Originally Posted by
RebelHeloPilot
Hello,
I am a Military Helo pilot transitioning to the airlines in the next year. 10 years ago I was charged with a DUI that was amended to Negligent Driving in the 1st Degree. I am in the process of getting the conviction vacated/expunged.
My question is: Does it matter that it is vacated/expunged? I know I will have to answer for the "arrested for offense related to DUI" or "administrative actions." How assuredly will this prevent me from getting a job at a major/legacy carrier after the regionals? (It was in 2008).
Background: I was an ROTC Cadet and made a stupid mistake 10 years ago thinking I was okay to drive. I blew a .089. I have since had a successful career in the Army including a flight company command and top secret security clearance. I have kept my record clean ever since.
Thank you for your honest, candid feedback! Just trying to find the best way to take care of my family and enjoy the one life we get on this rock.
-Rebel Helo Pilot.
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Buddy of mine had the same charge... Arrested for DUI, had it knocked down to Negligent Driving. He interviewed at SWA, was honest about it, and he’s been there a year now.
It’s definitely possible.