Anyway to run my own background check?
08-23-2018, 07:45 PM
#1
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Aug 2018
Posts: 1
Anyway to run my own background check?
Im paranoid about speeding tickets I can't remember...
and to be honest, a few I do remember that just don't seem to appear on my insurance, state run drivers record, etc.
I know I should be 100% honest, but I don't want to fess up to a few speeding tickets that there is no record official of.
How can I run my own background check to know what I will be facing?
Barring that, any good source to check what might be outstanding?
A simple example is I know I got a ticket for doing 9MPH over 5 years ago in Virginia (out of state for me). I paid the thing promptly. All a Virginia record run says is I have +1 point on the record.... but I have no recollection of the exact date or anything amplifying other than I set the CC at the speed limit and when it reduced coming into a little town, I missed it and got tagged.
In another example I got a ticket in my current state over a year ago... again I paid it promptly. It also doesn't show up on that states drivers record.
Integrity says report them all (even if I am shoddy on the details from the past), Gamesmanship says only fess up to to those that show on a record and have a good explanation... but how do I know what they see? will states not report something to me when I pay for my record that somehow will pop on the background check the airlines run?
and to be honest, a few I do remember that just don't seem to appear on my insurance, state run drivers record, etc.
I know I should be 100% honest, but I don't want to fess up to a few speeding tickets that there is no record official of.
How can I run my own background check to know what I will be facing?
Barring that, any good source to check what might be outstanding?
A simple example is I know I got a ticket for doing 9MPH over 5 years ago in Virginia (out of state for me). I paid the thing promptly. All a Virginia record run says is I have +1 point on the record.... but I have no recollection of the exact date or anything amplifying other than I set the CC at the speed limit and when it reduced coming into a little town, I missed it and got tagged.
In another example I got a ticket in my current state over a year ago... again I paid it promptly. It also doesn't show up on that states drivers record.
Integrity says report them all (even if I am shoddy on the details from the past), Gamesmanship says only fess up to to those that show on a record and have a good explanation... but how do I know what they see? will states not report something to me when I pay for my record that somehow will pop on the background check the airlines run?
08-23-2018, 08:24 PM
#2
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 39,293
Who knows what will show up and what won't?
If in doubt, safest thing is to report "several minor speeding tickets 1995-2010". Certain airlines won't love that, but at least you'll be covered if something pops up.
For your own background check, here's the thorough approach...
1) Use a reputable online service. This will cost some money and paperwork, but should hopefully turn up any really weird stuff (like convictions mistakenly associated with your name, or outstanding bench warrants for unpaid parking tickets).
2) Get your NDR Records. This should show all serious traffic violations/suspensions. In theory.
3) Get state motor vehicle records for any state you've lived in. The airlines might pull these for each state of residence. You might also do this for any state which you recall getting a ticket in, just so you know what's out there.
4) Use a FOIA request to get your FBI records. Just to be safe, mistakes happen, and whoever runs your SIDA will see this.
5) Use a FOIA to get your entire FAA file.
6) Get your PRIA record annually from your current employer, and check for errors (they happen, trust me on that). You can normally on get PRIA data from past employers when a new employer submits the request... check the box to get that.
If in doubt, safest thing is to report "several minor speeding tickets 1995-2010". Certain airlines won't love that, but at least you'll be covered if something pops up.
For your own background check, here's the thorough approach...
1) Use a reputable online service. This will cost some money and paperwork, but should hopefully turn up any really weird stuff (like convictions mistakenly associated with your name, or outstanding bench warrants for unpaid parking tickets).
2) Get your NDR Records. This should show all serious traffic violations/suspensions. In theory.
3) Get state motor vehicle records for any state you've lived in. The airlines might pull these for each state of residence. You might also do this for any state which you recall getting a ticket in, just so you know what's out there.
4) Use a FOIA request to get your FBI records. Just to be safe, mistakes happen, and whoever runs your SIDA will see this.
5) Use a FOIA to get your entire FAA file.
6) Get your PRIA record annually from your current employer, and check for errors (they happen, trust me on that). You can normally on get PRIA data from past employers when a new employer submits the request... check the box to get that.
08-24-2018, 04:28 AM
#4
Social Media retired.
Joined APC: May 2018
Posts: 777
...and Waze. And a radar detector. And tone it down regardless. Having no recent infractions will help you. Remember, airlines don’t pull people out of class because they didn’t list a speeding ticket from 20 years ago on their application but they will for intentionally misleading/omitting and lying. I’d consult with your interview prep company for their advice.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
01-22-2020, 11:08 AM
#5
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2020
Posts: 12
Originally Posted by rickair7777
Who knows what will show up and what won't?
If in doubt, safest thing is to report "several minor speeding tickets 1995-2010". Certain airlines won't love that, but at least you'll be covered if something pops up.
For your own background check, here's the thorough approach...
1) Use a reputable online service. This will cost some money and paperwork, but should hopefully turn up any really weird stuff (like convictions mistakenly associated with your name, or outstanding bench warrants for unpaid parking tickets).
2) Get your NDR Records. This should show all serious traffic violations/suspensions. In theory.
3) Get state motor vehicle records for any state you've lived in. The airlines might pull these for each state of residence. You might also do this for any state which you recall getting a ticket in, just so you know what's out there.
4) Use a FOIA request to get your FBI records. Just to be safe, mistakes happen, and whoever runs your SIDA will see this.
5) Use a FOIA to get your entire FAA file.
6) Get your PRIA record annually from your current employer, and check for errors (they happen, trust me on that). You can normally on get PRIA data from past employers when a new employer submits the request... check the box to get that.
If in doubt, safest thing is to report "several minor speeding tickets 1995-2010". Certain airlines won't love that, but at least you'll be covered if something pops up.
For your own background check, here's the thorough approach...
1) Use a reputable online service. This will cost some money and paperwork, but should hopefully turn up any really weird stuff (like convictions mistakenly associated with your name, or outstanding bench warrants for unpaid parking tickets).
2) Get your NDR Records. This should show all serious traffic violations/suspensions. In theory.
3) Get state motor vehicle records for any state you've lived in. The airlines might pull these for each state of residence. You might also do this for any state which you recall getting a ticket in, just so you know what's out there.
4) Use a FOIA request to get your FBI records. Just to be safe, mistakes happen, and whoever runs your SIDA will see this.
5) Use a FOIA to get your entire FAA file.
6) Get your PRIA record annually from your current employer, and check for errors (they happen, trust me on that). You can normally on get PRIA data from past employers when a new employer submits the request... check the box to get that.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
