Background checks and driving record
 

I'm about to pull the trigger and go finish my fight training so I can change careers. But, I'm trying to sort out a few things beforehand to make sure I'm actually going to be hireable when I'm done.

To that end...
I'm good to go regarding criminal history/drugs/alcohol/credit.
I'm scheduling a consult with my AME to discuss my medical history before I apply for my medical.
I've done a background check on myself and pulled my driving records. I also have my NDR and State Police records on the way.



About my driving record...
I've pulled my 10-yr driving record in both states I've lived in, and they show nothing. However, I've had 6-7 speeding tickets in the past. Many of the tickets are 20-ish years old, with the most recent being 13 years ago (I'm 45, BTW). One was a reckless driving (not DUI related) for speeding back in 2000, which carries a misdemeanor charge here in VA.


Two questions:

1. With my driving record, is there a place for me commercial aviation? I'm not dead set on 121, and I'm fully aware that the Majors are out, but would regionals still be a possibility if I did want to go 121?

2: Can anyone recommend a better way to check my records? DMV and court records that I have access to only go back 10 and 15 years, respectively. But I want to be as accurate and straightforward as possible during any application process. I tried an online background check service (Truthfinder), and it showed a few old tickets, but there were some inaccuracies as well.


Thanks in advance for your help!

Your last ticket was 13 years ago and you’re in your 40’s? My opinion is your ability to pass a 1st class medical carries more weight. You’re fine.
*I’m just a cog in the wheel with zero insight to HR issues.

Sent you a PM.

Thanks! My next step is a consult with my AME to discuss a few potential issues before I apply for my 1st class medical.

I'm in my 40s. As a teenager I had my license suspended for exceeding 100mph. I've had about 5-6 other tickets. Last ticket was seven years ago. I'm at a major airline and fully disclosed all of the above. Did it hurt my ability to get hired sooner? Probably. Did it add red flags and make my app a non-starter at a legacy or two? Probably.
Thankfully, however, there's still a place for us in aviation!

Thanks! I plan on being 100% upfront about everything, so hopefully I won't have too many issues.

Word of caution-
Don’t get another speeding ticket until you are at your career employer.

Not a single one.

That’s my plan.

Every major/legacy is a little different, but, assuming you don’t add anything new between now and getting hired, you should be fine. I may have been busted going so far over the limit in a 35 mph zone that the cop couldn’t catch me until I stopped at a red light. (I didn’t know I was even being pursued) Companies care about who you are today, not 20 years ago. If your resume is solid you will get a call.

If your resume is solid, you may get a call.

Very well qualified people go their entire career and never get the call. There are far more applicants than jobs with the legacy airlines.

There are a lot of other jobs in aviation other than the legacy airlines, too.