Crewdawg52.. I should have explained "management pilots" a little further. There are two types of "check airmen" in our company. There is a "L" type (Line Check Airman) who has always been a line pilot. The L type checks-out new captains on the line, captains and co-pilots that require Pacific, Atlantic, Carribian or South/Latin America orientation/qualification. L type also does annual line checks, etc. The L type IS, AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN ON THE SENIORITY LIST from day one. Next is the "X" type. He instructs and has FAA blessing to give rating rides in both Aircraft and Simulators. He is also on the seniority list and was hired just like every other pilot in the system. The L and X type receive the same pay as a line pilot for the equipment flown.
So... before you blow the horn, check the traffic ;-)