Navajo31

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My FBI background check shows both of these convictions, but as I said one is from 17 years ago and the other from 14 years ago. Final disposition was a misdemeanor and a violation.

I don't know about NY but most states has a law allowing criminal convictions that happen at a young age to be expunged after a certain about of time. It mightbe worth looking into - no need to have anything on their that doesn't legally need to be there.

pilotss

Make sure to commit all your felonies outside of the United States and if possible in third world countries.

Tjgarrish

I just wanted to comment I have no clue if one can become a pilot but I see the response here and they are horrible just because someone has been convicted of a felony doesn't make them a bad person it could have been a honest mistake and people have gotten in trouble at the age of 18 or so by just being a follower at the time and made a bad decision but just to inform u the United States have the highest percentage of convicted felonies being a 1 to 4 ratio and I believe that someone should always peruse there dreams there have been plenty if people that have overcome difficulties in different areas and they achieved what they set there minds to do so tell him to go after it and be honest abou everything and show that he is a person that has changed his life and is moving forward with his life iam sure there is a board that he can go in front of and plead his case

Bulldog1653

Hello all,

So I guess my biggest question is how far back they go on the background check.

usmc-sgt

All of it.

rickair7777

Depends.

The only legally required background check is for TSA SIDA. There are disqualifying crimes, some are permanent, others only have a 7-year window. You can google those.

Other than that, airlines will typically do background checks going back at least 7-10 years. Many state labor laws limit how far back they can look, so it depends on the state where the airline's HQ is located. Some airlines may still ask about all convictions, going back forever.

Regionals tend to be more forgiving than majors.

Also, a minor victimless crime commited while very young (< age 25) is probably something most airlines will overlook (just not drug-related obviously). Public urination or public drunkeness in college can be forgiven. Drug dealing or burglary, not likely.