Past DUI and future chances of getting hired

Re: DUI Question and a surprising answer

I asked the same question to an HR person at a large regional carrier.
She said, they like to see at least 5 - 6 years of "spotless" record after the incident to be considered for a pilot position.


David, I would recommend taking your flight training slowly and let some time pass, I think your too close with it being in 2003.
 
Re: DUI Question and a surprising answer

Thank you
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I wonder if there's anything "extra" i could do in the meantime to show that extra effort ... do u know anything abou tthat or have any ideas?

Just something to put my head above the "dui crowd"
 
Re: DUI Question and a surprising answer

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Thank you
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I wonder if there's anything "extra" i could do in the meantime to show that extra effort ... do u know anything abou tthat or have any ideas?

Just something to put my head above the "dui crowd"

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Since you already have 2 strikes against you I'd say become the most cautious driver in Atlanta (just put some Enya on the radio
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Thank you
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I wonder if there's anything "extra" i could do in the meantime to show that extra effort ... do u know anything abou tthat or have any ideas?

Just something to put my head above the "dui crowd"

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If you had any court-ordered treatments (like AA or something) make sure you attend every meeting, as I would assume it would demonstrate a genuine effort to not repeat the mistake. (and please understand, I'm not calling you an alcoholic)
 
Re: DUI Question and a surprising answer

Well... whoever said i had two strikes... not sure what he meant - i just have one *big* strike.

As far as ordreing any treatment.. i went to two different alcohol counselors and both affirmed that i had no drinking problem at all... just made a dumb mistake. Perhaps that would help me? In addition to that though - would extra community service or more letters of recommendation or whatever?

(was out celebrating a HUGE contract I'd won... had a designated driver cuz i knew i'd be drinking but he got too drunk himself and like a dumbass I said "well i'll drive us to Waffle House"...) if only he could have figured out how to put the key in the keyhole... and if only I'd gone w/ my gut and ordered us a cab... it was one lousy mile down the road. :-(
 
Re: DUI Question and a surprising answer

Due to the severity of your traffic violation I called it 2 strikes. The last thing you want to do is to get another traffic citation when you need a clean record for the next 24-36 months, hence my "become the most cautious driver in Atlanta" remark.
 
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i went to two different alcohol counselors and both affirmed that i had no drinking problem at all...

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According to my interpretation of what my friend told me, time will help you.

The following is a pure assumption, but I'm not sure a statement from counselors will have any weight, but a strong history of "I've learned my lesson about my youthful indescretion" and no repeat offenses of any type will be your best help.
 
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Now 26, I'm a wildly successful flight instructor who has moved from Ramen to mac and cheese. Today, the generic brand, tomorrow, Kraft!
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So, Jeremy, should I add you to my Costco card?
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They've got good stuff at a good price there! And I always buy stuff that is non-perishable so that it doesn't go bad.
 
You know, I'm 33 and barely discovered "EasyMac".

Best thing since sliced bread.
 
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You know, I'm 33 and barely discovered "EasyMac".

Best thing since sliced bread.

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Okay, Doug, you have to know that EasyMac is way too expensive for those of us just about to graduate from college. But the Save-a-lot mac and cheese is good for only being 4 boxes for $1.
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Almost related...I was talking to a DC-9 Captain/Sim Instructor/Interviewer from NWA some months ago, and he mentioned that a DUI is, indeed, the kiss of death.

So, I had to ask him (in front of everyone) "What about your Captain that flew drubk, and got his job back"??

His response? "Well, maybe it's not the kiss of death...but don't expect to have an easy life after something like that....
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Now 26, I'm a wildly successful flight instructor who has moved from Ramen to mac and cheese. Today, the generic brand, tomorrow, Kraft!
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So, Jeremy, should I add you to my Costco card?
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They've got good stuff at a good price there! And I always buy stuff that is non-perishable so that it doesn't go bad.

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Tony, I'm sorry to say that I support the WalMart empire with my Sam's Club membership. I don't even know if there's a Costco around here . . .

My wife and I have about 50 pounds of popcorn, rice, and pasta in the cupboards.
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The legacy of cheap bulk purchasing! But even there, EasyMac is too rich for me!
 
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Almost related...I was talking to a DC-9 Captain/Sim Instructor/Interviewer from NWA some months ago, and he mentioned that a DUI is, indeed, the kiss of death.

So, I had to ask him (in front of everyone) "What about your Captain that flew drubk, and got his job back"??

His response? "Well, maybe it's not the kiss of death...but don't expect to have an easy life after something like that....
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[/ QUOTE ]Captain Prouse was well liked by everybody, and had a lot of people in the organization pulling for him, including the company CEO. Yet it still took him several years to get his job back. If you're just some FNG trying to get in the door . . . not the same thing.

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I just came across this post and have done quite a bit of research on this! If anyone has any new info. on being hired with a D.U.I. please contact me or reply to this post.

I got one back in 1996 (A Dewey) [DUI]. I even contacted the FAA. They said it will be a factor at some airlines, but not all.
Of course the flight schools say..."Its been awhile, just mention it when getting your medical and when your in an interview and don't hide it, then you'll be fine." (I am still not convinced). Especially after Pilots have been caught Flying while Drinking).

Fast forward to 2005, if anyone has any new information on being hired with a D.U.I. please reply or PM me.
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I just came across this post and have done quite a bit of research on this! If anyone has any new info. on being hired with a D.U.I. please contact me or reply to this post.

I got one back in 1996 (A Dewey) [DUI]. I even contacted the FAA. They said it will be a factor at some airlines, but not all.
Of course the flight schools say..."Its been awhile, just mention it when getting your medical and when your in an interview and don't hide it, then you'll be fine." (I am still not convinced). Especially after Pilots have been caught Flying while Drinking).

Fast forward to 2005, if anyone has any new information on being hired with a D.U.I. please reply or PM me.
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When they first started the program of identifying certain offenses on your medical, i.e. DUI and the like, there was some sort of national database on offenses. I sent off to them as I had not a DUI but a speeding ticket. I wanted to make sure what ever I put down on a FAA form matched what the Federal Database had. One of those if they agree it's good, if not it's bad, irrespective of which one is correct.

The speeding ticket didn't show up so I didn't list it.

Did the same with the Louisiana State driving records and they didn't show it either.

Either it was never entered or purged. I didn't really care, all I wanted was my medical form and the "official" records to agree.

Take all this as just "there I was".

Honesty is always the best policy, but accuracy is a consideration.
 
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