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Old 03-07-2008, 12:17 PM
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As most of the other people have stated training contracts suck. The only reason they are there is because they are trying to hold onto people for a little while.

If it were me. i would just plan on quitting after the one year is up. You may be able to dispute it. But remember that all the future companies you work for need to contact your former employers for records. It is not worth burning the bridges for a few more months of suffering.

Another approach to training contracts is SWA's requirment for the 737 type before you go. Sure they still train you more, and it is most likely a permanent job, but it is another version of a training contract. And it also does not guarantee a job.
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:42 PM
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Training contracts aren't legal unless you sign a promisary note to go along with that. Unless the original contract had a payment plan i.e you will repay us in 6 month period or 12 month period you should worry about it. If they do bring you to court and the court require you to pay it back, you can use a statment like "when i'm financially able to, I'll pay you back." Use that as you agreement, then screw them by paying like $1 per year.

Also, if training contract were legal them Mcdonals and Burger King would have them too. Only an airline could get away with saying I payed for you training to do this job so you have to stay and you cant leave to go benifit yourself elsewhere. You dont see Mcdonals and Burger King sendiing out letters saying "we trained you on our fryer and now u are going to Wendy's to benifit youself. LOL
 
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Originally Posted by Airwaves View Post
How about this, DO NOT WORK anywhere that has a training contract. Keep your life in your own control.
I like it
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPepper View Post
You dont see Mcdonals and Burger King sendiing out letters saying "we trained you on our fryer and now u are going to Wendy's to benifit youself. LOL

It doesn't take weeks and weeks to train someone to flip burgers or dip fries. Nor does it cost as much. I don't think training contracts are "right" either, but it wouldn't be an issue if people stuck with the jobs, maybe did some research before taking a job. That's why I've been asking so many questions about ACC, I want to hear EVERYTHING about them before I start applying.

Look at how much time and money airlines, cargo carriers, etc. spend on training new hires. I don't blame them for wanting to get their money's worth.

But yes, the world would be a much better place without training contracts
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Old 03-10-2008, 06:11 PM
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That wouldn't be with a certain air cargo company out of WI flying Shorts 360s would it? If you got hired in as a captain.. enjoy the pic time.. If it's as a FO.. it'll be great experience.. Seriously.. just stick it out. A year isn't bad.. No such thing as bad flight time..
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Old 03-10-2008, 08:58 PM
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...and if it is flying a Shorts...

Stick it out dude. You will have stories for years to tell. Yes, it doesn't have fancy automation. It's basic. It's a great transition. Low and slow (relative to faster t-props and rj's), yet larger and probably a lot faster then what you are used to flying. You will master basic navigation skills and your decision making process/instinct with be very sharp. Remember, do your best to turn everything negative into a positive!

Wow...do I sound like a motivational speaker...that lives in a bus...down by the river...
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Old 03-10-2008, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPepper View Post
Training contracts aren't legal unless you sign a promisary note to go along with that. Unless the original contract had a payment plan i.e you will repay us in 6 month period or 12 month period you should worry about it. If they do bring you to court and the court require you to pay it back, you can use a statment like "when i'm financially able to, I'll pay you back." Use that as you agreement, then screw them by paying like $1 per year.

Also, if training contract were legal them Mcdonals and Burger King would have them too. Only an airline could get away with saying I payed for you training to do this job so you have to stay and you cant leave to go benifit yourself elsewhere. You dont see Mcdonals and Burger King sendiing out letters saying "we trained you on our fryer and now u are going to Wendy's to benifit youself. LOL
Bull****. As long as the contract is entered into by mutually consenting parties who are competent to do so , there is mutual intent to enter into it and there is consideration, it is valid, unless the court finds a defect in the contract itself.
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Old 03-10-2008, 10:55 PM
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I'm sure if you said it was a Mesa contract everyone would change there tune to

"Bail, they'll go under before they take you to court"

Don't shoot the messenger.... just saying that's what's usually said!
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Old 03-11-2008, 02:52 PM
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It also doesn't cost Burger King or McDonalds tens of thousands of dollars to train a guy to cook fries.
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Old 03-11-2008, 10:56 PM
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2 ways: stick out the time...or pony up the $7500.

You took the job & signed the paper. Do not renig, keep your word and be a man.
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