This Instant Advice Report was prepared by Cheryl A. Cage and is approximately 1,700 words in length.
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EXCERPT from
How to Present a
FAA Investigation
Or Company Disciplinary Action
During an Interview
By Cheryl A. Cage
SITUATION
The pilot is informed that his or her actions are a part of the investigation into an accident/incident/violation either by the FAA or their Employer. The outcome of the investigation results in some type of action taken against the pilot (letter in airman’s file, suspension of license for a specific period or time, requirement of a 609 ride, letter in company personnel file, suspension by the company from flight duty for a specific length of time).
In this type of situation there are five basic questions an interviewer needs to have answered:
· What mistakes did the pilot make that contributed to this situation?
· Does the pilot take responsibility for his or her mistakes?
· What type of punishment was enforced? Why was this enforcement chosen?
· Is the case closed or still pending?
· Is there any pattern of behavior that would suggest that this (or something similar) might occur again?
In order for the interviewer to make a hiring decision based on your entire background and not just this one situation you must be prepared to professionally and concisely provide information that will help alleviate these concerns.
