Originally Posted by
rvrabel2002
So you mean to tell me that, out of 800 applications, there is not 799 other guys that had a checkride failure, accident/incident/warning letter, line check failure, problem in training, e.g. something that could potentially be on their record? Unless they are planning on hiring about 5 guys, i would say it's EXTREMELY unlikely.
I have been flying for 10 years, and have not met ONE PERSON who holds a commercial cert. that does not have something on their record.
Mason, it would be gratifying to know that we all lived in a perfect world, but in aviation, it just doesnt happen. I read a statistic somewhere that everytime you fly, you are breaking a MINIMUM of 32 different FAR's.
Just think about that for a sec.
I don't think it matters what it is i.e. failed checkride, incident, letter from FAA, if you do not disclose it. At my interview one guy was sent home in the first 10 min for not disclosing something he thought was "no big deal". I have 2 failed checkrides and thought I was screwed but still made it known to them. I know it sucks not to get the job but you have to be absolutely forthcoming on the next one. Just bring it up and let them decide. Then if they don't hire you be ticked.