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Originally Posted by Mostly  I have the day off today and have been researching flight schools and my PPL books and I keep reading about failed checkrides.
With ATP being so quick paced and their instructors not as seasoned as CareerPilotSchool's, Is the pass rate much higher than that of ATP's or do you have a rough estimate on the pass rate?
I see some horror stories about CFI checkrides. I, myself tend to challenge myself very hard and failing a checkride for me is not optional, but I'm scared that going to ATP or Ariben for example who employ their students right off the bat, may not bid well for my perfect checkrides.
I will say though, that the thought of being hired right away by my flight school does interest me. Having at least a little piece of mind that I'll have a job to pay off my loan seems great.
Thanks Patrick and Michael
Steve |
Steve:
Thank you for the question. Our pass rate last year was easily over 90%. I can tell you that my personal pass rate for CFI, CFI-I, and MEI students is 100%. And chances are if you come here, you will be working with me at least part of the time when it comes to the initial CFI checkride.
Are failed checkrides a big deal? Nope. There are two types of pilots out there. Those that have failed a checkride and those that will. It is inevitable, though we over-prepare our students, so chances are good you will pass a ride on the first try. The bottom line is this: if we don't think you are ready, we aren't going to sign you off to take the checkride. That is why our programs are not based on the minimum time requirements set out by FAR Part 61.
Michael