I failed two check rides, initial instrument and S/E commercial. These happened at a 61 school (guess which one ). I always disclose my failures, and discuss the learnings...never been a problem. I do have a squeaky clean part 121 record...so far these are my only blemishes.

That being said, I recently used the FAA's new tool to lookup my own pilot records, and neither 'notice of disapproval' appears. I am obviously not going to change my story on my failures, but was wondering if this would look funny to the airline when they run my pilot background.

Thanks!