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I know you have had some bad luck with examiners. I have heard stories from private checkrides all the way up to 121 training departments. The current climate puts us under a microscope and is unforgiving. I would pursue flight instructing in your case because it will give you more experience and you will be able to prepare your students for the mishaps that you have been through. I know some air carriers are hiring low timers, but with the 5 failures you will be filtered out from the rest. Most 121 airlines can fill a room full of applicants with squeaky clean records. It puts you in a bind for now. However, don't give up and be patient. Things look pretty gloomy right now, but it will change. The hiring in the industry is always changing. Legacy carriers such as Delta want a college degree. But it's funny to see that requirement thrown out the window when they need people. There are many other areas of flying other than the airlines. I personally do not want to fly for the airlines. If your heart is set on flying 121 then stick it out and don't give up. I want to pursue 135 cargo and it is even more challenging than button pushing an RJ. I wouldn't worry about the license suspension thing, we were all young at one point. Let some time pass and gain some more experience, when the next wave rises ride it to your first 121 gig.

Also, keep your record clean. No more tickets or any of that nonsense. I have a misdemeanor that is 10 years old that I have to answer for. Right now that disqualifies me from 121 because I would be filtered from the squeaky clean crowd. Your 5 failures are doing the same for you now.

Just keep on truckin' til things look up........ Good Luck