I don't consider that fair at all. What about the poor guys, starting out on their careers, who have already committed their funds to a licence, type rating and line training ? They find themselves paying out money they have begged, borrowed or stolen, YET AGAIN........ for an interview !!
And when they get the letter saying, " We regret to.......".
It's just another example of an employer of professional people, seeking ways to offset the cost of recruiting pilots, using the funds of those who can ill afford it.
Look through this site. It is littered with threads about the gradual erosion of the T's & C's of professional pilots. Pilots who, through no fault of their own, find themselves searching for jobs after committing years of effort, experience and safe operation to the industry. Pilots who have little choice other than to accept the new offer so that their jobs are safe until the management find another way to strip the meat right down to the bone and beyond.
The beyond ?........ Paying for an interview along with the newly qualified professionals who they will share their experience with, to work professionally, efficiently and safely for an employer,who given half a chance will pay him less, work him harder and not give a tinkers cuss about his staff number.
SHOCKING !!
Rant over.
