By the way (to all you experienced ATCs out there) how often are controllers relocated without a choice.
Whilst there is a clause in the C.A. that allows for compulsory transfers, it's very rarely enacted.
With all of enroute & ML, CB, BN, CG Approach operating from within the centres, you are more likely to be relocated to another group within the same location. This may be at your request/application or management whim as staffing needs dictate.
$250,000 what a joke. Maybe it's a new income stream for ASA, actually get trainees into the under resourced college, under-train them, jerk them around and watch as they line up at the bank for a $250,000 loan.
What a crock. Whilst I have no idea what the actual $bond is, how could it be considered an income stream?? If the trainee fails during the Academy course or fails to rate on job, then no bond is payable.
ratc2009, just curious, but from what level of experience do you make your assertions?