Training bonds
Blue 1 (Old Air Botnia) insist on a training bond. I have been told that for their BAE RJ or what that 4 engined thing is called it is 3 years and 40 000 Euros.
Fair? For a type rating that is virtually useless as there are very few BAE146/RJ operators around I think this is absolutely crazy.
A self sponsored rating on a B737NG can amount to as much as 30 000 Euros. However when most of the training is done inhouse with own instructors it seems that Blue 1 is making money on the expense of their employees.
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