Originally Posted by
MCRN
So I'm not one to say running out on a training contract is okay just to take a better job. But what about when you feel your certificate is in jeopardy because you are blatantly asked to violate the FARs multiple times by your DO?
I wish he never would have signed the thing in the first place like I told him but this is what my son is going thru right now and I don't know how to help him other then to help him fin a good lawyer. Does he have a case to get free of this? He has documented instances in some cases with witnesses. Blatant black and white stuff not the usual gray area subtle pressuring that is the norm in 135. I mean my boss has his moment but he's never asked me to straight but regs. My son's has.
Comments? Thoughts? Smartass replies?
This is what ****es me off with 135 operators and promissory notes. They know they've got you where they want you and there's nothing you can do but pay the cash and bail if you don't like things.
I was speaking with a 135 operator and had the opportunity to view their contract. The stickler for me was the terms and it was not pilot friendly. I opted out of employment as there was too much risk and not enough reward.
As for your situation and your son, this is not a good scenario and I hate that for you guys. I would consult an aviation attorney and see what they say. You may have some ground if he has clearly substantiated claims of where/how they broke FAR's and his plastic is jeopardized. May be some legal ground and a way out, but it probably wouldn't be cheap.
I hope everything works out for you guys and would like to hear how things transpire.