If that's a real issue, the firm can just not pay for type rating training, and pay a higher salary to keep the job desirable despite the higher bar of entry.
Or, be honest about the whole deal and make it an overt loan to the pilot. That's how it works with my employer -- if I want to get trained in a specialty that benefits my employer, they will partially cover the cost and extend me a loan for the rest.
If I leave employment before I've repaid the loan, I'm still on the hook to repay it -- but I have not been turned into an indentured servant.
> Or, be honest about the whole deal and make it an overt loan to the pilot. That's how it works with my employer -- if I want to get trained in a specialty that benefits my employer, they will partially cover the cost and extend me a loan for the rest.
Sure-- these terms have to be disclosed to be binding. So you can say-- we'll pay for your type rating but if you voluntarily leave within 3 years you must pay back the pro-rata portion of the training.
(This is better for the employee than a straight loan because if they are e.g. laid off they can just walk away).
Or, be honest about the whole deal and make it an overt loan to the pilot. That's how it works with my employer -- if I want to get trained in a specialty that benefits my employer, they will partially cover the cost and extend me a loan for the rest.
If I leave employment before I've repaid the loan, I'm still on the hook to repay it -- but I have not been turned into an indentured servant.