This is an interesting question (at least for me). Would love to hear. Additionally, what happens if the pilots strike? Are CP's considered management, and if so, are they "SCABS" for going to work? I have always been fascinated with the dynamics of this. My Grandpa ran the training center for TWA for a time in the 60's. He spoke as if that was a management job, and then he returned to the line for the remainder of his career. When listening to him talk of his non-line flying jobs for TWA (the training center, and G.M. of Saudi Arabian Airlines in the late 60's) he spoke as if it were distinct from being a line pilot. He enjoyed being a line pilot best - and was a huge ALPA supporter as well.