Can you be an airline pilot with a felony?
10-13-2007, 10:23 AM
#21
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More importantly
Seriously, instead of asking if he can be an airline pilot with that record, ask yourself if he can be a good husband (and father if you desire children).
I watch more women get involved with men they shouldn't be when they ought to be working on their self-esteem instead and figure out they think they should settle.
I watch more women get involved with men they shouldn't be when they ought to be working on their self-esteem instead and figure out they think they should settle.
10-13-2007, 10:23 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by KiloAlpha
A friend of mine interviewed at AWAC less than 1 month ago. According to him, he aced the whole thing. He was just informed that he would not be offered a job with AWAC as a result of an incident over 10 years ago.
He recieved an underage drinking citation.
My opinion is that any felony or conviction could quite easily prevent someone from being hired by an airline. Generally speaking, these blemishes on one's record may be viewed as a easy determinate of an applicant's character.
He recieved an underage drinking citation.
My opinion is that any felony or conviction could quite easily prevent someone from being hired by an airline. Generally speaking, these blemishes on one's record may be viewed as a easy determinate of an applicant's character.
I'm still waiting for the Canadians to refuse me entry for my underage drinking plead to disorderly conduct $25 fine in college. If the Air Force can overlook an underage drinking charge, it seems absurd that a regional airline would hold someone to that standard. My guess is he covered it up on his application.
10-13-2007, 12:46 PM
#24
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Assuming he was convicted:
To earn an ATP, the applicant must "be of good moral character." I don't know how they determine this, but the FAA might conclude that a person with a felony conviction doesn't meet this requirement.
There are other opportunities out there for folk who can't/don't want to get into airline flying, however.
To earn an ATP, the applicant must "be of good moral character." I don't know how they determine this, but the FAA might conclude that a person with a felony conviction doesn't meet this requirement.
There are other opportunities out there for folk who can't/don't want to get into airline flying, however.
10-13-2007, 01:01 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by Roll Inverted and Pull
You might also consider what life with a convicted felon has in store for you too.
10-13-2007, 01:39 PM
#27
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If he was convicted of a felony for burglary, there isn't a chance he'll be able to obtain employment with a US air carrier. That's the simple answer, doesn't matter who the HR manager is... the TSA won't let him be a required crewmember and he won't pass his background check.
He might be able to get a job as a flight instructor, and shouldn't have any trouble getting ratings, but I wouldn't plan on a professional career in aviation.
He might be able to get a job as a flight instructor, and shouldn't have any trouble getting ratings, but I wouldn't plan on a professional career in aviation.
10-13-2007, 07:07 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by futurepilotwife
My fiance desperatly wants to be an airline pilot but he has a burglary of a building felony over 3 years ago. Will any company hire him as a pilot with this background? Can he even be a CFI?????? I'm desperate for answers. thanks
10-13-2007, 07:10 PM
#29
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Originally Posted by LAfrequentflyer
He's right...Stay a CFI on the weekends or after work - better served in another career field...
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