Originally Posted by
Airframe
Ok gotcha.
One, I didn't think this would qualify as an incident considering the lack of damage and the fact it happened during taxi. They didn't have to report it therefore I wouldn't see any reason somebody should have to put this on their application as an incident.
Two, I guess that would make sense the airlines would ask employers about incidents, accidents, whether or not you were terminated/asked to resign, etc. But do they ask every one of your previous employers if you were a good employee and had a good work ethic/performance? I think it would be a little unfair if you just had a boss that hated you and gave you a bad reference.
Yes, they will generally call all of your previous employers going back 5-10 ten years depending on the airline.
Some low-budget airlines may rely on PRIA alone, but an incident like this could easily appear on a PRIA response.
Vindictive ex-bosses kill pilot careers every single day...the industry is very sensitive to past performance, so much so that they always err on the side of caution at the slightest hint of trouble. Sucks but all you can do is pick your bosses carefully and suck up to them...hate to say it but in GA you simply can't afford to burn bridges.
The only way I'd chance it is if the boss promised not to tell any future employers...and he was also my dad or older brother.