They already have a big problem with people not showing up for there start dates. Imagine how many people who have completed the interview and are waiting to start will now not turn up as out of the blue they find out they will have to their salary's cut to pay for the type rating...
Couldn't agree more, I know if it were me I wouldn't be turning up - for those that will join on the A320 its almost a pay cut on what todays guys take home (and thats is
still very unfair compared to the other fleets).
I think QR will see a big increase in those that are waiting for their first job i.e SO's, therefore requirements will get lower, the experience gap will get wider, and the airline will once again be shooting themselves in the foot!
I'll give this new bond policy 3 months tops before they realise its a mistake.
If you were/are an experienced FO you'd be stupid not to take EK over QR.