Not saying it is a bad idea but how would that work for a situation where an employee found a bonded employee was not up to scratch after their training?
eg you have a pilot apply for a position who lacks a particular training qualification but on paper and interview seems reasonable so you agree to pay for his/her training and he/she agrees to work with you for a year to repay the investment you are making in them. All good.
A few months later you realise they are seriously not working out as an employee/operator, they are a liability to your operation and you decide you made a big mistake employing them.
If you sack them, you have invested money in their training but have not received any benefit. They meanwhile walk away with qualifications you paid for. If you keep them on the job they are a practical liability (and will be costing you money or reputation as well due to poor performance).
What would the obligations be on a pilot employed under a training bond?
(And if that involved the employee being liable for costs could that be exploited by unscrupulous employers?)
Not saying it is a bad idea just wondering about practical details. Both employers and employees will need to feel they are not going to be exploited in any arrangement if it is to get traction.