FAA Letter of Warning

[Travis Jr]

So, I got one for an altitude deviation about 7 months ago. I am applying to Continental, Air Tran, etc. There was no action from my company or the FAA against me and I was told it would dissappear from my file in two years. Is this a big deal for potential employment?

 

[dojetdriver]

So, I got one for an altitude deviation about 7 months ago. I am applying to Continental, Air Tran, etc. There was no action from my company or the FAA against me and I was told it would dissappear from my file in two years. Is this a big deal for potential employment?

I got a while back while flight instructing. You know, gave me an ulcer worrying about it and all that crap. Thought my career was over. I've interviewed for 4 jobs, got 3 of them.

It makes for a good interview story. "I screwed up, I didn't mean to, I learned from it and am now a better pilot because of it" type of deal.

I wouldn't say it's a show stopper, as long as you handle it well.

 

[PurpleTail]

So, I got one for an altitude deviation about 7 months ago. I am applying to Continental, Air Tran, etc. There was no action from my company or the FAA against me and I was told it would dissappear from my file in two years. Is this a big deal for potential employment?

Altitude violation is probably one of the most common warnings. Just like DoJet said...spin it into a positive. Just because they say it will 'disappear in two years' doesn't mean it isn't on your record and to be on the safe side, no matter how long ago it was, always be upfront and honest.

All in all though, very minor IMHO. Good luck.

 

[iflyhigh]

I was notified just a 5 days before starting to work for AWA in 2004. Thought my career with an air carrier was over.

After contacting the HR department, they basically told me to come to class anyways, as it was a letter of warning.

Disclose it and it should not be a problem.

Also, I have been told, to make sure you call the FAA at the two year mark and make sure it gets removed from your file. While I would still disclose this in interviews, you do not want the FAA to have the information in your file.

 

[LittleLearBoy]

I had one of those of years many, many years ago. If it happen on a part 135 or 121 flight, it never goes away even after two years. Was told this by TWO different FAA inspectors. I have always told it to any interview and it has not hurt me. Thank God!

 

[big pimpn']

If it happen on a part 135 or 121 flight, it never goes away even after two years

Not true boss.

 

[Uppercrust]

So, I got one for an altitude deviation about 7 months ago. I am applying to Continental, Air Tran, etc. There was no action from my company or the FAA against me and I was told it would dissappear from my file in two years. Is this a big deal for potential employment?

Might be a plus here.

 

[Travis Jr]

OK, good that is what I was hoping for. I would not lie on an application, but it still sucks to have to check yes on to any of those boxes. At least it's not a felony I'm worried about...

 

[dmbmarkt]

Here's something to remember. If they ask you have you ever had a certificate action you should say no. A letter of warning is not a certificate action. You would not be lying or playing semantics if you said no if they asked you that question. On the other hand if they asked if you've ever had a certificate action or letter of warning, of course you should say so. One other thing to remember, a letter of warning stays in your file for two years as was said before, but if a company does a records check on you it will not come back that you've had a letter of warning. An FAA background check only turns up certificate actions.

 

[bandit317]

I have two, and still counting!