Your reputation is what matters
Hi there,
I thought i add my 2c to the discussion although there are some good points made already.
Just think about what could happen if you leave and not pay your bond, someone else has already given some examples of some nasty situations people have gotten in to.
I also understand the position of fellow pilots that one day show up to work and hat their company has gone belly up together with their pay etc.
At the end of the day yes the company will dump you like a box of rocks and will have no signs of loyalty towards you but after the company is gone they dont have to worry about their reputation no longer they are no more, you do! if you leave on bad terms and knock on someone else's door your chances of the bad rep somehow getting to your new potential CF are considerable.
The CEOs and executive team of the bust airline will have to answer to authorities and some will have some serious personal consequences some get let off but.
Cosnider this: 2 wrongs dont make a right. just because they would doesnt mean you should.
Look out for your own interests but keep in mind what other people's perception of you might be.