However....
From the contract sent for my review:

"Therefore, if Pilot Candidate: (1) fails to successfully complete the training provided by Republic Airlines and fails to leave Republic Airlines in good standing, as determined by Republic Airlines in its sole discretion; or (2) resigns, or otherwise voluntarily terminates employment with Republic Airlines; or, (3) is discharged prior to completing two (2) years of active service with Republic Airlines (measured from the completion of his first successful 14 C.F.R. §121.441 proficiency check (“completion date”)), Pilot Candidate shall repay Republic Airlines the sum of $15,000, in cash, upon the date of termination, reduced by one-twenty fourth (1/24) of such cash amount for each full month of Pilot Candidate’s active service with Republic Airlines following his completion date."