Jdcunn11
27th May 2012, 16:20
Not sure if this is in the right forum, but I'll try anyways
I am a charter pilot for Island Airline/Ocean Wings of Barnstable MA. I recently applied for a SIDA badge for KHYA and a week later I was informed by the badge coordinator that I could not receive a badge because I mis-read a local airport convictions form, and selected no for all offenses. Upon receipt of the background check they saw I had an arrest on my record, and because I was confused on the paperwork and did not indicate it, I am not*eligible for a SIDA badge. I am being accused of lying on that non-government form, when in reality it was the poor wording in the instructions that led me to believe I was to check off yes for the conviction if I was arrested AND convicted, not arrested OR convicted. The arrest is not*disqualifying under CFR 1542.209, and was dismissed with no conviction.*
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The local airport management is not allowing me to re-apply for the badge because of this minor misunderstanding. To make the situation even better, I have a full access SIDA badge to KBED in Bedford MA, where I also work. So this is not my first time getting a SIDA badge.*
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My company management has tried to work with the badge coordinator to resolve this issue but she will not make any exceptions. I am not looking for an exception, I would just like to simply re-file the paperwork and correct the error.
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*I would like to know what I can do to appeal their*decision because without this badge I cannot work at the Barnstable/Hyannis airport where I am employed. *
Any thoughts? I've literally tried everything except a lawyer..
I am a charter pilot for Island Airline/Ocean Wings of Barnstable MA. I recently applied for a SIDA badge for KHYA and a week later I was informed by the badge coordinator that I could not receive a badge because I mis-read a local airport convictions form, and selected no for all offenses. Upon receipt of the background check they saw I had an arrest on my record, and because I was confused on the paperwork and did not indicate it, I am not*eligible for a SIDA badge. I am being accused of lying on that non-government form, when in reality it was the poor wording in the instructions that led me to believe I was to check off yes for the conviction if I was arrested AND convicted, not arrested OR convicted. The arrest is not*disqualifying under CFR 1542.209, and was dismissed with no conviction.*
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The local airport management is not allowing me to re-apply for the badge because of this minor misunderstanding. To make the situation even better, I have a full access SIDA badge to KBED in Bedford MA, where I also work. So this is not my first time getting a SIDA badge.*
*
My company management has tried to work with the badge coordinator to resolve this issue but she will not make any exceptions. I am not looking for an exception, I would just like to simply re-file the paperwork and correct the error.
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*I would like to know what I can do to appeal their*decision because without this badge I cannot work at the Barnstable/Hyannis airport where I am employed. *
Any thoughts? I've literally tried everything except a lawyer..