career Damage control

[Airpiraterob]

people with experience in this mannor,
please list the best methods to limit after affects of potentially damaging events in your career. and i mean auto accidents, firings, bad training records and the like.
When you do get the interview, and they ask you about said events from your past that you wound up having to list on the application, what do you say that brings out the best response from them? that gives you the best result and best chance to get that job?
basicly, how do you treat it to maximize the chance of flying again if you suddenly arent?

 

[P3tarbaby]

First of all, be honest about it and don't try to hide it...they will find out! Make sure you have any documentation. In an interview situation, when they ask about it, and they usually do, be upfront and try to spin it in a positive direction. Take responsibility (don't blame someone else), admit you made a mistake, and tell them what you learned from the incident and how it has made you a better person/pilot. For example, say you busted a checkride...tell them briefly what the circumstances were, take responsibility (ie, I hadn't practiced the maneuver enought or I had a bad day because...) but don't make excuses, and then tell them what you took away from the incident (ie, i was embarrassed and vowed never to let it happen again so I studied my a** off and retook the ride and passed with flying colors).

Bottom line, we all make mistakes and they know that. Just stay positive and let them know that you learn from your mistakes. Hope this helps.

 

[bobbysamd]

Discovery

That's the phase of litigation in which you get records on the opposing party. Attorneys have the obligation to learn the positions of opposing parties and you have the same obligation to yourself to do so. Obtaining records helps to level the playing field.

Order all your public records, i.e. all state and federal driving records, including those from the National Driver Registry, FAA pilot and medical records, credit records, court records, bankruptcy records, whatever. Try to find out what former employers are saying about you. That may necessitate some detective work on your part. That way you will know what others are saying you and you can construct credible answers to any probing questions.

Everyone makes mistakes. You have to take responsibility for yours, and having your records will help you do so.

Best of luck with your plans.