Failures

[jamnww]

Just wondering, how do academic failures affect one in the pipeline...I mean obviously they are bad but does anyone have any numbers on how many people who have two test failures at API make it all the way through the pipeline? Just wondering, someone I know has that problem...

Any help would be appreciated...

 

[a_m]

It kinda depends on the branch of service. I know I've seen a Marine Pilot given a 3rd shot. I don't know if she made it or not.

 

[jamnww]

It kinda depends on the branch of service. I know I've seen a Marine Pilot given a 3rd shot. I don't know if she made it or not.

I know of one person who failed a 4th test, Marine, and was redesignated...

 

[phrogpilot73]

I know of one person who failed a 4th test, Marine, and was redesignated...

I know a guy who failed 2 tests in API, and got 3 pink sheets between primary, intermediate, and advanced. He's flying $hitters now... It all depends on the person...

 

[virtu050]

I know a guy who failed 2 tests in API, and got 3 pink sheets between primary, intermediate, and advanced. He's flying $hitters now... It all depends on the person...

what is a $hitter?

 

[Wedge]

How bad do pink sheets hurt your selection?

 

[Schmuck]

I failed two tests in primary and I am in Meridian right now about half way throught the program and I am having no major problems.

Just because your buddy may not be very good at taking tests dreamed up by some overpaid dork upstairs in the API building does not mean he will not do well down the road.

Besides the tests in primary and advanced are more straightforward and much easier.
-You pick the right answer, not the most right answer. (If you know what I mean)

 

[E5B]

H-53E

Big Iron

 

[jamnww]

I failed two tests in primary and I am in Meridian right now about half way throught the program and I am having no major problems.

Just because your buddy may not be very good at taking tests dreamed up by some overpaid dork upstairs in the API building does not mean he will not do well down the road.

Besides the tests in primary and advanced are more straightforward and much easier.
-You pick the right answer, not the most right answer. (If you know what I mean)

Thanks for the info...I will let him know...everyone thanks...

 

[TurnandBurn55]

How bad do pink sheets hurt your selection?

They're... uhhh... not good??

I'd say avoid them at all costs, but that's just me... :icon_wink

 

[HH-60H]

I knew an NFO who failed the API Nav test... twice and got her wings.

 

[virtu050]

pink sheets are not good to have because in your natops jacket there is a section that lists "any major problems noted" for each phase of training.

 

[HH-60H]

After you get your wings though, they mean jack. That is... until your first mishap.

 

[zachsarver]

Just wondering, how do academic failures affect one in the pipeline...I mean obviously they are bad but does anyone have any numbers on how many people who have two test failures at API make it all the way through the pipeline? Just wondering, someone I know has that problem...

Any help would be appreciated...

What class are you in? Because I dont know any marines that failed the FRR test today............oh wait a minute now I know who you are!!!!

 

[phrogpilot73]

I'll put the whole pink sheet thing in perspective - the WORST pilot in our squadron got through flight school with NO pink sheets. The best pilot, on the other hand - has two under his belt. It doesn't matter after you hit the fleet, other than sharing the stories over a beer at the O'Club.