probablyI got a DWI approx 1.5 years ago. Would this prevent me from getting hired by the FAA as an air traffic controller? Thanks.
You never know until you try...
The longer it has been without infractions, the better. If you are 25, got a DWI when you were 21, and have not had even a speeding ticket since then, you can always let them know you used to be immature and learned your lesson. This will only really work if you have learned your lesson, and worked to change yourself. As for disqualifying, I cant speak on that but I know they give "special circumstances" for things like past drug and alcohol abuse. Personally I would rather have someone who got a DWI 5 years ago controlling than someone who was addicted to meth since they were 14 and cleaned up a year ago...
My $.02
Right, or i'd rather have someone who was clean, and had a spotless record since the get go....
I got a DWI approx 1.5 years ago. Would this prevent me from getting hired by the FAA as an air traffic controller? Thanks.
Right, wouldnt that just be a damn perfect world... But hey, if you never made the wrong choice, or said something you shouldnt, I guess youre just perfect. I have never had anything like this, I think drugs are retarded, and despise people who drink and drive, but really, should choices that we make like this when we're young hang over our head for the rest of our lives. Like I said though, if you have never done anything wrong, youre just perfect.
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No it wont, I have a friend with 2 DUI's and he is in training down here. Every one makes mistakes and as long as you don't make them when you get to OKC or to your facility you'll be okay.
The FAA doesn't do hiring like most businesses. I don't believe the panels see that sort of history. I don't think you have to disclose those DUI/DWI charges until you do your background investigation, which is AFTER the panels meet. And since the background people operate on a pass/fail system they don't do any "ranking" of applicants above or below anyone else.I'm not the judgement caller here, sorry.
I'm just letting it be known, that if they have 2 applicants, completely the same qualifications, one has a DUI/DWI and one doesnt, the one that DOESNT will get hired.
I do hiring at our place of business, and i tend not to hire anyone with a background. Call it shady, but with all the applications i have, i have the right to be picky.
And i'm gonna say this applies to most jobs, if theres a lot of applications in, it's just one more notch in the belt for you...
And as i said, i never thought it should hang over your heads for the rest of your lives if it was something foolish while young (sometimes i do though i.e. murder) but 1.5 years i dont think is enough time. However, i'm not the FAA, i still encourage the OP to apply!
The FAA doesn't do hiring like most businesses. I don't believe the panels see that sort of history. I don't think you have to disclose those DUI/DWI charges until you do your background investigation, which is AFTER the panels meet. And since the background people operate on a pass/fail system they don't do any "ranking" of applicants above or below anyone else.
I never said it wouldn't be. And you are incorrect, sir. The investigators have quite a bit of regulation when it comes to security clearances. The OPM has strict guidelines.So what makes you think that a DUI/DWI wont be grounds for a fail? The way i've understood how government jobs work is the background investigators have VERY little scope on what their limits are for passing/disqualifying someone.
I never said it wouldn't be. And you are incorrect, sir. The investigators have quite a bit of regulation when it comes to security clearances. The OPM has strict guidelines.
Hey man, don't let this DUI get you down, people are a little mistaken when they say, they will hire someone else without a DUI if it comes down to you and the other person.
Once you get selected by a panel and receive a tentative offer you are no longer in competition with others and they don't know your background before the tentative offer so you will then will be solely based on the merits of your own background and not someone else’s who has a cleaner one.
Once you get to a PEPC or interview you are not competing against a pool of applicants anymore because you have already been selected. If you get to a PEPC or interview you will be ok with a DUI man, just don’t get another one and don’t let anyone discourage you based on that single fact alone.
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I understand that there are people at OKC with DUI's under their belt, and there are controllers that have DUI's, but i'm REALLY questioning his recency of the DUI to his chances. Just because you go to a PEPC doesnt mean that you guaranteed have the job. You submit your information there for background (correct me if i'm wrong) and if they have a guideline about not having a DUI for at least 3 years, he may be out of luck.
I think the key word here is TENTATIVE offer and not FINAL (FIRM) offer.
I'm not saying to rain on his parade, but lets be realistic ALL the way around. 1 1/2 years is fairly recent....