Originally Posted by
SpaceManX
I also believe that many of these 135's are not trusting of any pilots who walk through their doors. I was offered a few 135 gigs, however one was paying $57K and another was paying $65K but they both required a training agreement, loan agreement and non-disclosure. I feel that this taking advantage of pilots because you are also paying back interest on a $20,000 loan. I think that with today's market, one should not have to sign any type of agreement as this could be considered indentured servitude.
Just tell them thanks but the regionals pay more with no agreement
I understand why these companies want this. They are getting burned. But hey if they compete and pay more people won't quit. Then there is no need for the contract. Signing a training contract is just bad news.
Anyhow most of these companies that make you sign them aren't operating above board totally anyway. I have seen many leave these types of places and when the talk of withholding their last check and paying back the training bond comes up the pilots have let three little letters fall out of their mouth (FAA) and so far it has ended with here is your paycheck and good luck! So I guess there is always that.