Old 07-01-2005, 07:14 AM
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SWAjet
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Aloha-

I think the answer to your question would depend on what the nature of the accident you were in was. Did an engine fail and you successfully glided onto a road where you hit some objects? Or did you run out of gas? In other words, how culpable you were and what was the seriousness of the accident.

Since it's off your record I would tend to believe it's not a deal-breaker, at least with some of the carriers you're applying to. Be honest, step up to the plate, and as long as you weren't a complete fool in causing this accident (and it wasn't too major), you should be OK.

A buddy of mine was just hired at a major airline last month, and he had an accident that was partially his fault. So if anybody tells you you don't stand a chance, get some other advice.
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