Do ATPL exam marks matter?
Hi. Im just finishing my CPL flight training in the coming few weeks. Ive just completed my aviation degree this past year and am looking ahead towards starting my ATPL exams. Now I believe that I am capable of completing my ATPLs through self study while employed however I dont believe my overall marks will be as good as they would be if I were to do some of the courses on offer at places like maroochydore.
So my question is, when I rock up to my airline interview in 5 or so years time how much emphasise do atpl exam marks carry, if any? Do they even look at your grades or just want to know you have them? Furthermore if anyone with a degree who has been for an airline interview can please tell me how much weight a degree in aviation actually carries? My grades at uni were ok but not great and it was done more as a sideline while I saved the money to do my CPL. This ment working 40 hour weeks while at uni so that has shown in my grades.
Before anyone decides to flame me for these questions, please understand I am not naive enough to think that my degree really means much in GA where I will be starting and I am prepared to do my time working hard slog in the bush. I am not a young pup straight out of school. I am in my mid twenties and have worked hard to fund my flight training myself.
I also understand that degrees are of distant importance compared to things like experience and attitude. However I hope that people with some insight into these things could help with some advice.
Thanks for your time.