Drug conviction on 107

[Timothyfranks]

I have a drug conviction back in 2004. Will the faa deny me my application for my 107 license. I know they ask on the application?? Its been so long ago..

 

[flockshot]

I think it only impacts you for one year as far a licensing goes. Certainly not 14 years.

 

[Timothyfranks]

That's what i tought too but it didnt ask,if yes what date ,beside the question just a yes or no box..

 

[BucksCountyBob]

According to Rupprecht Law (Section 107.57 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs. (2018)), the denial should be only for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction. The following is from their web page:

Section 107.57 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs.
(a) A conviction for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances is grounds for:

(1) Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction; or

(2) Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.

(b) Committing an act prohibited by §91.17(a) or §91.19(a) of this chapter is grounds for:

(1) Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of that act; or

(2) Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.

I'll be interested to hear how this works out for you. A family member of mine has a past drug conviction and is planning to apply for his part 107 as well. Please keep us posted.

Regards,

Bob

 

[Timothyfranks]

I just finally got threw to the right department of the faa. They also said it was only a year. Really didn't want to pay 150.00 and pass just to get denied later seems like they let you submit the application first, To make sure there would be any problems...

 

[Deleted member 62848]

That's what i tought too but it didnt ask,if yes what date ,beside the question just a yes or no box..

Yip be honest in yes or no box,,sounds like catch 22 situation,,say no they might decline it,,say yes they might decline it too,,laws have to many bylaws ,good luck with this question,,,,if it's like border patrol on TV saying no to any old police charges will not let you into some states,especially Canada

 

[JeffreyS]

Just don't tell anyone. That's what the government does.

 

[SelfBiased]

Just don't tell anyone. That's what the government does.

Guessing it was the govmnt that gave the op the sentence, not his neighbor

 

[Clalser]

In my opinion, the FAA shouldn't deny you your application for the 107 license. This happened so long ago. I assume that now you can prove that you have no longer problems with drugs, so I assume that everything should go smoothly. By the way, what kind of drugs did you take? For example, I take THC weed edibles, but in my opinion, this doesn't mean that I am a drug addict. Maybe the drug you used in 2004 was interdicted then, but is allowed now? I think you should also pay attention to this. I hope you will succeed. Stay safe and have a great day!

 

[R Martin]

Section 107.57 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs.
(a) A conviction for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances is grounds for:

(1) Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction; or

(2) Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.

(b) Committing an act prohibited by §91.17(a) or §91.19(a) of this chapter is grounds for:

(1) Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of that act; or

(2) Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.

You are good to go as long as you have surpassed the one year date or better of the date of conviction (so 14 years ago is fine) AND you have surpassed the one year date of the act itself (there again, 14 years is good to go.

 

[R Martin]

This is the reason, that I do only legal drugs like CBD edibles.

Still not legal to operate even if the edibles are legal in your area. We are talking Federal regulations that trump state law.

 

[AeroViking]

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