Originally Posted by
HotMamaPilot
why? like someone previously said, if it's expunged, you don't need to report it. You make a point that xjt found out about it, but he still got the job didn't he? why not just tell them how many times you've cussed in your life or how many times you've had road rage while you're at it? bottom line: just like on a checkride/oral......don't open up any cans of worms; only answer the q's that YOU ARE REQUIRED TO. Convictions or charges expunged do not fall into that category.
Because as rickair said they will find it! Although it may be expunged from and state agency seeing it the feds can still get their hands on anything. The feds do the background checks because, once again as rickair said, it is a security issue. Just get it out there, tell them what you learned, and you'll most likely still get the job. If you get fired for not disclosing it that will follow you on PRIA and your chances of getting a job at any carrier are pretty much flushed down the toilet. If it has been several years they probably won't care anyway. People can grow up a lot in 5-10 years.