Sorry to hear about that, however, I will tell you that more than likely the FAA will want you to get a HIMS assessment and evaluation before they renew your medical. I would advise you to Google HIMS and go to the website and start reading up on it. Trust me.....I'm speaking from experience and am still going through the process. As a matter of fact, this month makes two years I've been engaged in this process. They just want to make sure that you are psychiatrically and psychologically sound in mind and body to fly an airplane and pose minimal or no risk to passengers if you decide to fly commerically. The process is what it is. I'm in it for the long haul and am seeing it to the end.
Now, as far as getting it expunged, yeah, you can do that. The FBI criminal history check will not in some cases reflect those charges/conviction that have been expunged. Again....I'm speaking from experience. The expungement process can be done yourself. Check with your state department of law enforcement. For example, if you live in Florida, check with FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement. They will be able to give you all the details.
All the best. Blue skies.
atp
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I have two noisy party misdemeanors. In most places a noise complaint results in a civil offense, but where I went to school it was a crime. I probably could have successfully fought both charges, but I didn't have the time or money to do that. Fortunately, my record has never been a problem and I've been hired by every company I ever interviewed with.
Best of luck getting this sorted out and be more careful in the future. It's been about 5 years since my 2nd noisy party misdemeanor. Since then I haven't even had a speeding ticket.
Last week I was at a local college party and was busted by undercover cops with 2grams of marijuana and a pipe. I was charged with a misdemeanor. This was the first time that i have ever had a run in with the law. I would like to know how this will effect my future career as a Commercial Pilot... If i get this misdemeanor expunged off my record would a Airliner still be able to find this in my record?
Drugs in your record will keep you out of a career job for sure, especially one where professionalism and responsibility is required everyday.
Oh, I forgot to mention that the HIMS assessment & evals are a component of a Special Issuance medical certificate. Be sure to READ the fine print. If your med cert is renewed under the Special Issuance, you can expect your med cert to characterized as such for 2-5 years. Note: Once you're determined to be medically eligible, a Special Issuance can either be a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Class.
Good luck.
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Smoking dope while learning to fly? You get no sympathy from me. Please find another career. I'm one of those guys that has no tolerance for those who fly and do drugs or drink. I would never hire someone who had a drug possession arrest or DWI arrest, especially after they already had a pilots license.
You made some poor decisions. You are an adult. I truly hope that it sticks. It is not good to get away with stuff like this. It makes you think you can be irresponsible with no consequences. What part of having pot on you did you think would be ok? Please find another line of work.
I'm 20 years old and currently attending Arizona State University as a business major & have attained my PPL. Last week I was at a local college party and was busted by undercover cops with 2grams of marijuana and a pipe. I was charged with a misdemeanor. This was the first time that i have ever had a run in with the law. I would like to know how this will effect my future career as a Commercial Pilot... If i get this misdemeanor expunged off my record would a Airliner still be able to find this in my record?
It does suck for you. You should definitely consider taking your career more seriously. If you truly have moved on from a college mistake, you may consider this: (not sure if Arizona does this) Look into getting a pre-trial diversion... some call it a "Deferred Prosecution Agreement", basically it won't be on your official record - you'll do some community service, etc and the SA will drop the charges.
Regardless what road you take in any career... just take it seriously. Weed is not worth it - no matter what your stupid friends say. I know of a guy who worked for a regional (been there a while)... had a random pee test, and tested positive - he will NEVER get a flying job again.
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I'm 20 years old and currently attending Arizona State University as a business major & have attained my PPL. Last week I was at a local college party and was busted by undercover cops with 2grams of marijuana and a pipe. I was charged with a misdemeanor. This was the first time that i have ever had a run in with the law. I would like to know how this will effect my future career as a Commercial Pilot... If i get this misdemeanor expunged off my record would a Airliner still be able to find this in my record?
Before you go to the lawyer, attend the first court hearing. You will be able to hear the charges against you, and if its your first offense ever, there is a decent chance that they may reduce the charge to a civil infraction. There was a similar situation I know of involving a minor in posession of alcohol, and it was reduced from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction by the time the court session was held. A civil infraction is NOT a crime, and will NOT go on your criminal record. If this is the case, plead guilty, pay the fine, and be on your way. I think it kinda depends on the state whether or not this will happen.
If they want to pursue it as a misdemeanor, then plead not guilty, and hearings will be scheduled. Then is the time to spend money on the lawyer, but at least this way, you won't end up paying for a lawyer in the beginning if you don't need one. Do whatever you can to either beat the case, or get it reduced to a civil infraction. A good defense lawyer would probably be able to negotiate this with the DA if they did want to pursue the misdemeanor charge. Good luck!
Being a politically correct and sensitive 21st Century kind of guy, I will sugar coat this a bit for you and anyone else to whom it might apply. Aviation doesn't need dope smokers amongst its ranks. Whatever might happen with your legal case, you need to knock it off right now, or plan on going into another line of work........ like, maybe a defense lawyer or a politician.
Kid. I think most pilots have tried it at some point, I know guys that have done WORSE stuff if you get my point. MSW is right though that stuff will get u kicked out of the INDUSTRY faster than u can imagine. Again you should be ok just pick a better course and keep your wings level.
Wish you the best of luck.
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