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Old 10-25-2006 | 08:12 PM
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CO777Driver
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I would say that a DUI/DWI is a "showstopper"; for the majors. Reckless driving on the other hand is not a good thing to have on your record,however, it is not a "showstopper" for the majors. The airlines also look at when the infractions happend. If a person recieves a reckless driving ticket BEFORE they have any flight ratings and they are somewhat young; majors would still hire you. I have flown with a couple pilots at CAL who have recieved reckless driving tickets. One of the guys got a reckless driving ticket on a snowmobile, I dont know if that makes a difference. I do not know if being on a snowmobile makes any difference in comparison to an automobile. Personally, I think it does. The other gentlemen that has had a reckless driving ticket was a reduced penalty from a DUI. I have never flown with anyone that has been convicted for a DUI. A few speeding tickets is not going kill a person chances for making it to a major or any airline for that matter. Just do not make a habit for getting them. keep your nose clean and you have nothing to worry about.
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