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18/05/2011, 11:50 PM Freddy Joined on 18/05/2011 Posts 1 Spent Drug Convictions + Flying Hi, I stupidly and regrettably have been caught on 2 separate occasions coming out of two different music festivals by police with small amounts of class A drugs. Both have led me to having a conviction so now I have repeat drug possession offense on my record. I am a paragliding instructor and am based in the French alps however I have always considered becoming a  commercial pilot. I am aware in the UK that you do not have to disclose anything after 5 years of having received a conviction as the conviction after 5 years is  considered spent, however I know that in certain countries the record can stay forever such as America and they will not let people work or potentially enter a country if they have a conviction. I realize that working in the UK as a pilot there cannot be a CRB (criminal record) check after the time period is considered 'spent' unless working alongside children and vulnerable members of the community.  Do you know if at any stage this has to be disclosed at any point in becoming a commercial pilot? At the moment it is not a requirement to have a CRB check to work as a pilot in a UK company however I am not sure if you have to disclose this at any point during the recruitment process and weather it would be an issue when flying abroad? Most countries you can visit temporarily for up to 3 months with out any checks so there wont be a problem if you were working for a UK based company however to get a visa to work in that country through an employer of that country you need a CRB check (e.g America, Japan + Australia) What I am trying to get at is that is there any point at all trying in get into becoming a commercial pilot considering the fact that I have a possession conviction, or is there no hope whatsoever. Sorry for the long email however I would greatly appreciate for you to shed some light on this difficult and Grey area considering your expertise and experience of the training/recruitment procedure etc.  I would be very greatfull for any information on this issue, Kind Regards,   David    Report

19/05/2011, 10:50 PM Aviator|Chris Joined on 28/01/2009 EGBW Posts 378 Re: Spent Drug Convictions + Flying Dave, All I can say is - all the best with that one! With security being the way it is these days, and records limiting your movements - I imagine your chances against other pilots applying for a job would be slim? The responsibilites even under a PPL are huge, let alone an ATPL. I'm sure if there is any way to assist you, the fellow members will be along to add some info.    Report

11/12/2011, 2:59 PM danieleboccio Joined on 11/12/2011 Posts 1 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. sorry to disturb you is that right you have a friend, who did not start to fly until he was 39? you mean, to get the atpl at 39 or at 39 he got his first job? sorry to disturb you, i am 36, i am afraid i am old.    Report

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