticket or two and you know a lawyer who took them to court and got them thrown out. technically you were found not guilty of those speeding tickets. so should you reveal them on an interview that you got them when asked?

You should be able to get a copy of your National Driving Records. contact your local DMV and inquire. This is what the HR dept will see - so you can easily be prepared to know what is and isnt listed on your record.

 

[Blucher]

You should be able to get a copy of your National Driving Records. contact your local DMV and inquire. This is what the HR dept will see - so you can easily be prepared to know what is and isnt listed on your record.

This is true, but don't forget that they can find out what was on your driving record when you were first hired at a prior airline, even if it's dropped out of the system since then.

-Blucher

 

[fried chickens]

NYCPilot

I would disclose everything. If you can legally say no to it ion an application then say no but bring it up during the interview, "I answered the application truthfully but there is something I want you to know" Even an arrest with no convictions can and will cause some problems especially if it's on your background check. Don't assume that the company will see an arrest but no conviction and leave it at that. Better to explain during the interview and go to ground school with a clear head rather than thinking "I hope I passed my background check."

Plus if you fly into Canada, customs and immigration have access to your background even beyond 10yrs and they seem to be getting stricker.

Basically, if you had a good interviewed and take the "I made a mistake when I was young but I have learned from it and have never done it again", you should be fine.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

This is true, but don't forget that they can find out what was on your driving record when you were first hired at a prior airline, even if it's dropped out of the system since then.

-Blucher

How would they find that? If I'm not mistaken, PRIA doesn't cover that. There really isn't a way for them to get your entire employee file.

 

[Sweetpee]

Depend on where your interviewing! Probably being interviewed by a bunch of felons anyway! Be honest your not applying to the Mormon church!

 

[pgcfii2002]

I arrested myself once, does that count?

 

[jetjock6]

It is really no big deal, in fact once you disclose your information you will be placed in the CEO application file.

This is not true. You will only be placed in the CEO file if you received a conviction. No conviction no CEO job. F-up... move up.

 

[Inconceivable]

Note: many applications are now requesting information like "have you EVER been..." and emphasize that failure to disclose, regardless of timeframe, will result in termination.

Read your fine print.

Crashpad, wtf is a "FAA Approved" application? PRIA requirements are a matter of law, not regulation--hence the name Pilot Record's Improvement ACT.

 

[Occam's Razor]

I've never heard of the application process being an "FAA Approved" one - but maybe I'm misinfomed.

Actually, each air carrier must comply with TSA and FAA directives on background checks and training history. They are required to furnish the results.

 

[wrxpilot]

Of course you should be honest, but if it was more than 10 yrs and you were also under 18 years old, it gets a little silly to even mention it.

Just run a FBI background check on yourself. If the Feds can't find it, do you really think an airline will??