becoming a pilot with an arest....
 

just wondering...I had an incident back in february....

my friends and I were filming a movie for school, I had a fake cap gun, and was pointing it towards a sign for a scene. Some random guy driving by thought I was pointing a real gun at him...yes sounds dumb but he called the police and my friends and I got arrested they charged me with assault with dangerous weapon... I went to court and the judge basically laughed and reduced it to just assault..and then he dismissed it and I had to do some community service... I do not have a criminal record, but the incident is still on my regular record...

Now to the question.... Just wondering if this would prevent me from becoming an airline pilot...what would happen during an interview?

Thanks in advance!

Sean....

Dude, don't sweat it. Many people are going to tell you: Just be upfront and honest in the interview.

And with your specific situation, it's a small dent compared to some of the backgrounds some pilots have. People have been hired with DUIs, felonies, etc... and on the flying side, for example, a friend of mine accidentally landed a twin gear up!!! and was hired at a regional and has since moved onto flying MD-11s!

hey saab!

thanks for the reply, good to know I can stillg etinto the career I love

Sean,

There are 28 automatic disqualifiers for a safety sensitive position. I've listed them below. Also, I highly recommend you get a certified copy of the disposition of this charge. Although the case was ultimately dismissed the charge will remain on your record, with the disposition reading dismissed. But you really need to know what is written in your record. You can find this at the County Clerk's office at the courthouse.

You'll need to explain it in the interview but like SaabTrash said, be honest and upfront.

Hope this helps.

Lori


According to 14 CFR – Chapter I – Part 108, individuals hired on or after December 6, 2001, granted authority to perform screening functions and/or that possess unescorted access authority will undergo a fingerprint-based CHRC. Two forms of identification must be submitted at the time of fingerprinting, one of which is government issued. In order for individuals to have the above authority, he or she cannot have any of the following disqualifying criminal offences:

(1) Forgery of certificates, false marking of aircraft, and other aircraft registration violation; 49 U.S.C. 46306.
(2) Interference with air navigation; 49 U.S.C. 46308.
(3) Improper transportation of a hazardous material; 49 U.S.C. 46312.
(4) Aircraft piracy; 49 U.S.C. 46502.
(5) Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants; 49 U.S.C. 46504.
(6) Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight; 49 U.S.C. 46506.
(7) Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard aircraft; 49 U.S.C. 46505.
(8) Conveying false information and threats; 49 U.S.C. 46507.
(9) Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; 49 U.S.C. 46502(b).
(10) Lighting violations involving transporting controlled substances; 49 U.S.C. 46315.
(11) Unlawful entry into an aircraft or airport area that serves air carriers or
foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements; 49 U.S.C. 46314.
(12) Destruction of an aircraft or aircraft facility; 18 U.S.C. 32.
(13) Murder.
(14) Assault with intent to murder.
(15) Espionage.
(16) Sedition.
(17) Kidnapping or hostage taking.
(18) Treason.
(19) Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
(20) Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon.
(21) Extortion.
(22) Armed or felony unarmed robbery.
(23) Distribution of, or intent to distribute, a controlled substance.
(24) Felony arson.
(25) Felony involving a threat.
(26) Felony involving --
(i) Willful destruction of property;
(ii) Importation or manufacture of a controlled substance;
(iii) Burglary;
(iv) Theft;
(v) Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation;
(vi) Possession or distribution of stolen property;
(vii) Aggravated assault;
(viii) Bribery; or
(ix) Illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment
of more than 1 year.
(27) Violence at international airports; 18 U.S.C. 37.
(28) Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed in this paragraph.

By signing you are acknowledging that:

1. You do not have a disqualifying criminal offense listed above
2. Under 49 CFR 1544.229 you have a continuing obligation to disclose to the Company within 24 hours if you are convicted of any disqualifying criminal offense.
3. The information I have provided on this application is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and is provided in good faith. I understand that a knowing and willful false statement on this application can be punished by fine or imprisonment or both. (See section 1001 of Title 18 United States Code.)

Lori,
Glad you are on here, I have had many people ask me about background checks that are looking to leave, could you PM me with your contact info so I can contact you or they can contact you! I'm pretty sure I met you at the PHX joib fair...It was a great time, when you guys doing another one? As far as me giving your contact info out, Unlike most other places, we'd rather know who's trying to leave and help them out then not know, Probably dumb thinking but oh well!
Thanks,
PSACPSP

We're glad Lori is here too! She has an ongoing column on the site that contains great info for anyone in the job market. It's a pleasure to recommend her professional services too, it's money well spent.


Here is her contact info via APC

Whatever you do...don't try to hide it. I teach groundschool and fly for a 121 airline, and we just had a similar situation with a new hire. He had something on his record from 15 years ago, and it was his understanding that it had been removed. He never disclosed it to anyone in the interview process. About the 3rd day of class, his fingerprints were processed and it showed up on his record. Needless to say, he was sent packing after quitting his other job to be there. You can do a background check on yourself, and if you think there is any chance of something being on your record, you would be crazy not to before you apply at an airline. Do the same with your driving record. I had some speeding tix on my record from when I was a young punk. They were SUPPOSED to drop off my record automatically after 5 years. I got a print out from the DMV before I started applying, and there were about 3 tickets ranging from 5-8 years old still on my record. How would that have looked to a prospective employer? I got them removed by filling out a form. Good luck, and don't give up...even if the first couple airlines turn you down.

I agree!
 

Lori's website is great. She's very nice, I've actually met her.

Would you recommend her job fairs / career services?

-LA