Originally Posted by
togaset89
I know it's a little Repetitive but, I have been a cfi, skydive pilot, 135 on demand FO and CA on a turbo prop. 2000tt, 500 turbine pic. And a two year degree. Looking to jump to 121. But have some legal issues. A minor in possession of Marijuana which was dismissed after some classes (I was 16yr old). Then continued my stupidity to a DWAI (drinking while ability impaired by Marijuana i was 18yr old ). Pleaded no contest to a deferred sentence(not guilty but not innocent) . Upon completion of Community service substance classes and A mad panel the case was dismissed. I'm a Canadian citizen as well as an us citizen. The first infraction was 9 yrs ago and the DWAI was a little over 7 yrs ago. I've chosen aviation as my career since then and have only gotten a seatbelt ticket. Stopped running in those circles and now my life is flying. I feel I should report these issues on resumes ? And should I stop while im young and could maybe do something else?
Thank you for your time I really appreciate it.
Report them on resumes? No. Report them on applications? Yes, because you will be required to with any 121 / 135 job and some 91 jobs.
Do not ever fail to fully disclose on an application that which can (and will) be found on a thorough background check. I've seen people walked out of class because of exactly that kind of thing and no matter how "petty" the matter, it's never a good thing to have to explain to your next potential employer that you were only on the job 1 month because you lied on an application. Better to disclose and explain, than to lie or hide something only to have it come out later - ESPECIALLY with the airlines.
We all make mistakes. I have a reckless driving some 15 years ago that isn't even on my permanent driving record, but I still report it, because there's always the chance that it will be found. I admit it, I haven't had any such instances since, and it's never been an issue with any employer.