Originally Posted by PotatoChip

Know the right people in the right places... the VERY right people in the VERY right places actually. You can still have a career in aviation, I just wouldn't set my hopes on going to Delta/United/FedEx.

FWIW, I've had a suspended license (no alcohol involved) and it has not hindered me to my knowledge yet. I was 17 at the time.

Good luck. There are plenty of opportunities with the right networking. But the biggest piece of this is whether or not you've truly learned something and don't EVER repeat it. I hope so. Good luck.