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Old 03-23-2014, 06:59 AM
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I failed my private pilot written test over 10 years ago and I have never failed anything since. Now as regional CA I am applying to other airlines and I am not sure how to answer some of the check ride failure questions. Airline apps has this question: "Have you ever failed any proficiency check, FAA check ride, or line check?" Should I answer yes since I failed the written portion of private pilot test?
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Old 03-23-2014, 07:13 AM
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I wouldn't. Read the question asked, none of those deal with an FAA written exam.
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I would say no on this one. It is a written test, not part of the check ride. As far as I know, you get retrained, take the written again, and you are good. It doesn't go on your record. The check ride consists of two parts, the oral and practical.
I would answer no on that one and feel fine about it.
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Agreed with E6BPilot!
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Since you asked this question who are you a regional captain for? I might have a real shot at getting on!
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I would agree that they did not ask about written tests, no need to mention it.

If they ask in the interview it will be no big deal, just tell them what you learned.
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Originally Posted by rickair7777 View Post
I would agree that they did not ask about written tests, no need to mention it.

If they ask in the interview it will be no big deal, just tell them what you learned.
This question is from Jetblue application:

"Have you ever had any type of training or check ride failures?
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I am inclined to say yes since "any type" training could be viewed as written test. Opinions?
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I agree with the others. The answer is "no". You didn't fail any portion of an FAA exam. No written test goes on the PRIA. You simply take the results back to your instructor, study more and then take the test again.

The FAA only records the oral and practical portions of checkrides.
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Originally Posted by Rascal View Post
This question is from Jetblue application:

"Have you ever had any type of training or check ride failures?
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I am inclined to say yes since "any type" training could be viewed as written test. Opinions?
Could also be viewed as the lifeguard swim test you took when you were 15. I think they are looking for checkride or initial or recurrent training.

I busted two checkrides in Navy/Air Force flight training. Even though they weren't real "checkrides" in that it didn't result in a disqualification or any paperwork, I documented them on my JetBlue app since they are in my logbook with the associated 88/89 rides. Overkill? Maybe.

If it is documented somewhere, I would let them know. Otherwise (in your case) I would just leave it out.
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Could also be viewed as the lifeguard swim test you took when you were 15. I think they are looking for checkride or initial or recurrent training.

I busted two checkrides in Navy/Air Force flight training. Even though they weren't real "checkrides" in that it didn't result in a disqualification or any paperwork, I documented them on my JetBlue app since they are in my logbook with the associated 88/89 rides. Overkill? Maybe.

If it is documented somewhere, I would let them know. Otherwise (in your case) I would just leave it out.
I have the endorsement for retake in the logbook and it will show up on the FAA record since I took the test twice. Better safe than sorry I guess. The only reason why I was inclined to say NO at first is because on the original JetBlue app I marked it as such and I don't want to make it look like I tried to deceive them. At the time of filling out the app I was convinced that it was NO and after speaking to some people I started to doubt if I answered the question correctly. Thanks for the help
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