Does the FAA care about misdemeanors?

Getting a FAA medical certificate with a misdemeanor on your record is not impossible. Oftentimes a single misdemeanor conviction may not be significant to your eligibility for FAA medical certification, meaning that deferral by your Aviation Medical Examiner (“AME”) won't be warranted.



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However, other airlines may be more lenient depending on your individual case, such as what the misdemeanor was for, how long ago it happened and other factors. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanour in the last 10 years – even if you never went to jail, you must declare it in the Criminal Records Check.

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These medical conditions include a personality disorder manifested by overt acts, a psychosis, alcoholism, drug dependence, epilepsy, an unexplained disturbance of consciousness, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, and diabetes requiring medication for its control.

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These procedures include completion of the following: application, employment verification (including a possible FBI criminal history records check), maintenance of employment history records, including an additional responsibility of reporting information involving a disqualifying crime conviction as it becomes ...

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Criminal Background Check Required
  • Aircraft piracy.
  • Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
  • Armed robbery.
  • Assault with intent to murder.
  • Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard an aircraft.
  • Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight.
  • Conveying false information and threats.


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Airlines, most cruise lines, and other safety sensitive positions in the travel industry require you submit to an in-depth 10 year background check. This includes verification of all of the information below as well as fingerprinting.

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Most background checks will delve into your history for the 10 years preceding employment. The check will include but not be limited to FBI fingerprints, background on your work history, driving record, drug usage and even credit checks. You will not be hired if you have a felony on your record.

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Extortion, smuggling, robbery, arson, or bribery. Rape or aggravated sexual abuse. Kidnapping or hostage-taking. Assault with intent to kill or voluntary manslaughter.

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As anyone can deduce, airline pilots undergo many security screenings and background checks. What's lesser known is the verification and security process that begins at the outset of a new pilot's training.

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There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

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Can you make a living as a flight attendant? Yes, you can make a decent living as a flight attendant. The median salary is $61,640 per year and there are many opportunities to make more than that based on your experience level, the airline you work for and even your geographic location.

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About Flight Attendant Jobs
Out of the thousands of applicants each year, only four percent are hired to fill the approximate 8,000 annual new hires. The appeal of travel makes this a highly competitive job, but the harsh reality of 12 to 14 hour work days often discourages many new employees.

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They are typically not running warrant checks on everyone that comes through the airport. Still, there are numerous security guidelines and regulations that must be followed. If you break the rules, you could get in trouble with the police, and they will probably find out about your warrants.

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TSA may also determine that an applicant is not eligible if the security threat assessment process reveals extensive foreign or domestic criminal convictions, a conviction for a serious crime not listed in Part A or B below (including some lesser included offenses of serious crimes; e.g. murder/voluntary manslaughter), ...

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How long does it take the FAA to send out a permanent license (certificate)? It takes about six to eight weeks to process and send your permanent certificate. You can check our website to see the current processing and issue date.

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