ATP Written Score

[PropsForward]

Ok, I have been taking the Gliem practice test and scoring in the 90% range. History has shown that I will get +/- 2% of this score on the actual test and I feel ready to take it.
I have indicated this to some peers and they feel that I should study more and get my average up to 98%-100% before going and taking the test as this score may impact my ability to secure a job in the future.
My question is this. Has anyone ever been asked for their ATP written score and then been declined employment because they had a less than perfect score? Are employers even asking for this information or is it just offered up by applicants as another demonstration of their ability/knowledge/skill to get a notch up on others?

Thanks,

 

[bobbysamd]

I attended five regional interviews and was never asked about my test scores on any of my writtens. I already had my ATP by the time I was called to interview, so maybe they thought it was moot.

It was preached to me and others that the only thing that matters is that you pass; then, it was preached to me that scoring 90 or better scores points.

Perhaps the best $0.02 advice might be to study as hard as you can and score as high as you can. Then, everyone will be happy.

Good luck with the written.

 

[350DRIVER]

A pass is a pass, I wouldn't be overly concerned about scoring in the 98-100% range unless you just don't want anything less. If you are comfortable and your previous trends have proven to be correct then I would go ahead and take it sooner rather than later. I think I spent a total of three or so days on it, did "ok" on one practice test (89%), took the test a day later and did better on the actual written exam than I did on the practice.

Not once has any employer asked about this test score during any interview.

good luck,

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[OrphicSeth]

Take it.

Strange side-note. I used to instruct in the sticks, and some of my fellow instructors would coach their students to try to score somewhere above 80 but below 92. They claimed they had experiences with a local examiner who would make the orals amazingly tough if students scored higher than a 95, claiming the students must have memorized all the answers and didn't learn anything. A lower score was more "realistic". Never had to deal with this particular D.E., and I never met another D.E. that had this attitude, thankfully.

 

[atrdriver]

I have heard that the only advantage of getting a higher score is that you are less likely to be grilled if you are getting your ATP aong with a type from a company check pilot. IOW, if you got a 73% the check pilot is more likely to ask you ATP specefic questions rather then just type related questions. My experience with it was with a 98% on the written I was not asked any questions not related to the type. FWIW, I took the ATP when I was consistently scoring 93-95% on the Gleim computer prep, and ended up with a 98%.

On the other hand, I got a 100% on the FE, and I don't think I could answer 5% of the questions now, at least not without studying again.

 

[Vik]

No one cares about your score. I know plenty of guys that got on with regionals with low times, went on to fly for the majors and failed writtens multiple times.

 

[minitour]

Orphic:

I often wondered how true that was about examiners. Kind of like "oh so you're smart enough to memorize the answers, so what is ___ and it's not B" or "wow you're stupid, I'm gonna bust you in the first three minutes". But if you're "comfortably in the middle", you aren't over-achieving and you aren't slacking...it's a very good place to be.

Seriously though...why would someone interviewing/hiring you want to know what you scored? With all of the books and software out there nowadays, I could probably spend the next week or so on the ATP written and go in and get a 90%+ on it. Does that make me any more qualified for the ATP stuff? Certainly not, just shows that I can commit stuff to memory...

If I were doing some hiring, I would definitely not be looking at written test scores...memorizing a test doesn't tell me if you're a safe, proficient pilot that can be an asset to my team...but that's just me.

-mini

 

[urflyingme?!]

FWIW, I know of acertain airline (regional!) that gives you a practice atp 50 Question test at the time of interview. Based on this test your interview is either easier, harder or a waste of time....

 

[Daveman]

To Propsfrwrd- never have been asked nor has any else I know. Go take the test, dammit. If you're averaging 90% + now you'll do fine. Good luck.

 

[Flyboy Sabre 65]

I passed with a 76%(choked) and I've never been asked on a single interview for a score on any test. Take the test and get it over with!!!

 

[2000flyer]

I can remember the day when you didn't have access to the test books to prep! Now that I've showed my age...

If you feel you're ready to take the test, then take it. There is such a thing as over-prepping. If you're constantly passing the practice exams then by all means, as Larry the Cable Guy would say....GET'ER DONE!

In all the interviews I've ever had; charter, corporate, fractional and airline, I was absolutely never asked what score I got on a written exam. The only one I know of that they may actually ever see is the FE written, since most only have the written when hired with an airline and you'll present your results for your checkride. Then again, there aren't too many company's requiring an FE anymore.

TAKE THE TEST... and GOOD LUCK!

2000Flyer