Originally Posted by
Big C
I just spoke with the chief of recruiting at RAH. I confirmed my suspicion that RAH does not look out for the best interest of their pilots. If a new hire gets furloughed after one year, then takes another job and five years later RAH recalls them, the pilot is obligated to come back to RAH or repay the outstanding twelve month balance on the remaining new hire contract.
As if you didn't already know, This is a bad place to work folks. Don't sell your soul over $5k.
When does it end?
Also, if anyone is considering taking a signing bonus at ANY regional airline, do yourself a favor and talk to your tax accountant before you sign. Because, depending on how the regional airline codes the "bonus" on your W2, it could be considered a gift instead of "regular W2 income" and therefore taxed at almost 50%. So, you could end up taking a signing bonus, spending it on bills...etc. and then come tax time you have to pay uncle sam almost half of that signing bonus, of which you already spent.....
All i'm saying is if you take a signing bonus, be careful and do your research