What happens if an airline pilot fails a check ride? Does he/she take the test again, get more training, loose the job or what?
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Depends on the company and what's in the contract. Ours gives you a second and third try if you need it.
You get additional training after busting a second ride, and if you bust the third, it goes to a training review board that has members from the company and the union to decide what to do with you. They may decide to give you some more training, or let you go. Most times, you're out the door.
Generally if you bust the first time, it was over some minute bullshit like missing a callout or just having a bad day. You usually get back in the sim a day or two later and pass it. You get some extra training if you bust the second time.
Upgrade is similar. Bust the first attempt, and you wait 6 months before you go up again. Bust that, and you're either a permanent FO, or the company can request your resignation.Bite me Airways.....
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