Hi all! I'm new to posting on the site, but I've been reading and learning from you guys for quite a while now. Thanks in advance for any info.
Here is my issue: I work for a small 135 airline. When I interviewed for this job, they did not have pilots sign a training agreement nor did they mention anything about starting to make new pilots do this. A few weeks later when I received a letter in the mail offering me the job, nothing was mentioned about a training agreement. Day 1 of class a 1 year/$10000 agreement is mentioned, but nothing is signed. Nothing is mentioned again until upon completing my checkride, a contract is handed to me. Naturally, my first thought is, "Why would I want to take on financial responsibility for training I've already received?" I never sign the agreement. Four months pass and my boss confronts me about the agreement. I explain why I don't think the whole situation is fair or ethical and why I don't think I should have to sign it. She continues to argue and I told her I was going to get legal advice before I sign anything. I've talked to lawyers and heard their point of view and I just thought it would be nice to hear what other pilots thought about this whole situation. Advice? Thoughts? Similar experiences? All info is appreciated..
Here is my issue: I work for a small 135 airline. When I interviewed for this job, they did not have pilots sign a training agreement nor did they mention anything about starting to make new pilots do this. A few weeks later when I received a letter in the mail offering me the job, nothing was mentioned about a training agreement. Day 1 of class a 1 year/$10000 agreement is mentioned, but nothing is signed. Nothing is mentioned again until upon completing my checkride, a contract is handed to me. Naturally, my first thought is, "Why would I want to take on financial responsibility for training I've already received?" I never sign the agreement. Four months pass and my boss confronts me about the agreement. I explain why I don't think the whole situation is fair or ethical and why I don't think I should have to sign it. She continues to argue and I told her I was going to get legal advice before I sign anything. I've talked to lawyers and heard their point of view and I just thought it would be nice to hear what other pilots thought about this whole situation. Advice? Thoughts? Similar experiences? All info is appreciated..