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Originally Posted by FlyJSH
If said pilot declares bankruptcy, then the company would become just one of his lien holders. Then the court would decide what the company gets, just like the court decides how much of the CBA is cut.
So, if one wished to get out of the contract, try declaring BK. Otherwise, you signed it, live up to it.
Personal bankruptcy laws are significantly different from corporate laws. If a guy files bankruptcy he is screwed right down to the interest rate he'll pay on housing - sometimes for
years.
A moral hazard exists since those who file at the corporate level are not liable for the actions of the corporation.
AMR filed not too long ago - the signature of the guy on the paperwork is not personally affected. In fact, he probably got a bonus.
It is what it is. Pay the training contract if you have to. If you can get out of it, celebrate like there is no tomorrow. But be sure you use every available tool you have to make sure you're not just handing over money.
Everyone on here with the "be a better man" syndrome would do the same thing if faced with the same situation.
It's not personal. It's business.