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Old 07-10-2021, 05:14 PM
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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!
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Old 07-13-2021, 04:38 AM
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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.
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Old 07-13-2021, 10:49 AM
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Thanks! My next step is a consult with my AME to discuss a few potential issues before I apply for my 1st class medical.
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Old 07-15-2021, 06:26 AM
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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?

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!
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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.
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Old 07-15-2021, 10:03 AM
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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.
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Originally Posted by Excargodog View Post
Word of caution-
Don’t get another speeding ticket until you are at your career employer.

Not a single one.
That’s my plan.
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Old 07-17-2021, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Apache View Post
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!
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.
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Old 07-17-2021, 06:05 PM
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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.
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