How far back does an airline background check go?

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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The FAA has a lengthy list of “disqualifying crimes.” Such convictions include murder, espionage, kidnapping, armed robbery, destruction of aircraft, and carrying a weapon or bomb aboard an aircraft.

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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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The FAA's regulations require airline pilots to undergo a medical exam with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) every six months to five years, depending on the type of flying they do and their age. Aviation Medical Examiners are trained to determine the pilot's mental health and fitness to fly.

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(d) No pilot may fly more than 32 hours during any seven consecutive days, and each pilot must be relieved from all duty for at least 24 consecutive hours at least once during any seven consecutive days. (e) No pilot may fly as a member of a crew more than 100 hours during any one calendar month.

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You will not be able to get TSA PreCheck with certain felony convictions on record, including convictions for espionage, murder, threat, and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations.

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PRIA or the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 is a record recording/reporting system which requires Part 121, 125, and 135 operators to request, receive, and evaluate certain information concerning a pilot/applicant's training, experience, qualification, and safety background, before allowing that individual to ...

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Specifically, the FAA will expunge no-finding civil penalty actions five years after the date an individual subject to the civil penalty action or his or her representative: (1) pays the civil penalty; or (2) provides a promissory note for payment of the civil penalty to the FAA.

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This is lab-based test with a urine specimen and tested at a lab certified by the Federal Government. The results of the FAA drug test must always be reviewed by a medical review officer (MRO). Employers often ask about the pre-employment FAA drug test upon return to the job after an extended absence or furlough.

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Two degrees doesn't sound like a lot, but in aviation terms, even one degree is huge. That's why pilots are taught the 1 in 60 rule, which states that after 60 miles, a one-degree error in heading will result in straying off course by one mile.

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(1) A rest required under paragraph (b)(1) of this section may be scheduled for or reduced to a minimum of 8 hours if the flight crewmember is given a rest period of at least 10 hours that must begin no later than 24 hours after the commencement of the reduced rest period.

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You can get a FAA certificate if you have a felony conviction, unless the conviction is for a drug or alcohol related offense.

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Yes. The federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40apply to all Part 119 certificate holders who are authorized to conduct operations under Part 135.

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Do airlines check for felons? A TSA background check is extremely rigorous and includes the following items: Fingerprinting and fingerprint processing to check against FBI criminal databases and FBI terrorist watch lists. Felony and misdemeanor criminal searches at the county, state, and federal level.

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Required Qualifications for Becoming a Flight Attendant
In terms of character qualifications, candidates should have a clean background check and cannot have a felony on their record. In addition, prior customer service experience can often give applicants an edge in the hiring process.

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Flight attendants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years old. They must also pass a background check and be able to pass a physical exam. In addition, most airlines require flight attendants to have a valid passport and to be fluent in English.

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