Training Contract

[Kingairrick]

This exact thing happened to a buddy of mine recently. The traing contract for a DA50 type 6 weeks after he got back from school. WTF? Why not just wait 2 years? Anyway I think he said something like "OK, let me run it by my lawyer. I sure don't have a problem if he doesn't. After all, I don't want to leave." The company promised to get him a copy of what they wanted him to sign, and never mentioned it again.

Kind of a good way to deal with the LXJ31 situation, which I agree is a real possibility. If they call YOUR bluff, get an attourney to read it and give his advice. Probably the best $200 you'll spend this year.

 

[sigmetV]

Make up your own contract and ask then to sign it. I've seen this tactic before; they think you have no other option but to sign. I would be looking for another job while telling them you are thinking about it. Once you have some thing lined up, go to the table and talk to them. Any way, have a plan "B", be prepared to walk out, you would be surprised how often they change tactics.

Good luck!!!

 

[flyinlow67]

A training contract isn't legal unless it is presented and signed BEFORE employment is offered. A buddy of mine was presented a contract after he was hired, but before he started work and was able to get out of it. The court ruled that it has to be presented before hiring, not after.

 

[dmbmarkt]

That place sounds like a total joke. Run far and run fast.

 

[PlaneStupid]

I like lear-fans consideration angle. Tell them that you enjoy working for them and are also interested in job security. Offer to sign the contract with the provision that they provide you an equitable amount of cash as a severance package should they terminate your employment for whatever reason. This should be a win-win.

 

[TimsKeeper]

My company did the same thing recently asking to sign after I got back from training, but I don't plan on going anywhere so I signed without much fuss. What good is a rating without a few hours in type anyway.

Also, my company took a pilot to court recently and won over a signed contract. He didn't make a valid point for leaving and had to pay 3/4 of the training costs!
So don't think it is a completing unenforceable contract if written correctly. The kicker is the pilot got laid off from the airline he went to and asked to come back! I can only imagine the response, because he isn't here now!

 

[scummy]

I was finall let go today. They would not negotiate with me and could not not guarantee me a salary or anything else. I chose to not sign on the line and because of their short comings I was fired. So, if you know of any place looking for citation II with V differences drop me a line.

 

[Dangerkitty]

Where are you based? Are you willing to relocate?

 

[scummy]

i am based in the boston area, yes, willing to relocate

 

[Corona]

I was finall let go today. They would not negotiate with me and could not not guarantee me a salary or anything else. I chose to not sign on the line and because of their short comings I was fired. So, if you know of any place looking for citation II with V differences drop me a line.

I am sorry to hear that. That owner sounded like a scumbag. Too bad the management didn't back you up more. Kudos for standing up to them.

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