Originally Posted by
Av8rking
Really?! If you know you have no busts or anything else incriminating; Why? If they have some type of erroneous data that prevents you from getting the job, I would think you have a rock solid case of governmental defamation of character. I know going to court would suck, but the outcome could be quite generous. Lost wages (including career potential), defamation, and mental stress could potentially equate to a generous settlement. I would be willing to gamble one single job offer on the outcome of the case.
If one wishes to be reactive, then your plan is fine. I would rather check in advance of application for any inaccuracies. I don't think my government is out to get me, but considering that humans are inputting the information and I share the name of several other pilots, I check my file regularly.