Originally Posted by
floydbird
With 3 failed checkrides in less 1,000 hours of time, you are going to have to reset your expectations in a big way; 121 is not in your future, at least for a very long time--and I'm not talking about waiting until the end of summer, or when you get to 1,000 hours.
You need to put significant time and space between yourself and your busts. Rickair is right....135/91 is your future, and your only possible chance at this point. Even if you go a couple years without any hiccups, hoping an airline will overlook 3 busts is asking a lot.
Sorry, but it's true. You need a reality check, not a pat on the back.
I disagree and there are a lot of pilots 135/121 with dings all over their records to prove you wrong. A handful of busts means nothing if the applicant can take responsibility for what happened, learn from it, and show that he has improved himself since the bust. Its amazing how many people at majors and regionals today have less then spectacular records. Speeding tickets happen, busts happen, and sometimes FAA violations happen... it doesnt have to be the kiss of death to an applicant. None of them are good, by any means, but sometimes things happen.
I know three pilots flying at majors that had dui's prior to getting hired. I know of an ex-xjt captain who failed training events throughout his career and was picked up by a major. The point is crazy things happen and you are never out of the running unless you dont apply.
My recommendation is to keep flying and work on getting hired anywhere that will take you in the meantime. (Great Lakes, Cape Air, 135 or cargo) Once you get hired somewhere and get through training without a bust you are now much more marketable to a regional. If you cant get hired somewhere i would keep instructing and network your rear end off trying to meet someone that can get you to the next level. If the busts are recent then i would attempt to build my resume with additional ratings like tail wheel, float plane, glider, other cfi ratings,... If you can show that you know how to study and have learned how to pass a checkride then you can use that when you do eventually get called to interview.
Dont give up! There is always someone who is in a worse spot then you are and you will eventually be hired somewhere if you keep flying and applying.