So a friend of mine instructs at a flight school that also operates a 135. They told him about a 135 indoctrination class they wanted him to come to.

He is an hourly employee and he assumed he would be pad for this. Now after asking for clarification, they said the class is "optional" and therefore they are not paying him anything to attend. If he doesn't attend he won't be eligible to fly the 135.

Comments? Doesn't sound fair to me, but if it is fair and I'm out of line, please let me know...