Amen to Cactusmike, and to add to that some people actually *want* to do some nonsched flying. It's actually a damn fun time for a few years- certainly not what I would want to do forever but I will never forget my nonsched days. Flying all over the place in all kinds of scenarios really builds a pilot's skill set, and I was making over 2x what my regional pals were making. Beats hub turns in a CRJ for $20k/yr all day long. I'm flying heavies now, but a big part of me still misses buzzing through Mexico in a metroliner.