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02-28-2018, 09:20 PM
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Mip in college
Quick question. I’m still a few years out from submitting my apps, I’m just curious how an mip (minor in possession of alcohol) as a 19 year old in college will look? Other than that, I have a fairly clean record besides three relatively benign moving violations over the past 15 years, and I fully plan on disclosing those and the mip when it comes time to submit. Should I be worried? I have a strong undergrad gpa (3.7+), masters gpa (3.9+) and a flawless military service record with excellent fitreps, not to mention the fact that I hold a Ts/sci clearance. Obviously a lot can change in the next few years, but what do y’all think? Thanks in advance
02-28-2018, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by yardstick
Quick question. I’m still a few years out from submitting my apps, I’m just curious how an mip (minor in possession of alcohol) as a 19 year old in college will look? Other than that, I have a fairly clean record besides three relatively benign moving violations over the past 15 years, and I fully plan on disclosing those and the mip when it comes time to submit. Should I be worried? I have a strong undergrad gpa (3.7+), masters gpa (3.9+) and a flawless military service record with excellent fitreps, not to mention the fact that I hold a Ts/sci clearance. Obviously a lot can change in the next few years, but what do y’all think? Thanks in advance
02-28-2018, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by yardstick
Quick question. I’m still a few years out from submitting my apps, I’m just curious how an mip (minor in possession of alcohol) as a 19 year old in college will look? Other than that, I have a fairly clean record besides three relatively benign moving violations over the past 15 years, and I fully plan on disclosing those and the mip when it comes time to submit. Should I be worried? I have a strong undergrad gpa (3.7+), masters gpa (3.9+) and a flawless military service record with excellent fitreps, not to mention the fact that I hold a Ts/sci clearance. Obviously a lot can change in the next few years, but what do y’all think? Thanks in advance
A one-off event like this will generally have no impact. If it has or does become a recurring theme then all bets are off and you’re toast. Delta understands people make mistakes. When/if asked about this in an interview, for anyone, just man-up, call yourself an idiot and show through your hard work and successes since then that it was just a teenager making a mistake.
03-01-2018, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by yardstick
Quick question. I’m still a few years out from submitting my apps, I’m just curious how an mip (minor in possession of alcohol) as a 19 year old in college will look? Other than that, I have a fairly clean record besides three relatively benign moving violations over the past 15 years, and I fully plan on disclosing those and the mip when it comes time to submit. Should I be worried? I have a strong undergrad gpa (3.7+), masters gpa (3.9+) and a flawless military service record with excellent fitreps, not to mention the fact that I hold a Ts/sci clearance. Obviously a lot can change in the next few years, but what do y’all think? Thanks in advance
03-01-2018, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by yardstick
Quick question. I’m still a few years out from submitting my apps, I’m just curious how an mip (minor in possession of alcohol) as a 19 year old in college will look? Other than that, I have a fairly clean record besides three relatively benign moving violations over the past 15 years, and I fully plan on disclosing those and the mip when it comes time to submit. Should I be worried? I have a strong undergrad gpa (3.7+), masters gpa (3.9+) and a flawless military service record with excellent fitreps, not to mention the fact that I hold a Ts/sci clearance. Obviously a lot can change in the next few years, but what do y’all think? Thanks in advance
03-01-2018, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Max Glide
Proven by who?
I got turned by a very strange interviewing crew the first time through the SSP. I got hired by a very strange interviewing crew six month later through the SSP. I was not happy with the first refusal; I did not even study for the second attempt. It's a strange process for hiring pilots. They told me first time that I didn't pass the written/aptitude test. Unless you show me the actual results of my test, you're 'lying'! Delta never shows the results of an 'objective' test. Strangely, six months later I was the guy they really wanted (a guy who didn't really care and didn't really prepare) 'through proven screening and interview process'. . In my best belief, I did better in my first written/aptitude test than my second.
Best pilots? Huh...ask the captain on a recent flight from MSP to LGA for an ILS approach to 22 at LGA with circle to land 13, how his ass was saved by a brand new Delta F/O, former 9E, who told him not to turn left - a turn he initiated already - but, to turn right. A 21 year pilot at Delta...oh yes, a Navy guy who spent 2 hours and 3 minutes telling me his exploits in the Navy.
Proven by who?
I got turned by a very strange interviewing crew the first time through the SSP. I got hired by a very strange interviewing crew six month later through the SSP. I was not happy with the first refusal; I did not even study for the second attempt. It's a strange process for hiring pilots. They told me first time that I didn't pass the written/aptitude test. Unless you show me the actual results of my test, you're 'lying'! Delta never shows the results of an 'objective' test. Strangely, six months later I was the guy they really wanted (a guy who didn't really care and didn't really prepare) 'through proven screening and interview process'. . In my best belief, I did better in my first written/aptitude test than my second.
Best pilots? Huh...ask the captain on a recent flight from MSP to LGA for an ILS approach to 22 at LGA with circle to land 13, how his ass was saved by a brand new Delta F/O, former 9E, who told him not to turn left - a turn he initiated already - but, to turn right. A 21 year pilot at Delta...oh yes, a Navy guy who spent 2 hours and 3 minutes telling me his exploits in the Navy.
Proven by who?
Dude! If you've been here more than a year and can be my captain, I want to fly with you. Especially if I can have a 30 hr layover to hear your wisdom.
/SARC
03-01-2018, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Broncos
I had an MIP as a 19 year old in college (USAFA). Fully disclosed it on my application. Delta never brought it up in the interview. Hired in 2015. Don't sweat it.
03-01-2018, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Vincent Chase
Did you go to college or USAFA? You can't do both, sir.
Don't quit your day job.
03-01-2018, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Broncos
Don't quit your day job.
Dooooosh!
03-01-2018, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Vincent Chase
Sorry to offend a true believer. Please accept my apologies and I'll take 5 demerits, 0 tours and a Y.
Dooooosh!
Dooooosh!
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