airlineapps question

[Maurus]

I know the military is a completely different world, but disclosing something on a form without being able to provide documentation is a quick way to get in a lot of trouble. They will hold it against you.

That usually pertains to fraudulent claims. Being open about a ticket isn't that bad. This is especially true since most people have at least one.

The general rule of thumb is to be open and honest in the airline world. Last I checked the military isn't all that big on liars and the airlines aren't either.

Pilots are thrown back to the street immediately at the regional level when the recruiters find a lie on the application. Major airlines have way more people to pick from and can certainly afford to be extremely picky like that.

 

[99driver]

However, disclosing in an airline interview shows honesty. That's a core value at many majors.

They aren't going to dock you for disclosing - besides, how much more suspicious do you look if you disclose no tickets (let's assume your lead foot went away)? I don't think any HR person would believe a pilot with no speeding tickets.

I'm 33 and I've never had any kind of ticket whatsoever (Although two warnings for speeding, but nothing on paper).
Honest question here: Am I somehow unbelievable in an interview?

 

[BobDDuck]

I'm 33 and I've never had any kind of ticket whatsoever (Although two warnings for speeding, but nothing on paper).
Honest question here: Am I somehow unbelievable in an interview?

No. People are way, way, way blowing this whole thing out of proportion.

 

[SpiceWeasel]

I'm 33 and I've never had any kind of ticket whatsoever (Although two warnings for speeding, but nothing on paper).
Honest question here: Am I somehow unbelievable in an interview?

No of course not (and I should have mentioned it above). It's just very rare in our industry. I think they will understand your honesty (body language) vs someone covering up something. In theory, that means guys and gals who have them a long time ago might not be readable, but you never know. It's not a conspiracy theory, it's just covering your bases.

 

[at1024]

I know the military is a completely different world, but disclosing something on a form without being able to provide documentation is a quick way to get in a lot of trouble. They will hold it against you.

I treat it like I do when applying for a medical cert...if it's not on paper then it didn't happen. It's easier for everyone this way.