flyingmau5

Some regionals won't even touch you if you have a DUI, much less majors.

ClarenceOver

So a DUI is a career ender as far as 121 flying? Or is it not? Seems to be a bit of a gray area.

Grumble

I specifically heard the hiring manager at a major US carrier say, in the last month, that a DUI on the record is an automatic "skip" on that application. In a few years when the applicant pools get shallower maybe that will change but today, that's where we are.

anima

I just wanted to let you all know how it went in court today with my son. He was found guilty of the MIP (minor in possession) which he absolutely deserved, but was acquitted of the DUI. This was the outcome we were hoping for. He will have to do some alcohol classes, but there is no probation or jail time. The fines amounted to $400 (which is a lot less than they could have been). There will be another 30 day suspension of his driver’s license and the Alcohol Interlock has to stay on for another 10 months because of the MIP, but in 3 years he can have his record expunged – in time for graduation. He will still have to tell the story when it comes time but thanks to a good lawyer, a reasonable judge (he did give him a pretty stern talking to though) and a BAC clearly under the limit, he hopefully has a chance again. For those of you who reached out privately, thank you so much, it meant a lot, and for those of you with young male children, I would suggest that in addition to the 529k you squirrel away some money for a “teen years legal defense fund”. Good lawyers don’t come cheap.

Panzon

Congratulations to both of you. I'm sure you have been quite anxious about this ever since your first post.

I hope your son comprehends what you have done for him, if not now, then after he matures a bit. He's a lucky kid to have you in his corner. I hope he comes to realize that.

USMCFLYR

Yes - let's hope that your son realizes how close he came to a horrible situation and LEARNS from it and doesn't make the same mistake again. MANY MANY DO Hopefully a scare like this will open his eyes to the reality of the situation and the consequences.

ArcherDvr

I can tell you for sure I know of a person with two DUi's and a termination that just got hired by a growing regional. It's all about supply and demand.

Slats

Mesa doesn't count... They don't conduct interviews, they just hand out class dates like candy on Halloween.

Mythbuster

Who hired him so I know which airline to tell all my friends and family to avoid?
I'm sorry, but this person does not belong anywhere near the cockpit of a 121 airliner.

ArcherDvr

It wasn't Mesa. There are probably people with a DUI at many regionals, and even the majors. Not saying that it is common or a resume builder, just that I've run into quite a few.