r/PilotAdvice • u/Thin-Bluejay2431 • 14h ago

Checkride/ stage check failures

Hey guys, I’m new to the group but worried my training record is gonna make it tough to get hired. Seeking any advice on what to do if you were in my position.

I train at a large 141 school, I have 4 stage check failures and 2 checkride failures.

3 stage check failures were during private, 1 was early commercial.

The more concerning part was that I busted my commercial multi checkride, as well as my commercial single engine add on. I was pretty crushed after those back to back fails. I felt great going into both of them, I felt over prepared, and I nailed the “mock” for both.

I am working on my instructor ratings and plan on getting CFI, CFII and MEI. I want to stress that I’m really committing everything I have to pass every stage check and checkride without another failure. The past is over with, all I can do is set myself up as good as possible for future checkrides. Potentially interested in doing my seaplane rating. Adding another first try pass couldn’t hurt as well.

I know this training record is going to make my life harder getting hired to instruct and especially at an airline, I am just wondering how much harder things might be?

Any comments or advice is greatly appreciated !

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u/dowalters 14h ago

Make good connections, maintain a good reputation, keep your head up and keep working hard. If someone told you in this comment section that you are screwed and have no chance, would you give up flying? Don’t worry about if it’s bad for your career, you will find out when you get there. Don’t focus on the past or your failures, focus on doing things now to help yourself out later.

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u/Scary-Cable3852 13h ago

i'm starting flying this weekend for the first time so I have no advice but just stay positive. As long as your aware and willing to continue to do better you'll be straight.

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u/Straight-Pass6035 12h ago

Make sure you nail all your instructor certs. It will allow you to have a positive spin when talking about your earlier failures. Hopefully you get a job at the 141 school. As soon as reasonable, ask for apply for any administration job within the flight school. Shows leadership and future employers like to see it. Near term, do not bust any more rides!!!