Driving record...
 

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and I know that this has been brought up a few times, but I'd just like to get some more opinions. I'm a commercial multi rated pilot and will probably be interviewing in about a year's time. I just got into an accident yesterday (it was my fault, I was making a U-turn and didn't look). This is my second moving violation in the past 3 years. My first is a "driving without due care" because I couldn't see over a truck as I was backing out of a spot and got my rear bumper torn off.

What do you all think about my current predicament? Are a few moving violations that you can be honest about and explain OK, or is this going to hurt me in an interview?

Thanks for any help,
Jonathon

Everybody has blemishes on their driving record. The big issue that airlines are going to have are careless/reckless driving offenses and DUI's (In other words, offenses that have criminal penalties- misdemeanor/felony convictions).

Be sure to keep your record clean from here on out- no speeding, no accidents and you shouldn't have any issues. Also, enrolling in a defensive driving course probably wouldn't hurt, plus could save you some $$$. (Ask your insurance company or the local DMV for info)

And don't lie about it on your interview.

LOL I consider myself to be a pretty honest individual, and not hesitant to talk about the mistake's I've made. But I appreciate the info, thanks all.

when i interviewed, i gave them a copy of my driving record I bought from the DMV. Give them your drivers license # and 5 bucks and you get a copy of your driving record. Hand it in with your resume, it worked for me.

Two minor speeding tickets in two years would be a non-issue...almost everyone drives ten-over and sometimes it's just your turn to pay the tax. There's nothing dangerous or reckless about it.

Your tickets are more for careless driving...this might raise a few eyebrows. I think you'll be fine...but NO MORE TICKETS! You need to be very careful, you've already used up your freebies.

Do you know how long violations stay on your DMV report assuming they are not dropped if you attend traffic school?

Most Employers ask for a five year. Back it up with DMV records from every state you've held a License in during that time.

To answer your question: It varies from state to state. Some violations stay on longer than others (depending on the state) ie, speeding might be 5 years and DUI might be 10. Look up your state's DMV or state code online to find out

this may seem trivial but in VA they put some non-moving violations on your driving record like having a headlight out or having an expired registration..do airlines care about that stuff or are they more concerned with moving violations?

Gotta love the "commonwealth":(