Originally Posted by
midnight cruiser
It's one thing to bond in exchange for providing a type rating (which seems entirely reasonable to me, and is very common), and quite another to bond pilots who come through the door already holding the rating, (and to then demand a 4 month notice period). In Europe, that's extremely unusual to the extent, it betrays an intent to restrict the pilots freedom, and thank you Morgan, that s plenty enough of a red flag to stay away.
I agree the bond policy is excessive but honestly, that on its own is certainly not a reason to stay away!