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

[XLR8]

A guy I know had rap sheet a mile long. It included several speeding tickets, 1-2 DUI's, wreckless driving, etc. After interviewing with 10+ regional airlines he finally go hired.

If you only have 1 DUI, I don't see how you'd have any problem.

Here's a question for everyone: I've noticed that airline pilots either drink a lot or not at all. Has anyone else noticed that or is it just me??

 

[Snakum]

XLR8 - Can you tell me where he was hired? THAT'S where I wanna apply ... I might actually have a chance.

I'm serious,

Minh "Mile-Long" Thong

 

[B190Captain]

Yes, I was exaggerating when I said "half" the world has a DUI. I thought that was obvious. What I meant to infer was that a surprising number of people from all walks of life have DUI's...some more than one. I know of two pilots at Comair and one at ASA who had DUI's in their past. Another factor is going to be any other violations in a pilots past--5 speeding tickets? Juvenile record? Etc., etc.

Don't let one screw up years ago stop you from pursuing a career. The other bits of advice this thread are good, be prepared to talk about it, taking full responsibility for your actions.

As for B190 Capt., as I read your posts through this website, your comments constantly drip with arrogance, lighten up dude....a 1900 ain't the space shuttle.

You seem to be the only one with a problem with what I say. I am not trying to be arrogant. If I did. I apologize. Is it arrogant that I have a clean driving record? What does the 1900 have anything to do with this or anything else that I posted?

 

[LAX Airport]

Can't we all get along?

 

[Guardflyr29]

Hog smoking

Where can I meet this girl?

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

I think she got married, I feel sorry for her husband. She was not the kind of girl you marry, have fun with, YES, marry, no.

 

[LAX Airport]

Ok now lets stay o the subject!

Funs over guys!

 

[Guardflyr29]

Sorry Dad.

 

[climbhappy]

there is nor rhyme or reason

i know a guy who became a jetblue pilot, now a captain, hired before 911, with 2 dui's, one far back , then another while at the regional. go figure, guess what, he knew people.... bottom line, it don't matter if you have an in.

 

[low-n-slow]

LAX...I fess up, I recieved a DUI just over 10 years ago and although I am not an airline pilot I do fly to earn a living. Just as some of the other folks have already mentioned, be up front about it and don't try to hide anything. I am not sure about reporting a prior DUI (to initial training) but I had to notify the FAA and also had to annotate this on my medical application. Be sure to keep accurate records and copies of all reports.
As far as interfering with my flying it really did not, but then again I think at least 1 DUI is a prerequisite for ag flying.

 

[racerX]

A friend of mine got hired at a major a short time ago with a DUI on his APPLICATION. It happened 15 years ago but he didn't want to take a chance on a surprise in the background check. He had his app in for a few years. They didn't even ask him about it in the interview. I guess some companies see a DUI for what it is; a mistake. I just think he's one lucky son of a B---.

 

[Rook]

a guy at my company was hired off the street into the left seat of the CRJ. He has a DUI on his record. Also was recently put in the pool at FedEx. So guess what? I'm packing away the Cuervo as we speak. I want to go to UPS. (kidding. but the guy is in the pool at FedEx)

Rook
600' AGL Autopilot on.
'WHEW!'

 

[Alaskaairlines]

Guys actually get hired into the left seat of CRJ's?

 

[Rook]

Yeah buddy,

The company was hurting for captains for the longest time. They were hiring a bunch of guys into the left seat of the CRJ, and the SAAB. My sim partner when I went through initial training was a new-hire CRJ captain. Right place right time I guess.

Rook
600' AGL Autopilot on.
'WHEW!'

 

[SD_Airport]

D.u.i.

Greetings Fellow Flyers:

I was LAXAirport but had to switch my name. Fast forward to Novermber 2004 and my handle is SD_Airport (SAN). Any new information on the D.U.I. topic would be greatly appreciated.

Fly Fun, Fly Safe.

 

[T-handle]

I don't know what's worse: a DUI or gear up on your record.

But not to stray too far from the theme, a friend of mine was hired with a gear up accident on his FAA record. So he proved you can get hired with what you think might be a career ending situation. Just be prepared to essplain yourself in the interview.

 

[Snakum]

A DUI on yer Federal Rap Sheet? Puleez ... dat's child's play. Try getting a job in ANY high-tech field with a misdemeanor drug conviction and a domestic trespass on dat bad boy.

Now weez cook'n wid gas!

Minh
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[MACH-TUCK]

I know a guy how just got his second and he flys for Northwest, I guess he's able to keep his job....

Does anyone know the process the FAA takes after you've been convicted of a DWI? Cause your supposed to send them info after 30 days of being convicted.

 

[I.P. Freley]

Holy resurrected threads, Batman!

 

[TDTURBO]

I know a guy how just got his second and he flys for Northwest, I guess he's able to keep his job....

Does anyone know the process the FAA takes after you've been convicted of a DWI? Cause your supposed to send them info after 30 days of being convicted.

I believe it's 60 or 90 days and FROM THE ARREST DATE, not the conviction date.


You can always tell them later than that though, but you need an aviation lawyer to give the reason and type the excuse.