Originally Posted by
RonWeasley
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.
Relax, nobody is advocating the OP to "sit back and see what happens." I was merely commenting that he shouldn't take himself out of the running because he feels bad about it. In today's hiring climate the regionals are fairly lax about these kinds of matters and it never hurts to apply, answer the questions honestly, and see what happens.
Secondly, you're right about FL. However some states (California IIRC) are able to seal/expunge certain records.
The best advice is to not take legal advice from strangers on an internet forum and instead consult with a knowledgeable attorney in your state.