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Old 13th Jan 2019, 15:04
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2nd series of ATPL ground school, is it worth pursuing a pilot career?

Hi everybody,

I recently sat 5 ATPL exams and failed 3 out of the 5 due to personal circumstances. Unfortunately I will not be able to complete the remaining 12 ATPL exams within the 18 month time period given from the first exam sitting. I will therefore be entered for a 2nd series attempt at the ATPL ground school.

So the questions I would like to ask is:

Is it even worth pursuing a piloting career with a 2nd series ground school attempt?

I know BA, Virgin, flybe, ryanair have a very high standard requirement of first time passes with maybe no more than 3 fails. Thus, a 2nd series attempt would be a straight rejection for a first officer role.

Are there even any other airlines that would could considers cadets like myself? Has anyone been successful finding employment after a 2nd attempt at ground school

Thank you
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