Sure, i would pay for my type...no problem..

but what kind of pay are we talking?

Jeff

 

Be careful signing a training contract. I had a friend that was asked to sign a contract that not only required repayment for the initial type but also repayment for recurrent. So you were essentially re-signing every year. You would always have some level of debt to the company. I can understand (still don't agree with) a year training contract, but how on earth could anyone justify re indenturing your own employees every year. Has anyone else seen one of these type of training contracts? I thought my friend was joking at first. Reminds me of the old company stores you hear about in a history class if its true.

 

I think Avantair is hiring. They are headquartered in Clearwater. I believe they have bases in Orlando and St. Petersburg.

 

I deal with it every year. This is the future of 135 operators and cost cutting measures. It is also a way to recoup money spent if the employee does not stay for the year. The amount is prorated, but you are screwed either way.

 

Sounds like the company I work for. The contract protects those who stay and if someone is looking for something else it is best to approach the management that schedules the retraining to consider holding back to the late month (of course that can bite you to). If the pay is adequate the contract should not be an issue. I came to the company without prior knowledge of the contract and it was shoved in my face with the words here sign this. That no longer happens here. I looked it over and being the pay was significantly higher than my previous position it made perfect sense to go ahead and sign. It does complicate things, but at least in my company we attempt to negotiate good training at a decent price which is good for all involved. Some have left owing money and their new employer paid the balance off. Others had to consider the cost/benefit into the situation. I understand the situation. I worked for a company with no contract and there was rapid turnover, to stay profitable salaries were low to cover the costs of paying for training, because pay was low turnover was rapid which required more training which required low pay which caused rapid turn over which caused more training which caused low pay............

I see a contract as a method of protecting those who chose to stay. If something great comes up and it is worth pursuing a different job the contract is simply a consideration when making the decision. If an employee is forward with us we can determine the settlement and create a repayment schedule.
One way or another training is an expense that must be covered. I would rather have a contract and receive higher pay than not have a contract and see my efforts at being a good employee being wasted on pilots who get training and than quickly leave.

 

Looking for a job in Florida as well, does anyone know of anyone hiring. Have over 8 years of part 135 experience. Thank you!

 

i am current FSI in C90 and B200, and available, you can reach me at 407-453-0943
Laurent Coudray