Originally Posted by
TEX2
This. But also, just increase your hourly pay and be honest about this new world we operate in. The first regional that rids itself of bonuses but instead increases its hourly pay will likely be flush with applicants. Especially guys like me just looking for a temporary home until the big boys call.
That being said, does anyone know if the type rating bonus needs to be paid back if you leave before a year?
Yes it does. See my earlier post. You pay back everything if you quit or are fired before completion of 13 months. The total payment is prorated from 13-24. So, stay 13 months, you only keep $3400, plus a little bit more for the previous type.
The bonus wording is deceptive... It's really a retention plan to get you to 2 years. Which, is good business, just call it what it really is.