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Old 02-26-2020, 03:07 PM
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Old 02-26-2020, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 3000 View Post
This question is specific to Skywest since I'm considering quitting my job and getting into their Pathway Program. So it's a big commitment for me. I have asked this question elsewhere before, but never got a straight answer. So please don't bash me.

Has anyone with a DUI (less than 5 years), expunged or not been hired or turned down because of it?.

Canada doesn't allow entry for DUI unless 10 years have passed.

Does the airline hire you and just assign you to non-Canada routes or simply not hire?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, No hypothetical. ONLY answer if you've actually experienced or seen this.

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I joined the pathway program, studied and scheduled an interview etc. during the HR portion of the interview I openly told the interviewer I was convicted of a dui before I got into flying. it was within 4-5 years. long story short, I got a call with a job offer(took longer than expected for them to get back to me) and they told me they were happy I disclosed such information upfront. i never got mine expunged, and even if you do, it can still show up during a backround check from my understanding.
that being said, I handled the canada stuff on my end, and I would recommend you do the same. You are not eligible for criminal rehabilitation until 5 years after your sentencing/probation has ended, thus you have to apply for a temporary residence permit (which can grant you canadian entry for up to 3 years).
You should reach out to your advocate and tell them upfront first and get the answers you need before you interview.
DONT GET ANOTHER ONE.
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Old 02-26-2020, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by STLPilotGod View Post
If it is expunged why are you worried? Did you go through the proper procedures to get out of the FBI system? If I were worried about it I would take a trip up to Canada and see if they stop me at the border.
The last thing I would want is add a deportation to my record. Can you tell me what you mean by getting it out of FBI system? I don't think that's even possible.
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Old 02-26-2020, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Skyhawk121 View Post
We hire a lot of pilots every month, like over 100, so I wouldn't quite say we are desperate.
You know what I mean when I say "desperate" in today's pilot shortage. Don't take it as an insult, but a need for as many pilots as possible.
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Old 02-26-2020, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sunshine7 View Post
I joined the pathway program, studied and scheduled an interview etc. during the HR portion of the interview I openly told the interviewer I was convicted of a dui before I got into flying. it was within 4-5 years. long story short, I got a call with a job offer(took longer than expected for them to get back to me) and they told me they were happy I disclosed such information upfront. i never got mine expunged, and even if you do, it can still show up during a backround check from my understanding.
that being said, I handled the canada stuff on my end, and I would recommend you do the same. You are not eligible for criminal rehabilitation until 5 years after your sentencing/probation has ended, thus you have to apply for a temporary residence permit (which can grant you canadian entry for up to 3 years).
You should reach out to your advocate and tell them upfront first and get the answers you need before you interview.
DONT GET ANOTHER ONE.
Thanks.This is a very useful response. How likely/difficult was Canada to give you the TRP?
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Old 02-27-2020, 07:25 PM
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Old 02-28-2020, 04:24 PM
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Your point being?
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Old 02-28-2020, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 3000 View Post
Your point being?
Just trying to be nice and give you an additional resource of information. Also, reaching out to the individual(s) that run the programs for say “SkyWest” or any Airline would be able to provide more detailed guidance on your particular situation and whether or not you would be hire able. If the past is any indication of the future “SkyWest” has been fair and hired individual(s) with issues that pertain to alcohol/drug violations and/or Special Issuance medicals.
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Old 02-29-2020, 08:33 AM
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Just providing an additional resource of information pertaining to your situation. Nothing more. If you really want the answers pertaining to “SkyWest” or any airline for the matter contact the individual(s) that are in charge of the Drug/Alcohol programs for their respective airlines. The contacts can be found on that website as well.
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Old 03-02-2020, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 3000 View Post
Your point being?
He was just giving you some more information to add to your research, no reason to get an attitude with him. If you are so quick to get an attitude with someone that is trying to help you out, maybe you should go to Mesa.

At the end of the day, this is NOT the best place to obtain the information you are looking for. You don't know who anyone is, whether they work here or not, and what experiences they have or have not had. As the previous poster also said, the best place to get information is going to be directly from the airline you want to fly for.

The SkyWest pilot career guide says, "No pilot who has been convicted of any criminal offense that will prohibit him/her of gaining Canadian clearance will be hired to fly."

So the only people that are going to be able to tell you if there is a possibility of an exception, is the people that do the hiring or HR.
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