Getting fired from an airline...

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ilove747s

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Hi everyone,

I have a few questions for ya'll. My situation is I worked at a major airline for 2 weeks as a ground staff employee and I was let go after some people told the supervisor I was sleeping on the job when I wasn't. It wasn't very fair.

I've since decided I would like to pursue flight school and become a pilot as this is my passionate dream, but I'm wondering if I will ever have to mention those 2 weeks on my resume or if that will ever hurt me when I'm trying to get hired at an airline. When they do the background checks would it show the potential employer any information about this previous employer even although like I said it was only for 2 weeks?

Appreciate any responses!

Thanks
 
I don't know airline policies, per se, but I can tell you that tax forms, W4s and things like that, were filed to show your employment, even if you were a temp. Depending on the thoroughness of the checks (and there is no reason to doubt that they'd be VERY thorough) this would come up somewhere and they'd wonder why you didn't mention it.

However, I really don't know policies.

Depending on the state you're in, the former employer may not be legally able to say why you were terminated. All they can say is, "yes, we would hire him again," or "no, we wouldn't." At least, that's how it works in TX, anyway.
 
ilove747s said:
Hi everyone,

I have a few questions for ya'll. My situation is I worked at a major airline for 2 weeks as a ground staff employee and I was let go after some people told the supervisor I was sleeping on the job when I wasn't. It wasn't very fair.

I've since decided I would like to pursue flight school and become a pilot as this is my passionate dream, but I'm wondering if I will ever have to mention those 2 weeks on my resume or if that will ever hurt me when I'm trying to get hired at an airline. When they do the background checks would it show the potential employer any information about this previous employer even although like I said it was only for 2 weeks?

Appreciate any responses!

Thanks
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I kind had your situation to myself, the only difference is that I wasn't let go I quit myself for various harsh working expectations.
It shouldn't be a problem for you but if Iwere you I'll put it on my resume and mention it if they ask since it will eventually come up during your interview. Especially if you get hired years after this incident, everything should be almost put in the archives.
 
I'm not sure. Take a look at the Pilot Record's Improvement Act or PIRA. This requires airlines to look into your background prior to employing you. As far as I know though, you have to have worked as a pilot at a 121 carrier before anything shows up. You can read all about it on the FAA's website.

When I went for my interview I had to explain why I DOR'ed out of the Marines after OCS. It didn't really hurt me. Depending on where you work this may not come up at all.
 
You may not be able to get a pilot job at that airline you worked for. You probably left "not elligible for re-hire". Other airlines probably wont care so much.

Justin's story time now.
There was a pilot that started new-hire at the place i work (CSA) at, that was a previous employee (ramper) that quit, and did not give his 2 week notice. Thus left "not eligible for re-hire", on his pilot app he did not mention previous employment at _______, and answered "have you worked previously at _____", with a no. He was kicked out of the class.

Long story short, put it down on the app, law says you have to, and be prepared to explain the curcumstances around your departure. There are people out there that have been fired, and did not leave companies on good terms. As far as that goes, There is no way that I could be a corprate pilot for a very large credit card company based in Delaware. All I have to say there is selling credit cards is not my thing.
 
Being fired doesn't necessarily preclude you from airline employment. Even though it was only 2 weeks, you must disclose this to future employers.
 
I could be incorrect, but on the operations side, ie dispatcher scheduler they run a mandatory 10 year backgroung check at 121 carriers, I assume it is the same for pilot apps. So, if you plan on applying within the next ten years at any 121 outfit you will be required to disclose that you worked there, and moreover your reason for leaving. But, if you are upfront and honest most interviewers will give you a chance to prove yourself. It may show as a strike against you, but if you have plenty of other examples to show who you are as a person and a good employee you still have a good shot at landing a job. For myself, I have twice had to explain a misdemeanor when I was 18, both times I was able to show that I was worth the gamble.
 
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