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Old 08-29-2019, 11:38 AM
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I am looking for some opinions here. I need to explain what happened on my checkride failures (2) to the airline. I remember exactly what happened on the first one, but I cannot for the life of me remember what happened on the second one. It was 2003 when it happened.

I am trying to figure out the best way to word it on the form. I know it was my own damn fault and I take responsibility for it but I am not sure how to write it. Any thoughts?
Give us a hint. Do you remember at least what rating you were going for?
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Old 08-29-2019, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Excargodog View Post
Give us a hint. Do you remember at least what rating you were going for?
Yes my apologies, it was my CFIA add-on.

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Old 08-29-2019, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman21 View Post
I am looking for some opinions here. I need to explain what happened on my checkride failures (2) to the airline. I remember exactly what happened on the first one, but I cannot for the life of me remember what happened on the second one. It was 2003 when it happened.

I am trying to figure out the best way to word it on the form. I know it was my own damn fault and I take responsibility for it but I am not sure how to write it. Any thoughts?
Do you have the pink slip? If not get a copy of your FAA file.

The pink slip will indicate the failed knowledge items.

Then make up a story. But your fictional story needs to reflect what the DPE put on the pink slip because the better airlines with FOIA your FAA file.
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Old 08-29-2019, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777 View Post
Do you have the pink slip? If not get a copy of your FAA file.



The pink slip will indicate the failed knowledge items.



Then make up a story. But your fictional story needs to reflect what the DPE put on the pink slip because the better airlines with FOIA your FAA file.
The issue I'm going to run into is that I won't get my file from the FAA in time. Class date next month....

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Old 08-29-2019, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman21 View Post
The issue I'm going to run into is that I won't get my file from the FAA in time. Class date next month....

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Tough one, might have to confess that you don't remember. Usually they sort that kind of thing out before they offer jobs.

I'd still try to get your file, might show up in time. Worst case you can at least tell them you're trying to get the info. Sure you didn't keep the pink slip in a file somewhere? People did stuff like that back in '03...
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Old 08-29-2019, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman21 View Post
The issue I'm going to run into is that I won't get my file from the FAA in time. Class date next month....

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Class date next month? So you already passed your interview? All is well then?
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Old 08-29-2019, 07:34 PM
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Yes given a class date after interviewing. I have some paperwork that asks about the reasons of the failure(s) I have to send back in with copies of certificates and documents.

All was disclosed during the interview.

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Old 08-29-2019, 08:06 PM
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Yes given a class date after interviewing. I have some paperwork that asks about the reasons of the failure(s) I have to send back in with copies of certificates and documents.

All was disclosed during the interview.

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You can call them on Monday, give them enough information to confirm your identity and explain your circumstances throw yourself on their mercy:

https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certifi...ation_records/

If you actually get through to a human being it might work.
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Old 08-30-2019, 07:36 AM
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Yes given a class date after interviewing. I have some paperwork that asks about the reasons of the failure(s) I have to send back in with copies of certificates and documents.

All was disclosed during the interview.

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It might be worth taking a look at the Pilot Record Database (PRD). It may (or may not) have the records in there.

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/pilot_records_database/
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Originally Posted by yeargab View Post
Go mil, you’ll blanket those 5 failures with 11 years of military flying experience, they won’t bat an eye at them.
They may very well bat an eye, but as JohneBurke pointed out (excellent post IMO) it will build a record to show what the OP has learned and applied, and can speak with appropriate humility and confidence he is the right person for the job.
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