Federal Aviation Administration

Security Investigation

Individuals must pass a rigid security/background investigation. The following are types of issues, which are reviewed as part of the background/security check:

  • General or dishonorable military discharge
  • Statutory debarment issue
  • Government loyalty issues
  • Evidence of dishonesty in an application or examination process (e.g., falsification of application)
  • Drug-related offenses
  • Felony offenses
  • Firearms or explosives offenses
  • Alcohol-related incidents
  • Willful disregard of financial obligations
  • Derogatory employment terminations
  • Patterns and/or combinations of incidents which lead to questions about your behavior and intent

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