Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have a problem. I've known this for awhile and I've researched this topic extensively. I think I know what course of action I need to take next but would like some opinions before I continue.

I'm in my early 30s now and want to make this my career as it has always been a life long dream. I have family at a major airline that is willing to help me get on as soon as I'm done with my training. He/she already knows about this situation and is researching it as well from their end. I also have an individual who knows me well willing to get me into a part 135 operation which will allow me to begin building my flight time.

I realize you don't know me and it is very hard to portray the type of individual I am but I'll try to give you a little background info. I'm really easy to get along with but I am also extremely driven and hard working. I haven't had a vacation in 3 years. I am presently working 2 jobs while pursuing my masters degree and flight training. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make this happen.

Now for the bomb. I'm sure you all already know whats coming because like you I have read it so many times before. A month after I began my flight training I was arrested for DWI. This was the second time I was arrested for this, however, nothing came of the first (REALLY LONG STORY). Everything is COMPLETELY off my record except for the fact that I was arrested which doesn't go away. I never paid any fines or had any suspension of license. This is where my problem begins.

I didn't report the first one on my initial FAA screening because I thought everything was gone due to the charges being dropped. I know the rules now and I need to get a new medical soon (due to my flight school requirements). I plan on reporting this at this time which I believe is going to be a problem with the FAA. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Now for my present arrest. I didn't blow. I was informed by my lawyer years ago to never blow no matter what. Well I didn't have the knowledge of the FARs at the time and did what my lawyer always told me to do. I'm looking at getting a suspended license which I would be required to report to the FAA within 60 days. He thinks he can get the DWI reduced to a reckless driving or something like that. So basically I would have a suspended drivers license without a DWI conviction.

Once again, I'm willing to fight as much as I can to make this happen as it has always been my dream. What do you think? Thanks!

Sincerely,
TBC