Why no calls to interview? Is it my speeding tickets?

RedBaron2000 said:
In an FAA study of over 4000 pilots, one of the traits discovered in pilots prone to having accidents was a "very high correlation between accidents on their flying records and safety violations on their driving records."
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Do you have the link? I cant find it and would like to read that.
 
RedBaron2000 said:
Holy leadfoot Batman! We ARE talking MPH, not KM/H, right? Did you lose your license?
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It was like 2am on a divided highway (vs. expressway) in like rural NC. My buddy and I had driven down there to meet some girls, and we were late. There were literally zero headlights as far as the eye could see, and I was in my much-missed MR-2 Turbo. It was a straight shot with no one to hit. Then the cop hiding in the median turned on his lights.

I certainly wouldn't do anything like that at 36, but at 26? Well, you know. In the annals of me being stupid, I think it was actually one of my lesser transgressions.

As to losing the license, I was lucky enough to do it in a podunk town/county that gets LOTS of revenue from speeding tickets. I "hired" one of the ten or twelve attorneys who immediately sent ads to my address of record, and, because (due to the "severity" of the offense) I had to show up for Court, I literally handed him a brown paper bag with $300 in it. I then watched him walk over to the Prosecutor and a have an (at most) ten second conversation. Magically, I pled to 10 over, paid a fine, and that was it. The only thing that shocks me is that he didn't just go ahead and give the Prosecutor his cut right there. :D

Yay, Government!
 
Boris Badenov said:
It was like 2am on a divided highway (vs. expressway) in like rural NC. My buddy and I had driven down there to meet some girls, and we were late. There were literally zero headlights as far as the eye could see, and I was in my much-missed MR-2 Turbo. It was a straight shot with no one to hit. Then the cop hiding in the median turned on his lights.

I certainly wouldn't do anything like that at 36, but at 26? Well, you know. In the annals of me being stupid, I think it was actually one of my lesser transgressions.

As to losing the license, I was lucky enough to do it in a podunk town/county that gets LOTS of revenue from speeding tickets. I "hired" one of the ten or twelve attorneys who immediately sent ads to my address of record, and, because (due to the "severity" of the offense) I had to show up for Court, I literally handed him a brown paper bag with $300 in it. I then watched him walk over to the Prosecutor and a have an (at most) ten second conversation. Magically, I pled to 10 over, paid a fine, and that was it. The only thing that shocks me is that he didn't just go ahead and give the Prosecutor his cut right there. :D

Yay, Government!
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What part of NC? The fastest I had my beloved Integra was about 120, also in rural NC on a straight section of highway. I was 19, and fortunately didn't get caught. I miss that car too!
 
RedBaron2000 said:
What part of NC? The fastest I had my beloved Integra was about 120, also in rural NC on a straight section of highway. I was 19, and fortunately didn't get caught. I miss that car too!
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Somewhere not too far from Greenville, IMS. I dunno, I was pretty drunk.

Just kidding (seriously just kidding...DUIs scare me like nothing else). I was sober as a judge. Probably MORE sober than MY judge.
 
Friend of mine rides bikes, fast. Helicopter chases, the works. Being the devious fellow he is, he made a donation to the 'Policeman's Benevolent Fund' (I believe it's called). In return he received a drivers license holder which acknowledges his contribution to helping the loved ones left behind those police officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Now, when he gets stopped for speeding and shows the officer his license they simply say, "Please ride more carefully."
 
Boris Badenov said:
It was like 2am on a divided highway (vs. expressway) in like rural NC. My buddy and I had driven down there to meet some girls, and we were late. There were literally zero headlights as far as the eye could see, and I was in my much-missed MR-2 Turbo. It was a straight shot with no one to hit. Then the cop hiding in the median turned on his lights.

I certainly wouldn't do anything like that at 36, but at 26? Well, you know. In the annals of me being stupid, I think it was actually one of my lesser transgressions.

As to losing the license, I was lucky enough to do it in a podunk town/county that gets LOTS of revenue from speeding tickets. I "hired" one of the ten or twelve attorneys who immediately sent ads to my address of record, and, because (due to the "severity" of the offense) I had to show up for Court, I literally handed him a brown paper bag with $300 in it. I then watched him walk over to the Prosecutor and a have an (at most) ten second conversation. Magically, I pled to 10 over, paid a fine, and that was it. The only thing that shocks me is that he didn't just go ahead and give the Prosecutor his cut right there. :D

Yay, Government!
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Please tell me it was the early 90's MR2 and not this POS:

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I once got a ticket for going 20 in a 15...

I'm dangerous.




During an interview, I only bring it up if I'm asked. It usually makes for good laugh then we move on... Completely, diverts attention away from the several rightfully earned tickets and other crap over the years...
 
I've gotten 1 speeding ticket in my 26 years of driving....and it was 20 years ago. So I'd say you're doing it wrong! But in all fairness, I've been lucky too. There have been times when I probably could've/ should've been pulled over and wasn't.

My recommendation is either leave earlier and slow down.....or open your eyes.......because going fast isn't doing you any favors.

Also, to answer your question, given a pile of applications of similarly qualified people, your resume would be in the circular file in short order because you have demonstrated a clear disregard for the law (regulations). Good news is you can change that by not getting pulled over again......ever!
 
BTW, a little birdie told me recently that Skw was having trouble filling their new hire classes the last month or so (rumor, unverified). At least one other AMFer with similar experience was in the last class to go through. So I'd say it's either your driving record or you have an enemy with access to the hiring board.
 
I know for a fact that number if tickets is disqualifying at the regional I worked for. I was a recruiter, and the limit was 2 in 5 years. Maybe 3 if you had great experience, and a perfect GPA.

That was back in 2007/2008, so the criteria could be different, but it is still looked at closely.

You can argue about whether tickets matter, but the fact is that the airlines DO care. You've gotta abide by the law if you want to be in the airlines. At least slow down until you get on with a major!
 
Ive been driving since I was 16, Im 40 now and have never gotten a ticket for anything. Toot! Toot! :D
 
Cal Goat said:
BTW, a little birdie told me recently that Skw was having trouble filling their new hire classes the last month or so (rumor, unverified). At least one other AMFer with similar experience was in the last class to go through. So I'd say it's either your driving record or you have an enemy with access to the hiring board.
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There's enough people wanting to live out west, I REALLY doubt that's true.
 
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