Originally Posted by
Broncos
I don't think the arrest will stop you. It happened in college. We all have skeletons. It really depends on how you describe the details in your app. Make sure you take ownership. Don't come off as "I got a bad deal", but more like "I made a mistake at an early age, learned a valuable lesson, and haven't had any issues with law enforcement since". Also, I think the sooner you get over that 2000 hour mark, the quicker that call might come. Are you a mid-career guy or a retiree?
I'm age 36 and mid-career, hoping to get in early in the wave, but watching from the sidelines thus far. Thanks for taking time to respond!