I've been bonded for three endorsements, my last was $35,000.
If any of those had needed paying, for whatever the reason, I would never have even thought of approaching the AFAP to take on MY responsibility.
I didn't become a member of the Federation for it to look after my financial decisions, and I don't see it as the responsibility of the Federation to look after the financial decisions that I or others make.
On another note, having been with a company that went under, all flight deck and cabin ended up with great jobs, I have no doubt that you guys from Brindabella will do the same.
Cheers