Pre-employment Background Check for Regionals
Hey guys,
Looking at applying at the regionals. I've had a lot of non flying jobs in the past 10 years. Do I really need to list every single one of them? My main concern, however, is with a particular job I had 2 years ago in IT for about 3 months, before I was terminated for performance related reasons. Will this definitely come up in my background check if I don't disclose it? My fear would be them finding out later and kicking me out of training, but on the other hand I'm not sure how critical it is that I disclose it. Can anyone shed some light? Thanks. |
If memory serves, the application requires that you list everything within the last 10 years. Also, most places have an additional document to give more details on jobs within the last 5-years. If you leave something out and they find out about it, you will be terminated immediately. They will come into the middle of class and tell you to gather your things, and your classmates will never see you again. This literally happened to a classmate of mine in INDOC because his PIRA came back incomplete. Now you will have that on your record too.
Your best bet is to disclose everything and be honest about it. Don't make it out like it was all their fault, take some responsibility and tell them it was a good learning experience for you. Then say how it helped you with the jobs you have had since. I don't see one incident like that being a deal breaker (unless there is some bad details you left out), especially in this hiring environment. |
Originally Posted by aiir
(Post 2480231)
Same here.
Since starting and finishing college all the way up until now I’ve had all sorts of jobs, but I’ve never been terminated. I’ve left all of them in good standing. I’ve also had long stretches of unemployment but that is only because I’ve been fortunate enough to make an okay living trading in stocks along with some commercial acting work but I’m guessing that won’t look well. I think I might have to run some sort of background check on myself to get all the dates perfectly lined up. |
Originally Posted by TheWeatherman
(Post 2480236)
Unemployment is fine, but you will have to have a separate point of contact for each stretch of unemployment.
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Originally Posted by aiir
(Post 2480242)
Thanks! I appreciate your reply! I originally took the post down because I didn’t want to infringe on the thread, I never know what’s the proper forum etiquette. Lol. But I’m glad you were able to answer it.
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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman
(Post 2480220)
If memory serves, the application requires that you list everything within the last 10 years. Also, most places have an additional document to give more details on jobs within the last 5-years. If you leave something out and they find out about it, you will be terminated immediately. They will come into the middle of class and tell you to gather your things, and your classmates will never see you again. This literally happened to a classmate of mine in INDOC because his PIRA came back incomplete. Now you will have that on your record too.
Your best bet is to disclose everything and be honest about it. Don't make it out like it was all their fault, take some responsibility and tell them it was a good learning experience for you. Then say how it helped you with the jobs you have had since. I don't see one incident like that being a deal breaker (unless there is some bad details you left out), especially in this hiring environment. |
Originally Posted by journey2
(Post 2480258)
What does an incomplete PRIA mean? Some companies are not in business anymore- is that going to cause an incomplete background check?
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I would just list the job and give the reason for the termination. Unless you did something that was dishonest or unethical, no regional is going to care. They do have to verify emplyment for the background check.
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Sorry for the noob questions, but what exactly is PRIA, what is covered, and what information is developed?
Also, how detailed are airline background investigations? Do they run a credit check? Does the scope of the background only relate to DOT/airline jobs? What information do airlines expect to get from employers that have nothing to do with aviation/transportation? By what timeframe are these backgrounds usually completed? In indoc, 6 months after hire, etc.? I'm familiar with military/security clearance/law enforcement backgrounds and how in depth they are. They are completed BEFORE you ever get the job. Can't imagine an airline background needs to be so comprehensive. |
Originally Posted by CrowneVic
(Post 2480304)
Sorry for the noob questions, but what exactly is PRIA, what is covered, and what information is developed?
The FAA will return info going back some number of years, and other info forever. Airlines and 135 operators must maintain certain records, and return records going back five years. 91 Operators do not have to maintain records, but if they DO keep records, they also have to return them. Non-aviation employers are not part of PRIA Use google for details, get the most current PRIA AC.
Originally Posted by CrowneVic
(Post 2480304)
Also, how detailed are airline background investigations?
Originally Posted by CrowneVic
(Post 2480304)
Do they run a credit check?
Originally Posted by CrowneVic
(Post 2480304)
Does the scope of the background only relate to DOT/airline jobs?
Originally Posted by CrowneVic
(Post 2480304)
What information do airlines expect to get from employers that have nothing to do with aviation/transportation?
Originally Posted by CrowneVic
(Post 2480304)
By what timeframe are these backgrounds usually completed? In indoc, 6 months after hire, etc.?
Some prefer to save money (since there are often no-shows on class day), and will start the checks only once you're in class. The SIDA stuff has to be done before they let you do IOE, but any additional stuff they wanted to do could in theory take a while. They never give you notice that you've passed everything, you just kind of assume that if you don't get fired after a few weeks and get authorized for JS and IOE.
Originally Posted by CrowneVic
(Post 2480304)
I'm familiar with military/security clearance/law enforcement backgrounds and how in depth they are. They are completed BEFORE you ever get the job. Can't imagine an airline background needs to be so comprehensive.
Worth noting... the SIDA check will reference the FBI's national database. This is a national security database, not accessible to normal employers. In addition to convictions it will also include arrests for serious crimes (DUI or better is my understanding). It also probably does not expunge anything, ever. If you can pass a DoD, IC, or LE background check, and don't have anything awkward on social media, you should be fine with airlines. |
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