Insctructors won't be around to teach class while on strike. 777 school is taught by boeing instructors for now. If the big O wants to give you a type, then by all means let them pay for what ever they want. Turn an engine on an Omni aircraft during a work action and then you will be considered a SCAB. I don't know if this is the union's official position, but I wouldn't have a problem with it. Like people have said, you are not an employee until you pass your PC or 2 months of training have been reached.