Were you hired with one D.U.I. ?

[LAX Airport]

Have any Pilots ever been hired with one D.U.I on their record?
I would like to know this before I start training. I am a IT Professional looking to be a Commercial Pilot. (Regionals or Majors).

Thank You in advance for your help. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Palerider957]

I know of a few pilots hired with a DUI in their background. I think recency is importaint (was it last Tuesday) and have there been any other occurences.

Expect to talk about it in any interveiw, and be humble. I would just tell the truth, you made a bad judgement and you've paid for it.

I was cop for 6 years before I was a pilot, believe me, half the world has a DUI.

Good luck!

 

[LAX Airport]

It happened back in 1996...That was the only time it happened.
Thanks for your words of encouragement.

Good Luck Palerider!

 

[larry]

With that and an IQ of around 95 you could be president!

 

[stingray]

Its possible I also know of 2, theirs also where a few years ago.
Both are currently Captain's at their companies, in the regionals.

(if asked about it) Like the previous post be honest about it, and admit it was a mistake, and that you have learned greatly from it.

Fly Safe

 

[Draginass]

When times aren't very competitive (i.e. lots of hiring) there may be a chance at a lower tier company. Most of the time, however, the supply of great pilots that don't have stupidity and bad judgement documented on their records is pretty good. Great pilot with DUI vs. great pilot with clean record . . . hummmm . . . which do you think is going to get an interview?

 

[AZaviator]

The above posts are very accurate. I instructed with a guy at my previous job, for over a year, and he had a DUI from about 6 years back, and just got hired on with a smaller regional.

Again, the further it is behind you, the less of an issue it will be, but do be expected to discuss it, and provide as much info on it as you can.

 

[B190Captain]

It's definetly not a plus to have a DUI, thats for sure. I tend to agree with Draginass on this. If you have a DUI you will not be very competitive when you have 1000 other candidates with clean records.

As for Palerider, I must be part of the other half of the world that does not have a DUI.

 

[Kmedchill]

If flying is something you really want to do dont let a DUI stop you. You can make it the worst thing, or the best thing that has ever happened to you. Explain to the interviewer how it quite possibly saved your life, the fact that you dont drive drunk anymore or changed your whole outlook on your future. The bottom line is that if you go to an interview and try to lie, or blame it on the breathalizer or the cop ect, they will laugh. I know people who have made it, but be prepared to talk.

Good luck

K

 

[bobbysamd]

DUI

The airlines want saints. They also hire pilots with DUIs. The longer ago it happened the better for you. By the time you are ripe for hiring it might be eight or nine years since the rap. And it will have happened before you started flying. People can learn from their mistakes.

You should be sure to run a complete driver records check to see what's on your record. Maybe do it now and do it when you start applying for jobs to determine if any information drops off. There was another thread on driver records on which someone wrote that you can request a lifetime driving record. According to the post, this document will turn up all violations you've had since you started driving. Also get your National Driver Register file. With this information in hand, you can prepare answers to any app or interview question.

With all due respect to Palerider957 and his former profession, I find it hard to believe that 50% of all drivers have had a DUI or DWI. That seems exagerated; if true, no wonder the roads are so insane anymore!!

Good luck with your plans.