Training Bonds
Guys forgive me if i have this wrong but this sounds typically pilot thinking
"give me everything for free, i am owed everything for my hard work"
I know there are SOME unscrupulous operators out there but what about an operator seeking protection for spending their cash on training somebody and quite frankly there are also some unscrupulous pilots as well. I have been on both sides and have never been outdone by any employer and am prepared to sign a bond with my present employer only for a new conversion but refuse to sign for any refresher training. A previous employer tried to get me to sign a bond for sim training and wanted to include hotel accommodation and S & T which i considered unfair and on top of that i had 1000 hours on type.
A bond is there to protect both pilot and employer but is open to exploitation by both parties.