Originally Posted by Ranger

Yes, we do. They're referred to as flex instructors. Among other things. The name is a bit of a misnomer (sp). The concept is that they hire a line pilot into the training center as a sim/classroom instructor. Then once every three months the pilot would "flex" back to the line, i.e., fly a normal line for a month. But it rarely happens. They hang out in their instructor jobs and rarely fly the line for anything more than an afternoon out and back.