satchip

Like the time you, KG, and the goats "experimented" in college? Never knew Animal Husbandry class could be so much fun!

ROLL TIDE!

Rogue24

If you want to check your record here is the NDR Request form.:

National Driver Register | NDR Individual Driver Record File Check Form | National Driver Register Forms | National Driver Registry

Again, be honest. It is not just speeding tickets either. They also do a criminal background check that is very very thorough. If you have a PI, or open container, etc, might be wise to fess up to those to.

atpcliff

Hi!

The NDR...National Driving Registry, or something like that, only has MAJOR stuff, like DUI. It is a good idea to get a copy of your NDR, to ensure there is nothing wrong with it (something on it in error, for example).

I got my NDR once, and there was nothing on it, as I have only had "normal" tickets, like speeding.

cliff
LFW

Wasatch Phantom

This has been said before by others, but honesty and integrity are hugely important to Delta. It doesn't matter if you are the best pilot on the planet to them, if you are not an honest one.

At some point when I was a new hire I was told if you show up on time and give it your best effort, Delta will bend over backwards to help. If you lie, or steal from the company, you'll be gone in a heartbeat. Twenty years later I think that's still good advice.

When I applied, at some point during the interview process I signed a document giving them permission to search my records. Not reporting a ticket because you "don't think they'll find it" does not demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

I don't know who does Delta's background checks, but my impression is they are very thorough; if there's something there, they'll likely find it.

Realize also that virtually all of us have skeletons in our closets. No one is perfect. They know that, but how you dealt with your individual "issues" and how you discuss them in the interview is crucial. Don't claim you were a victim, man-up and take responsibility for your actions.

Chente

I had a BS arrest on my record....Less than a year before I got hired by Delta. All the charges were dropped because again, it was a BS charge. Never told them about it because my lawyer advised me against it. Still got hired but if I could go back I would definitely have told them that. Not making excuses but I dont really know why I didnt tell them that. Just be upfront......TO this day...two years later I still rgret not coming clean but I think that when they do your background...they see whats on there.

iaflyer

In a situation like this, I'd read the question that is asked carefully. If they are asking, "Have you ever been convicted of a crime" then answer no. If it says, "Have you ever been arrested" then I'd answer Yes and explain it.

Like others have said, everyone has things in their closet, Delta (or any other airline) is asking because they want to know - and more importantly I think - they want to know how you answer "difficult questions".

In this day and age, it is very easy to find criminal records online. I would tend to over report and then in the interview, you can explain everything that went on.

Wasatch Phantom

I thought of this after my post of a few hours ago...

I strongly suspect (but don't know for a fact) as part of the background check, Delta checks the applicant's credit history.

In today's economy (and housing market) many people are walking away from their mortgages, as their houses are worth less than they owe. They think this is a wise decision financially; but there are often unforeseen consequences.

This is just my opinion, but my gut feeling is that would not be looked upon favorably by Delta when considering an applicant, and may very well be a "showstopper".

Aviatormar

I have a few questions about getting hired at Delta or any major in general. How many FO's have gotten jobs without any turbine PIC, and if they have, was there anything on their resume that helped them get noticed? Also, do major's consider the time it took to attain a degree in their hiring decision? What I mean, is I started college, dropped out and got hired a regional (dumb mistake!) however, I've recently started taking classes again to finish my degree. Will they look down on this? Or do they simply care that you have the piece of paper? Thanks so much for the help.

jherk02

I'd like to add a question or two to this list...I noticed the A320 out of MSP has a few 5-day trips in the bid package. Most of these seem to have one red-eye in the middle. Is this rotation left over from the NW way of scheduling? Any guesses if it will continue? If anyone has flown these how much of a whipping is that red-eye?

Thanks.

FlyinPiker

Good point IA.

If I remember correctly FedEx's app is even harder to get past. I think they ask if you've ever been involved in a misdemeanor.

Just like my old college professor used to write on the board before every test. RTFQ ( Read the @#$@# question). Don't give up more than you have to.