AirJordan:

Don't be fooled. Potential employers will conduct background checks on you. These checks include employment, criminal, civil and credit. In terms of criminal checks, the FCRA states that no criminal conviction may appear after seven years, although the employer still has the right to ask if you have ever been arrested. This is a loophole for the employer. They have every right to determine if you are telling the truth and that what's on your resume and application are in agreement.

Also, remember that an arrest can be characterized as showing up to pay anything at the State Attorney's office of the state you live in. It doesn't necessarily has to be a "physical arrest" where the cuffs are placed on your wrist. Check with your local SA office to find out.

As far as your credit, employers use this tool to determine whether or not you are prompt in certain areas of your life. They are looking for consistancy and continuity in the good sense of the word. Yes, there may be extinuating circumstances as to why an account(s) are behind, but just be aware of that.

Oh and one last thing. Keep out of trouble. Later on, the FAA could determine that you have a personality disorder because of all of the "legal entanglements" that you've encountered with law enforcement. This could certainly jeopardize or delay your getting medically re-certified to fly.

All the best.



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