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Old 9th Aug 2017, 17:44
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Originally Posted by JetpoweredMigrantWkr
To be fair, I don't think Norwegian does "Training Bonds" any longer. I believe they now use "No Compete" clauses. Not sure about how that would work though. Hope that helps.
A ‘non-compete covenant’ is neither applicable nor enforceable in respect of Norwegian’s labor scheme for the following reasons:

Norwegian’s crew service providers (your employer) do not hold any AOC. Therefore, upon leaving the Norwegian airline with a brand new 787 or 737 type rating and securing direct airline employment, you would not be competing with your former employer – Rishworth or Orient Ship Management.

Those responsible may be attempting a non-compete covenant on the grounds of 'Protectable Interests' (extraordinary or specialized training). To qualify, the training "must exceed that which is usual, regular, common or customary in the industry". It is usual for an airline to train its pilots on the aircraft they will fly. Therefore, a non-compete covenant for 787 or 737 training is not enforceable.

A worldwide, country by country legal guide to non-compete covenants including every US state is available at this link:

https://www.fenwick.com/FenwickDocum...-Covenants.pdf
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