Originally Posted by
Flyer725
I'd like to start by apologizing if this is an incorrect place to share this question
My situation is that I am currently hold a CPL (SEL) and recently been arrested for shoplifting(petty misdemeanor). I am very sorry for what I did and take full responsibility for my actions. I want to use this as a valuable learning experience to make better decisions in life for all actions. This is my first and only offense and will likely be dismissed and sealed in the state in of NY which means I will not hold any criminal or misdemeanor convictions as long as I do not do this again for 6 months.
My question is how will this affect me later in life and is it really worth anymore to follow my dream to be a major airline pilot?
I'm concerned on how this will affect my
First class Medical
ATP Pilot licensing
TSA applications
Airline Interviews for Regional And Majors
I truly appreciate any help and advice. This is so very stressful to me which is why I posted.
Thank you.
Well, it certainly is going to
gain you any points, but I wouldn't let it discourage you from following your dream. You most certainly can still become a major airline pilot.
It should in no way affect your medical, your ATP, you TSA apps (10 year back round). It will, however, definitely affect your interviews, and it should.
My suggestion: the old fashioned negative into a positive. Write a letter to the company that you stole from apologizing for your actions. Explain why you did it, and why you wouldn't do it again. Ask them if there is a way you can make amends, such as volunteering for them, or for an organization that they support. Through that experience, you gain valuable relationships and even letters of recommendation if you are sincere in your efforts.
If not this, consider volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club or Big Brother, etc, to be a positive role model in order to prevent others from heading towards crime.