Originally Posted by
needtofly
When applying do I need to disclose a failed checkride when it was over 10 years ago? I know PRIA indicates only 5 years back and a carrier is only required to give records from 5 years ago. So the "age-old" question is do I need to disclose and will a carrier find this if they are doing the standard background check?? &%$^^^&&%$^&%&^$!!!!!!!
If they ask for it you probably need to disclose it. Just because PRIA does not go that far back does NOT mean you are legally protected from lying to an employer.
There is NO law that says they cannot ask about your entire pilot career, going back to 1903 if it comes to that.
What kind of checkride was it? If it was for a type rating then you have a pink slip, which can be obtained from the FAA via FOIA request (pink slips are not included in PRIA).
One 121 training bust over five years ago should not really affect you as long as you completed it on the second try.