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Originally Posted by ThePoorPilot (Post 3711829)

What’s everyone’s opinion on getting hired with a 121 initial checkride failure about 7 months ago?

Long story short, my sim partner fell asleep during the checkride (not a joke) and I blew through single engine RNAV mins. Went back the next morning and did one V1 cut to SE RNAV and was good to go.

I am currently in the Aviate program but my date is years away. I have pretty good connections within United that I could lean on if I must, but trying not to do that. I'm also prior enlisted military with a good record there.

Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. -TPP

Sorry to hear about your sim partner. But definitely don’t go in with the mindset that he’s the one who caused the bust. HR and the interviewing CA don’t want to hear blame, but more about what you’ve learned about the experience and how that has shaped you going forward. You probably are aware of this, however for some they still need to hear it. It’s surprising how many people go in and blame others for something in their background.

It certainly will help to get a few more 121 rides/MVs under your belt so they can see that it was a one time thing, and not that it is going to be a pattern.

Aviate also seems to slow the hiring off the street if you’re in it, so you most likely still have some time to get some more experience under your belt. Keep chugging along and best of luck.

This thread has already gone on too long. The OP has had as much advice as any of us can give him. Now it’s up to him to “do or do not”…..

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Originally Posted by Nucflash (Post 3711841)

What does “years” mean? I thought it was 1600 PIC…..maybe 2 years if you crank hard?

How much total and PIC presently?

Now they give you a “flow date”. Mine isn’t until late 2025.

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Originally Posted by ThePoorPilot (Post 3711859)

Now they give you a “flow date”. Mine isn’t until late 2025.

And it’s late 2023 now :D

Again, what are your present totals? Would you even be competitive outside of Aviate? You did mention you had this checkride 7 months ago. CA or FO?

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Originally Posted by Nucflash (Post 3711877)

And it’s late 2023 now :D

Again, what are your present totals? Would you even be competitive outside of Aviate? You did mention you had this checkride 7 months ago. CA or FO?

2000 TT, 500 Turbine. FO. I’d be willing to even pay out of pocket to get a bus or 73 type. lol

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Originally Posted by ThePoorPilot (Post 3711880)

2000 TT, 500 Turbine. FO. I’d be willing to even pay out of pocket to get a bus or 73 type. lol

Upgrade quickly, kill the checkride, enjoy flying with your favorite Captain (you) for a while, and come over in ‘25. I’m not sure you have a more solid path than that. Maybe time at an LCC would help, but why even waste the time in class to trim off maybe 6 months to your timeframe and lose the guaranteed flow?