I'm pretty disappointed that they've been allowed to do that with the bond. Did the current employees try to fight it, or just let it through because it doesn't affect them?
Either way, it's not good or fair, and will see more and more good pilots opt to spend that little bit longer in GA until they can get into Air Nelson or other.
At the end of the day, the large pay disparity between Eagle and the next step, will often make it viable to cut one's losses, and pay out the bond. It's disappointing when a company tries to stem the personal progression of its employees.