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01-09-2011 | 06:52 PM

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todd1200

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Originally Posted by minimwage4

I don't know about other places, most likely not. But at American Eagle, you're done for sure. They want a squeaky clean record, no previous managers that may bad mouth you or no anything even if it wasn't your fault or warranted. One dude here checked the wrong box on the app which automatically disqualified his application and they wouldn't even help him out. They just don't care.

What an asinine policy. I guess recruiters at Eagle would think Sully's a screw up.

01-10-2011 | 04:15 AM

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jonnyjetprop

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You have 1,000 applications for a class of 10. How do you choose? Some airlines might just "toss" out folks that had an accident. Life is not fair sometimes.

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Originally Posted by NightIP

I'm still confused how a mechanical failure would have any negative effect on his pilot career.

01-10-2011 | 05:13 AM

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Photon

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Sully might indeed have a hard time, especially in Asia (?)
Hero BA crash pilot can't get new job... because he has crash on his CV | Mail Online

01-10-2011 | 06:30 AM

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rickair7777

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Asians cultures tend to be very image conscious. It does not surprise me that they would not want to have someone around who might draw press coverage and get people even thinking about accidents.

01-10-2011 | 08:14 AM

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Lori Clark

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Originally Posted by AirbornPegasus

If the airlines did not employ guys with incidents, there would be a pilot shortage. I know guys flying with incidents for Mesa, Republic, Skywest, and Compass -- I am sure others hire as well, but I know guys at these places.

This is so true... love it.

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Originally Posted by Photon

If this is off-topic, delete this post. However, question:

What's the reasoning behind leaving out anyone with an incident/accident record? Is it for insurance purposes? Or just lazy people not wanting to weed out the "good" accident/incident applicants from the "bad" ones?

Y'know I've pondered this too. IMHO it is absolutely ridiculous, not to mention irresponsible and frankly unprofessional, NOT to do due diligence and take the time to find out what the facts are. Frankly, I would rather hire someone who has been through something like this. They have no doubt gained experience and knowledge, not to mention it is the ultimate test of reflexes and training. It is a mystery to me why an airline wouldn't value that experience (except for the image thing going on overseas...which is a different soapbox.) The fact is that airlines have minimum requirements so that candidates come in with experience...

That said... if an airline doesn't want to hear what happened to you - is it a place you want to work anyway? I agree with the folks here - kudos for handling the situation. This will not stop your career.

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Originally Posted by jelloy683

I had a question...I had a "letter of warning" 3 years ago, I just checked my record with the FAA, and it's expunged completely, and is no longer with me (expires after two years). Do I still have to disclose it, even though it's not on my record. I don't want HR to pass up on me because of something that's not even on my record.

This question isn't one that anyone can answer but you. It is a moral and ethical question.

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