You have to understand a little background. Working in the CPO, you will alienate 1/2 the pilots that won't trust you and never will. The other 1/2, you might earn their trust but they'll keep an eye out on you . I was asked years ago to maybe consider doing a flight manager position. I talked to a local ALPA rep about that, and he was quite frank. No matter how good you're intentions are as a FM, majority of them go to the dark side. Plus you will have guys not liking or trusting you from there on out. Want to truly help your pilot group - then work with ALPA.

For example the current LAX FM - nice guy, but wouldn't trust him in a million years. Ex-fighter jock, but he's management oriented. He tries to be a pilot-friend, but does the dirty work for the CPO. He's your friend until there is a he said/she said moment and he'll never side with you. His intentions were great when he went in, but he is one of them now. Not only will I never trust him, I will never be his friend. Is it harsh, yup, but he chose being a FM. RJDio, you will have to choose, if this something worth it. If it's for lifestyle, then just be senior in a fleet & seat, and work less and get the days off you want. You can make more by picking up a trip. If your long term goal is being a system chief pilot or VP of flight ops one day, then have at it, but know what'll happen along the way with how other pilot will treat you or respect you AND you don't have to care. good luck