It was, but I think the new tax law changed or eliminated I reimbursed business expenses including training.
I’m not sure how training contracts will work out in the age of pilot shortages. On one hand, employers need them to hang onto pilots who often, no matter how good the present offer, will leap at a $5,000 raise. On the other hand, if every pilot refused, they might go away, but that’s highly dependent on the individuals. If one is getting a valuable type rating, they make sense, really for both parties. I signed one for a year, but a year’s experience is worth it. I stayed 12, by the way. If it’s for a recurrent or minor ground training like international school, it’s ridiculous to sign.
GF