Originally Posted by
AvSec
It could show up in your FBI file. A crime, even a felony that's adjudicated in a juvenile court is not considered when determining whether or not to pass you on a CHRC. If it does show though, the company considering you may apply a stricter standard if they see there was an arrest. More importantly, there is such a premium placed on honesty and integrity, if you are asked if you have been arrested and you say no, then an arrest record appears on your CHRC, I can guarantee you won't be hired.
It's better to tell them that you had a youthful indiscretion, error in judgement, etc and explain that you learned from it and have matured since then, etc. You'll probably get poins for honesty and owning up to what you did, which was not that serious.
Best of luck,
It's not just better, it's a must. The reality is that much of the time you will already be in ground school by the time the airline receives your background check (not always, some airlines wait to extend an offer until after receiving the entire record, some don't) - the problem is that if you do not disclose it on the application (a legal document) and then it turns up in your background check they can, and often do, fire you for lying on the application (non-disclosure.)
Originally Posted by allflight57
Avsec, good to know they're not considered. But I'm confused as to what you meant by employers using that to asses my character. Does that mean it will show up on the background check, so i had better make sure I disclose it on the application? Or do you mean IF I click yes I have been arrested on the application then it would be to my disadvantage because that would be just a reason not to hire or consider me for an interview. I'm still at least a year from applying but its still good to know all this stuff now so I'm not scrambling last minute.
These "indiscretions" will always be considered when assessing your character. It's all in how you present what happened. You WANT to discuss it in the interview rather than to leave it up to their imaginations as to what happened. They will be concerned as to whether or not this truly was an indiscretion or possibly a trend - which would be interpreted as a character trait - or are you the type of person who is unable to take responsibility for their actions. Alleviate those question marks in their head and discuss it.