Hey - a training contract in the military costs you around wings plus 8 years now. After dealing with that - one/two year(s) and $20K for instance doesn't sound that bad

Now since I'm fairly new to all of this, would someone please tell me why the idea that a company that is going to put a fair amount of money into your training expects you to stick around for a few years?

Yes - I'm coming at this from a military point of view.
Nearly everything you do comes with a pay back time.
1) Get a promotion - stay a few extra years to earn reitrement pay at that grade.
2) Take a bonus - add 6 years to your time.
3) that new fancy PCS - add 2 more years onto your time before you can move on.

What exactly is it about a training contract in the airline world that has people up in arms?

Thanks

USMCFLYR