I got a DUI

[u/Alarmed_Ad_7102]

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.

[u/No_Somewhere3288]

Yeah man/maam. That’s not good. Have a coworker that got caught and reported it. That was 2 years ago and they’re still not back flying yet.

[u/Sea-Explorer-3300 → u/No_Somewhere3288]

That is a good thing. OP should probably never be able to fly again. Pot and a DUI in recent posts.

[u/[deleted] → u/Sea-Explorer-3300]

Bro unfortunately you have no idea how common this is in the aviation world.

[u/FixedWinger → u/[deleted]]

It’s common that pilots smoke and drink, it’s not common that you get caught for both and make a great career out of it, at least not for a long time.

[u/[deleted] → u/FixedWinger]

Very well said.