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09-26-2018, 01:45 PM

#61

Vital Signs

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Joined APC: Sep 2015

Posts: 421

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevair464

Some companies require a re-current contract as well.

An example:

Company A required a 1 year initial type pro-rated contract on new hires.

Company A then requires a 6 month contract be signed for each re-current class.

For PICs, this means you have two very small windows per year to seek new employment without being on the hook for $$$.

I can see Initial type contracts as these are pricey and the true "value" to the pilot. But re-current contracts? Isn't that just part of the price of doing business?

How does one get a new job without incurring costs if you are literally under contract forever? Unless of course you refuse to do currency training

Some recurrents are 5,000 some are 50,000 and this could be a factor but also Some operators are not willing to gamble especially if they know they are paying less than industry standard.
If it is a desirable sought after place to work then there will not be a need for a contract.
But, a person only has his word and should stand behind it.

Last edited by Vital Signs; 09-26-2018 at 02:07 PM.

09-29-2018, 06:20 PM

#62

Bons

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Joined APC: Aug 2007

Position: Left Seat

Posts: 53

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Originally Posted by BtownPilot

I am going to break my contract with my 135. Its a realllly big amount. Am I screwed or is there actually always a way to get out? One reason I am, originally it was suppose to be half the time even as they advertised on their job posting on their website but when I already turned down other positions and moved for the job, boom double the time... Any good attorney recommendations? hopefully I can find one that has never had a client pay out.

Thanks!

I left my previous scumbag operator and I had a fairly large contract. I found greener pastures with another operator that flew the same type that I really wanted to work for. I was able to negotiate with the new operator a initial hiring bonus of about 75% what my previous operators contract was because I already had the type. I wasn't sure if scumbag op would pursue the contract until I was called by a collection agency soon after I left. I took my fresh hiring bonus and some other funds I could scrape together and paid off my contract (in-full) to collection agency free and clear with no effect to my credit rating. BEFORE I considered any of the above I talked to a family member who is actually a contract attorney and told me even if I win the case, an out of state lawyer and fees could be well beyond what the original contract $ was for. Short story=prepare to pay contract in full or sit it out until expiration. I thank myself everyday for busting my previous contract. Has saved my life and my certificate!! Of course your results may vary. Good luck!

Last edited by Bons; 09-29-2018 at 06:37 PM.

09-29-2018, 08:37 PM

#63

TiredSoul

All is fine at .79

Joined APC: Sep 2016

Position: Paahlot

Posts: 4,083

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Originally Posted by JohnBurke

Ouch.

Reminds me of the guy that logged time in numbers he saw on the ramp. One turned out to be an inspector's personal airplane. The same inspector giving him the check ride...

Now that story is BS and has been making the rounds for 30+ years.

09-30-2018, 01:58 AM

#64

JohnBurke

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Joined APC: Jun 2012

Posts: 6,023

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Originally Posted by TiredSoul

Now that story is BS and has been making the rounds for 30+ years.

It's been around in a lot of different forms for a lot longer than that, but it's not BS.

It was actually relayed to me in person by an inspector during a check ride, regarding his own personal airplane. I'm sure it's not the only time it's happened.

09-30-2018, 09:10 AM

#65

TiredSoul

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Originally Posted by JohnBurke

I was told the same story by an 80-year old FAA POI while he was trying to find a reason to fail me on a asst. Chief 141 ride.
It’s been making the rounds.
Does t really matter if it’s true or not, it just signals a certain attitude.