So basically my question is would regionals major airlines or any type of airlines for that matter except someone that had a felony on the record, but WAS NOT convicted. I’m now 26 when I was about 18 I was hanging out with a friend driving him somewhere and turns out before I picked him up he tried to rob a store and that’s why he called me for the ride, which I had no idea he did that. I got pulled over and was taken down with him. Basically guilty by association. It’s been almost 10 years since the incident, I got withheld adjudication. It’s been maybe about eight years right now, so would that hinder me from being hired in the airlines even if I go through ATP And get a college degree etc
Robert,
It’s a bit more than just “guilt by association” and that’s a tough one. Airlines REALLY don’t like felonies. I’m not a lawyer but withheld, while not a conviction, also doesn’t mean you were found innocent. It means the judge was kind enough to give you a break. I do believe if you’ve been squeaky clean since and have no other issues you should be ok getting on with a Regional. A Major is a whole other issue and could be a challenge.
Adam
Honestly, I think you will have a tough time getting hired by the airlines, especially the majors. There are so many applicants out there that do not have felonies on their records, there really is not much incentive for the airlines to hire somebody who does.
Chris
I understand it’s a bit of a challenge but I’m hoping that if they see I haven’t gotten in any trouble since then they’ll hire me, from what I read it’s up to their discretion And you have to be of “good moral character.” And if regionals or me just don’t work out I was thinking maybe private jet companies which may be a little more lenient. Aside from that there’s just been the occasional red light ticket from the camera on the street poles, or speeding ticket which I haven’t gotten in a while. Thank you for your feedback Adam
Robert,
You say “the occasional red light ticket from the camera on the street poles, or speeding ticket” like that’s nothing. Robert when I say squeaky clean I mean CLEAN. Forget the airlines, you think the owner of a G5 is going to let someone who can’t obey the law to fly him and his family around in his $100mil jet you will be very unpleasantly surprised. You already have a record and there is no 3 strike rule.
I’m sorry but you’re clearly not understanding your situation. Being a pilot is not the same as driving a truck which is why there’s that whole “good moral character” thing. People are putting their lives in your hands and the airlines need to make sure the people their places up front are up to the task. If this is something you really want to do you need to understand that.
Adam
Adam, I completely understand the situation and I see where you’re coming from. Which is why I’ve come to this forum to ask questions and get opinions of others. It’s been a few years since and tickets and stuff and quite some time between the felony. I’m holding that with a degree and a good time frame from the last ticket the airlines or anyone for that matter will consider me. I’m now 26 and everything happened when I was younger 18-23 I’ve since matured and realized what I want in life and have put a lot of effort in ground school and starting the steps to becoming a pilot.
So Robert,… It’s been 4.5 years since you posted your initial question… How have things worked out for you?
The criminal record, DUI, moving violations topics come up often in this forum, and pretty much any internet pilot forums. None of these are a good look on a record, however, time seems to be one thing that helps in determining mitigation. I know of at least one pilot who was hired by a regional in the past year with a DUI that was just about exactly 10 years prior to his interview. Said pilot also told me he had a slew of moving violations (speeding, cell phone, etc.) dating back beyond 10 years, but he’d been otherwise squeaky clean since.
When it came up in his regional interview, there was some discussion about those things and they did want to hear about it but ultimately they accepted his contrition and the 10 year time span. Had those things been within 5 years, I doubt he would have even gotten called in. This is just one data point, and every airline, be they a mom and pop Part 135 or a big part 121 will view these kinds of violations differently. I am also curious if Robert continued down the training path and to see where things are for him.
Then why are pilots allowed to fly with vertigo?
Neva,
Pilots may(?) be allowed to fly with a number of conditions based on the severity, management and treatment required. Only an AME (Aviation Medical Examiner) can say for certain.
Not sure what that has to do with criminal records?
Adam
Apologies. I pasted that statement to incorrect thread.