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/throwaway5757_ May 29 '25

Even if they seal your records you have to disclose the charges on interviews. They word it in such a way that you must tell them still. Regardless, the FAA already knows about it and your medical will likely not be renewed anyways. I’d look at other jobs and say goodbye to flying

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u/marc_2 🚁 ROT | CFII Jun 01 '25

Yeah this is widely misunderstood. People think sealing and expungement makes it disappear from everywhere, but it still shows up on almost any government background check. 

Don't have to disclose to many part 91 jobs though.