SUUUUre...Right. It's like busting minimas and smuggling drugs. COME ON guys, wake up and smell the coffee. It's been around for a couple of decades now. Paying upfront or bonding. Do the maths...please...same, same. What you really should be asking is how will this affect your take-home and ultimately total salary for you whole career. 'Nuff said about all the disadvantages...Hell, you could jumpstart a jet career. Command within 3-5 years. I'd say go for it. Pay for your TR and you'll be rewarded handsomely, provided you have the edge...