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Old 23rd August 2010 | 00:18
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parabellum
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4runner - I think you may have misunderstood the nature of the bond most Asian and Far Eastern airlines impose on a new employee. If you arrive type rated and experienced then there should be no bond, but the bond will apply if you have to undergo a type rating conversion course at the employer's expense. I spent a large part of my working life as a contracted pilot and never came across a bond for a recurrent check, only for the initial type rating course.

If you agree to a training bond and the company provides the type rating then they are entitled to a return of service from you, either you work the bond off or negotiate your way out. Aviation is a relatively small community and jumping ship will get you noticed and black listed.
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