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Old 08-20-2014 | 09:07 PM
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Hate to add to the skepticism, pilot1, but another problem you would have would be when applying for your next medical certificate. The OVIs will show up on your National Driver Register, so you couldn't hide them even if you tried. You would answer "yes" to "alcohol dependence or abuse" on your medical certificate application, and the AME would almost certainly deny your certificate...and if he didn't, you'd get a nasty letter from Oklahoma City within 60 days, asking for more information. Showing evidence that you completed a treatment program would certainly help, but you would need a lot of close coordination between the treatment facility and your AME. In the end, a red tape nightmare, though you would eventually get re-certified, if that's what you really wanted.

Not sure how old you are, but I'd check out getting a foot into the maritime industry. How about piloting a tug vessel or offshore supply vessel, making 3 to 4 times what poor pilots make? I know a guy who drives OSV boats contracted to Exxon/Mobil and makes $180K in only his third year as a FIRST MATE...captains make $220K.

Forget flying for now, and do something else. Find out how long DUIs stay on your record in your state. If you really want to get back into flying, wait it out until the paper trail disappears, keep your nose clean, then get back in.
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