Originally Posted by
tinman1
I wouldn't worry about how I measured up against other applicants when applying for any regional job. Apply and see what happens. I've personally known pilots getting hired at different regionals with misdemeanor convictions. I would also advise setting up a consultation with an attorney in the state where these events happened to see about getting your record sealed/expunged, especially with regard to the dismissed criminal mischief charge and the reckless conviction.
No no, you cannot just sit back and see what happens, and, in this case, you really need to be proactive. First off, a DUI is a felony conviction in Canada, no bueno. You absolutely will not be allowed into the country. You will need to enroll in their rehabilitation process, which is both lengthy, and expensive.
Second, in many states such as FL, you cannot seal/expunge a conviction, so after the rehabilitation process, you'll need to carry around paperwork, just in case CABP wants to see it. I've seen too many cases like this, even most 135 operators will show you the door, as they can't accept this type of liability.