That definitely used to be true; however, things have changed dramatically over last few years at TSA. I'm sure some of the 'old school' TSA guys can chime in and give an opinion on that. I went through training a year and half ago and it was very well organized and they will get you prepared to pass your oral and type ride. Not to say everyone passes (3 out of 8 from our class made it), but if you work hard and have a good attitude, you will be fine. They gave extra sims to those that needed it. If you can't find your a$$ with both hands in the sim, then they'll politely ask you to leave. I had a very good experience during training and truly like working for this company. It's being run by ex- Comair guys and they have made TSA a very enjoyable place to work.

I know I just posted this on a Mesa thread, so let me also say that I have nothing at all against Mesa...great group of pilots from my experience