Gnad's, anecdotally a "runner" has already been done in HNL by a A330 Captain during his training sectors several years ago, going back to EK.
The problem for an Australian citizen doing a runner is that j* will vigorously pursue any pilot with an outstanding debt:P
ilot who failed test must pay for training: Court . This case sets a precedent.
So if the runner can't cough up the dough, bankruptcy proceeding can be initiated, and the possibility of having their passport suspended or travel restrictions imposed, a job elsewhere is out of the question. This is the basis of the debt bondage for the cadets (debt that cannot be repaid unless they work for whatever j* deem acceptable T&C). This is not a negotiated agreement, it is one dictated solely by the debt holder (j*). This is a decent back towards the 17th & 18th century, with slavery &
peonage rearing its head.
The "part-time pay is full time work" demonstrates they will aggressively exploit every loophole in the pursuit of bonuses.
Oh, and yes I believe HNL running man followed the folded shirt protocol, to a tee.