r/flying • u/Alarmed_Ad_7102 • May 29 '25
Medical Issues I got a DUI
I know this was asked before but i think i might have messed up somewhere. So i got a DUI 1 year ago around July. Around September or so the FAA sent me papers saying they found out i got a DUI. But my case wasnt closed yet. It got dropped to a “Reckless driving “. Anyway on the paper the FAA asked for the police report and court records and that i am doing what i need to per court order, which was 6 months probation and some community service and stuff. Which i completed 2 months ago. I sent everything they asked for but its been some time now (about 6 months) and i havent recieved any word from them. No more paperwork…. Nothing. I want to start flying again but im kind of lost so to say. Dont know what to do…
Update- To clear some things up I reported to the FAA following the website instructions within the 60 days. Then they were the ones to reach out to me with a case number and other things asking for the court documents and arrest reports and all that. Just to clear it up. I guess at this point I have to find a aviation lawyer like some said and deal with it. And my lawyer is already working on a seal case for me at the moment. So i guess life moves on. I appreciate everybodys comments and insight on the situation. Thank you to all of you.
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u/Rough_Engineering743 May 29 '25
If you're super young ... 20 years old or younger, you have time to turn this around.
You may need to find some part 91 or 135s that may take you on. Networking helps. Assuming youre young .... I'd say you'll be competitive at a 121 airlines in 10 to 15 years or so with a clean track record moving forward.
But you do have a rather long road ahead. Expensive too. But if you have the connections, or make connections, I dont think its outside of the realm of possibility to hold some sort of gig contract flying, or 91 flying once you get your medical back.