Originally Posted by
tom11011
I would return to a regional if part time was available. If I could fly 2 days per month only, say maybe 10 hours over those two days, I would consider it. I'm not saying I would do it cheaply or anything like that, but I would only be interested in being a part time airline pilot. If that means I'm not ever going to be Captain as a part time pilot, that's ok with me too.
After leaving the airlines in 2000, I went off into Information Technology and today own my own small technology business with employees. Today, I own my own airplane and enjoy flying more than I ever did as a hobby.
When I was at a regional I used to dry heave anytime someone mentioned part time pilots.
Part time flying isn't really a new idea. When my regional was short, the company called a couple of retired pilots for ferry flights. It completely undermines a negotiated contract for an airline to do this, and although I'd still do a 4 day per month, I would not be willing to undermine a pilot group for it.
I'd enjoy doing a 4 day once a month or so, but it completely undermines the profession. I'd rather be part of a better solution by sitting behind a desk chair with an ATP in my wallet than working for poverty wages. If / when getting back into an airline is financially possible for me, I'll do it.