Hello jaarrgh,
With no training cost to the employer then there should be no payment.
The owner of the company wants him to stump up 1500 pounds as a 'security deposit' in case he leaves within a year
Security deposit is a Poor reason indeed. The employer will know that this is a stepping stone before pilots move on, but to ask for £1500 is being unrealistic. It only leaves the employer with a bad reputation and all pilots should steer clear of these poor terms and conditions. Your right that £1500 is hard to come.
Yes I too have friends applying to air taxi companies and being told unreasonable terms, of paying for type ratings line training then poor pay etc.. I wonder if they offered better terms and conditions this would command more loyality from staff ?
The bottom line is if you dont like it, then dont take the job.
GL to all
Mr W