Applying to the ME with a criminal record

[bottleneck777]

Hello all. Sensitive subject here. I am interested in applying for a job as a pilot in the Middle East but, well you guessed it, I have a criminal record. It's a fairly serious conviction from an incident that happened about 14 years ago. By some miracle, I've still maintained employment as an airline pilot, successfully over the last 8 years between two airlines, both who were made aware of my record prior to being hired. Also, I have successfully renewed my security clearance multiple times without any issues. I can't however fly to the USA. So that rules out the long haul carriers.

I'd be interested in narrowbody flying. Probably a stupid question, but I assume all airlines require police records? Or do some not ask for it?

I'd appreciate any advice and yes, I will take everything with a grain of salt. Gracias friends

[ironbutt57]

Originally Posted by bottleneck777

Hello all. Sensitive subject here. I am interested in applying for a job as a pilot in the Middle East but, well you guessed it, I have a criminal record. It's a fairly serious conviction from an incident that happened about 14 years ago. By some miracle, I've still maintained employment as an airline pilot, successfully over the last 8 years between two airlines, both who were made aware of my record prior to being hired. Also, I have successfully renewed my security clearance multiple times without any issues. I can't however fly to the USA. So that rules out the long haul carriers.

I'd be interested in narrowbody flying. Probably a stupid question, but I assume all airlines require police records? Or do some not ask for it?

I'd appreciate any advice and yes, I will take everything with a grain of salt. Gracias friends

been covered in previous threads in detail

[yardman]

It’s not going to happen. Sorry.

[dadtoo]

Try Qantas...

[fantom]

Originally Posted by dadtoo

Try Qantas...

Yeah. They all came over on the hulks. She'll be right.

[Python27]

There is another thread around with this subject. Guilty or not, do yourself a favor and stay in the civilization...

[bumpy737]

In some countries you can apply after more years that they clean up the old records...

[Saltaire]

Try Qatar. Always desperate. Don’t disclose it

[ironbutt57]

Originally Posted by Saltaire

Try Qatar. Always desperate. Don’t disclose it

it's generally NOT the airline that does this type of research, they do the licenses aspect, it's the CID, and or immigration department that does this end of the background check while preparing one for the residence permit..." don't disclose it" probably has no bearing, as all these checks are completed prior to them inviting you to join...in any event, lying on an official document is likely to have extremely undesirable consequences if/when discovered..very irresponsible comment

[360BakTrak]

Originally Posted by Saltaire

Try Qatar. Always desperate. Don’t disclose it

Good idea....until put on the 777 fleet and sent to the US.....

[porch monkey]

I woulda figured you'd fit right in. Prerequisite almost. Oh, wait, you meant a tech crew job..........

[bottleneck777]

Thanks for the replies all. Figured it was worth a shot to get some feedback.