Worried about my career w/ background

[bobbysamd]

DWI guy

What's his goal in aviation? A career or just boring holes on weekends?

Depending on the quantity and quality of the applicant pool, he might skate past the DUI, especially if it was ten years ago. However, if jobs are tight and the applicant pool is even more plentiful than it usually is, he will be passed over for most airline jobs in favor of the saints among us.

Tell your student to order all of his public records and in particular his driving record from the National Driver Register. Sorry, I don't know how to order that specific record, except I suspect that the Transportation Department's web site will have a link. Perhaps by now his DUI won't be on his records and he'll have a clean sheet. Just the same, he still has to answer questions on apps about his past honestly. As long as he owns up to it and can prove he has learned from his mistakes, he won't hurt himself.

Hope that helps a little. Best of luck to your student.

 

[Clownpilot]

Theres a problem here

Having hunting guns in your house is not illegal in any state.
Hunting guns generally don't even need a gun permit or a background check to buy. Why? Because nobody ever robs a 7-11 with a 30-30.

So when is it illegal to own a hunting gun? ONLY if you are a convicted felon. That means you must have a felony conviction before the gun charge. There's something missing here.

 

[Motiveflow]

Bobbysand,

Thanks for the reply,

The student is a Belgian national, so 10 years seems to be the cut ...

I told him not to get ever anohter infraction .... even speeding ... and the fear of god seems to have worked.

It bears mentioning that I'm north of the 49th ... but thanks again for the input.

Great site here, such a request hereabouts would normally invite flames from those who have access to the parents computer.

Thanks,

P

 

[bobbysamd]

Public Records

No problem. But he should order records from his home country and maybe Transport Canada, if possible. The idea is to compile a dossier on yourself so you have the same records that employers can obtain. It helps level the playing field and minimize being sandbagged at an interview.

 

[want2flyy]

Well, this might help a little bit..as far as the domestic stuff goes ....ask the court in your area where they send people for counseling or probation as part of their sentencing.... sometimes a defendant will get "2 months lockup and 3 months Change program" for instance....the point is , when you do your interview you can admit your mistake but then point out that you went to various counseling programs and rehabilitation courses..you know volunteer to go to the classes...get some on your resume.... shows your initative to change and that you dealt with your mistake..
as far as the felony charge for weapons...was it just 1 count for possession or several counts?Well, anyway check the federal court in your area..and check to see if anything can be done about it...I know its sounds crazy but talk to a lawyer, an asst.U.S. attorney..its a reach but you never know...then if you have to explain anything to an interviewer...well start with the truth and describe how your vengeful ex called ATF, and had them take away all of your "FAMILY HEIRLOOMS"...
Its no lie that its going to be hard for you, but it doesnt hurt to try...remember ...its all in the presentation..
ex-big city retired police officer

 

[rightrudder]

I think a felony regarding firearms is cause for denial for SIDA access, from what I recall on the forms. THis fellow may be in trouble for firearm possession because he has had domestic violence problems. Often, a person will be prohibited from possessing any, even if it is just "hunting" rifles or shotguns.

Good luck to you...you might want to try some counseling before you have another relationship so you don't have a repeat.

 

[Mr.Aviation]

STOP HITTING WOMEN!!!

 

[Snakum]

If you are under a protective order, you will usually be ordered away from all firearms, as well. And if you are caught otherwise ... you will wind up with a felony conviction. If you have a felony firearm or threats conviction, you cannot be granted unescorted access to secure areas at an airport. I've seen the forms, it's pretty cut and dried. I had totally forgotten about that when I answered initially. I've just been thru this myself, the memory is still fresh.

"Stop hitting women!" Agreed, wrestle them instead

Minh
(Waiting on that King Air job .... sights have been lowered ...)

 

[captbob]

A person convicted of domestic violence usually can not possess firearms.

The following from the ATF's FAQ at:

http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm

Q14) What should an individual do if he or she has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? [Back]

Individuals subject to this disability should immediately dispose of their firearms and ammunition. ATF recommends that such persons transfer their firearms and ammunition to a third party who may lawfully receive and possess them, such as their attorney, a local police agency, or a Federal firearms dealer. The continued possession of firearms and ammunition by persons under this disability is a violation of law and may subject the possessor to criminal penalties. In addition, such firearms and ammunition are subject to seizure and forfeiture. [18 U. S. C. 922( g)( 9) and 924( d)( 1), 27 CFR 178.152]