"chris priest" wrote in
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This has been on my mind for a long time now. I am planning on pursuing a
career in aviation, whether that be in the military, corporate, regional,
the airlines, or possibly as just an instructor. Now when it comes down to
hiring, will the results of my private, instrument, commercial etc.
knowledge tests come in as a factor?


No. The interview will tell them all they need to know about your attitude
towards work, study, etc. If you think that the quality of the work you do
does not matter, they will find out. If you are the type to pay attention to
details and who prepares well, they will find that out, too.

Okay, you sloughed off on the test and barely passed. Your dad is right to
be ticked. It displays an attitude that you think it is not important. You
may think that you would do better on it now, but that is only speculation
on your part. My advice is to be the kind of person that an employer would
find valuable, and stop trying to find excuses for poor performance in the
past.