I can see airlines using checkride busts as a way to gauge or predict how well of a pilot that person is. Typically, someone with multiple checkride failure is not a very capable pilot (obviously there are some exceptions, like you claim Cruz). Any of course, everyone has their reasons for their busts, whether it be a prick DPE, weather, sick, whatever... my point is that you cant really blame an airline for turning a guy/girl away with 3, 4, maybe 5 busts in their past when they've got hundreds of applicants with a perfect record. But at the same time, your not out of line to defend yourself and prove them wrong... put the past in the past, and I'm glad the Silver did that and is giving you the shot you deserve.