Originally Posted by Phantom Flyer

YES, it makes a difference.

When I went through the Phase III interview with a major carrier, everything went very well and I thought I was "in". A telephone call 2 days later from HR said they were holding my application until I could provide an explanation as to why my flight times did not add up. I was less than 2 hours off on my total flight times in an 8,000+ hr. logbook. I found the error, provided a brief written explanation, signed the form and was hired.

The old adage about never misrepresenting anything on an application is very true. My advice to the younger pilots, always complete an application truthfully because every employer is going to verify your records and be honest about any "transgressions", i.e., DWI's, traffic violations, difficulties with previous employers, etc.

G'Luck Mate