Originally Posted by
R_Strowe
Every 121 or 135 operator I’ve ever worked for has the 80% rule. However the FAA has only had a 70% minimum passing grade, as memory serves. The last time I took an FAA written test was my ATP, which was back in 1992. Things may have changed.
R_Strowe
Where I work, the FAA mandated certification tests all require an 80% or higher to pass but what you have to remember is that we build and test fly and nothing more. I stated that 70% might work since that's what is required in school to pass a test. As I said, I don't like "no fail" tests any more than I like participation trophies since they really mean nothing to anyone.