Thanks for all the replies, here is some more details. It is a misdemeanor charge for possession of stolen property-:(. I was never arrested or taken into custody or even fingerprinted for that matter.

Gave full cooperation with the investigating authority, wrote a statement, went to court and was given 14 day community service. I was 18 at the time, legally an adult but sure as heck was not acting like one.

I make no excuses for this and I take full responsibility for it, wish I never did it and FWIW been "clean" ever since.

Too add, it is on my rap sheet. I have confirmed this. I will not lie and will willfully disclose it. I assume you get fingerprinted when you enter most it not all aviation jobs? Or sign an FBI/DOJ release?