Buying a PPC or getting one and jumping ship...

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:15 pm

I’m not trying to start the ever popular argument about buying a PPC, but what about getting a PPC from a company and walking away with it?

I’m curious about what you all think about it.

IMHO, this is just as weak as buying one. Not only does it show a shallowness of character, it screws the company and your peers – they are the one’s that will now have to pay the instated training bonds. If you give your word you’ll stay a year, unless there is some extenuating circumstances (family, medical, ETC) stick to it. We all complain about the state of the industry, well why not do your part to improve it.

That being said, if the company goes back on their word, see ya. There are always greener pastures elsewhere.

Cheers

Flying Low · Post by **Flying Low** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 1:46 pm

Both are definately wrong!

I have worked at several companies and had to sign contracts, provide a bond or just shake hands. In all cases I have been treated as advertised in the interview and had no problem keeping my word whether it was backed by a signed contract or a handshake.

If an employer says they want a commitment of a year or whatever and you agree to it; LIVE UP TO YOUR WORD!!!!!! My latest job required a bond and, although, I would have liked to say no (safe in the knowledge that all my fellow pilots would do the same - note this is sarcasm at it's finest), I researched the company in question and felt safe going into this agreement.

Obviously if the company you are dealing with doesn't live up to their side then all bets are off.

Once again...if you agree to something...LIVE UP TO YOUR WORD!!!!

Babel Fish · Post by **Babel Fish** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:59 pm

KAG and FL...I have to agree with you both...buying or training and bailing screw things up for everybody else, not just yourself...remember - what goes around comes around...whatever happened to integrity?

Darkhorse · Post by **Darkhorse** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:25 pm

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:12 pm

Darkhorse wrote: WHere is their integrity and the $$$$???

At companies that don't inforce bonds, don't need unions, and don't have high turn over.

If a company does get you into a bond, and doesn't live up to their end of the bargin, I think you'll find most bonds don't stand up in court - unless you pay up front.

Cheers.

xsbank · Post by **xsbank** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:23 pm

Lame question - use your ethical spidey sense - remember "Do unto others.." can't remember how the rest goes, but I'll bet you guys know.

JigglyBus · Post by **JigglyBus** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:11 pm

I had to pick Buying a PPC.

There are several legitimate reasons for jumping ship after recieving one, but I can't think of any reasonable ones for buying.

So, both bad, but I think buying worse.

grimey · Post by **grimey** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 8:24 pm

xsbank wrote:Lame question - use your ethical spidey sense - remember "Do unto others.." can't remember how the rest goes, but I'll bet you guys know.

"...what has been done to you?"

Damn. The airlines are screwed now.

bigbonez · Post by **bigbonez** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 10:16 pm

Yea i would have to say that if an employer is respectful enough to pay for your PPC then you should return the favour and stick around and not jump ship because when you do that your jumping ship to another company that requires PPC's and prob doesnt want to pay for them...hence screwing your fellow pilot!!

Buying a PPC or getting one and jumping ship...

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Buying a PPC or getting one and jumping ship...

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