MESABA question

[Monster Buck]

Generally, HR or security find something on the FBI record before class, they might call for an explanation. Some applications do not ask if you have any prior arrest records. You might want to have a chat with the HR person who will do the background check for feedback and discuss it with the CP.

Be upfront on the situation and get a copy of the disposition from the court. The FBI records typically only show the arrest charge but not the outcome.

Good Luck

Just curious which airline you are referring to?

 

[xjhawk]

yeah I was hired at a regional but refused employment for a part-time firefighter gig (you know, second job and such) all because of a "charges dropped issue" Mesaba, if I remember right never even asked when I was hired. now I am reading this I am thinking I should run to HR and disclose everything-I will do that tomorrow on ready reserve- that way if I am let go, at least I got out of ready reserve and a weekend trip! Joking ofcourse

 

[flynryan15]

i have a buddy who has a class date - new to the whole regional thing - disclosed everything he knew in his background check (which was a spedding ticket)- even ran his own state police report on himself (he's also a substitue teacher) -- they still have to do the FBI background check on him -- here is the rub......he found out he has a non-felony, non-misdemaenor public intoxication (paid fine) that and airport cop was able to pull up in his records, what should he do?

And NO...its not me!

As a Mesaba newbie myself I would strongly suggest that your buddy calls the head of HR and make him aware of it. They do ask this specific question in the interview.

 

[flynryan15]

The FBI records typically only show the arrest charge but not the outcome.

Good Luck

Actually the law states that all files in the CJIS( Criminal Justice Information System) Have to be updated with either the final disposition or the current status of the case.

 

[cougarx530]

we have recently had problems with this same issue of pilots not disclosing skeletons in their closet, we have recently dismissed some pilots in the middle of training for these issues, in the last month of interviewing they stress the importance of disclosing everything in your background including unpaid parking tickets. Surprisingly, there are few things that will disqualify you from employment, as long as you are truthful and disclose it up front, they hate being surprised! Also be sure to fill out the online app accurately and truthfully as they will cross check this info in your interview. Good Luck, not trying to scare anyone, just an FYI, the background check will find things such as speeding tickets that are no longer on your CURRENT record. So if you know you got them, diclose them.

 

[FSIGRAD]

One thing to remember about all this is that companies will do background checks in different ways. I was never taken to jail or fingerprinted, I don't know if the FBI has a file on me, I was issued a ticket and in 10 minutes was on my way (hardly the crime of the century). I do know that now 16 years later I can get on the internet and find that charge in less than 3 minutes for free. Information like this is very easy to obtain.
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[DObyDEFAULT]

just paid a fine - not on his state record when backgrounded -- i think just really embarrassed

 

[lookin4better]

Do regionals do different checks than legacies? Or are the FBI checks using the fingerprints the same at legacies as the regionals?

I would guess that if a person has worked at several regionals and their checks always come back good, they would continue to come back good.

Best rule = always disclose anything during the application and hiring process. Honesty will never hurt.

 

[lookin4better]

One thing to remember about all this is that companies will do background checks in different ways. I was never taken to jail or fingerprinted, I don't know if the FBI has a file on me, I was issued a ticket and in 10 minutes was on my way (hardly the crime of the century). I do know that now 16 years later I can get on the internet and find that charge in less than 3 minutes for free. Information like this is very easy to obtain.
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Where did you obtain this information? I am trying to find info on a speeding ticket I got many years ago.

 

[Regional4life]

Mesaba has hired guys with dui's that Mesaba knew about when they called them for interviews. .

When was the last one that they hired with a DUI? Maybe several years ago, but it hasn't been lately.

 

[Monster Buck]

I don't know when he got hired. I flew with him about three years ago. It came up when he was being pulled from our last turn because we were going to Canada and he couldn't go. He said he knows of another like himself. Mesaba hired both of them knowing they would scew every pairing with Canadian destinations on them. Sucks for the other FO's that get pulled from thier pairings to cover someone elses turns.

 

[Regional4life]

I don't know when he got hired. I flew with him about three years ago. .

That's my point. They did it in the past but they don't anymore, much to the reasons that you stated. If you have a DUI, you won't get hired at XJ.

 

[flynryan15]

Where did you obtain this information? I am trying to find info on a speeding ticket I got many years ago.

State records generally track speeding tickets for 3,5 and 7 years. If you hold a drivers license in that state. Also there must be a adjudication of guilt for the ticket to appear on your state driving record. Most states if you go to the driver improvement course to keep the points of your license then adjudication is withheld.

I good way to start is getting your state driving record, just google the controlling state agency and you will find links on there to pull it. Also you can try the clerk of courts in the county the violation occurred, the record of the ticket usually stays with them forever. However it usually does not list a disposition.

Last thing the NDR ( National Driver Registry) only tracks major motor vehicle driving infractions, I.E... DUI and Vehicular Homicide ETC.....

Hope that helps

 

[flynryan15]

I don't know when he got hired. I flew with him about three years ago. It came up when he was being pulled from our last turn because we were going to Canada and he couldn't go. He said he knows of another like himself. Mesaba hired both of them knowing they would scew every pairing with Canadian destinations on them. Sucks for the other FO's that get pulled from thier pairings to cover someone elses turns.

Generally the restriction on VISA'S into Canada are lifted once 5 years has past. This means 5 years from the final event of sentence, last day of probation, last day in jail, day fine was paid, last DUI course take. Which ever date is the later.

Once this happens you have to apply for eligibility to the Canadian Consulate.

 

[Top Gum]

he found out he has a non-felony, non-misdemaenor public intoxication

I doubt it makes much difference but a public intoxication citation is a misdemeanor offence.