Originally Posted by
Badgeman
I was wondering, how far back exactly do the background checks at HR departments go? Let's say, at a regional airline? I was reading some of Cheryl Cage's material and it said, "Bring copies of driving records from every state you've ever been licensed in [to an interview]" I have some traffic violations from another state I lived in for a few years, way back in the early 90's. One of the violations was a misdemeanor. Are they actually gonna want records from THAT long ago, assuming they still exist? What about arrest records? How far back do they go. I got a "trespass" and a "resisting w/o violence" about 12 years ago. That was in the state of my current residence.
Lastly, like a fool, I reported this (incident 12 years ago) on my first FAA Medical questionnaire. Will an HR department have access to this record?
Thanks guys
WOW...what a dirtbag. There is no way you're going to get hired by anyone to fly anything !!
JUST KIDDING.
From what you've posted, my suggestion would be to be honest about
everything. There is nothing in your background that is a "show stopper" and coming clean will show an honest, up front approach, which I believe will serve you well.
Before I interviewed and ultimately got hired, with a major, a close friend who already worked there told me "be honest and tell them everything about your background. Don't try to hide anything because they'll find it".
Good advice in my book and Good Luck Mate