I had mil buddies doing that in the 00's. They all came back after 2010, as quick as they could.

Like somebody said, if you need a job you need a job. But US regionals probably pay better now, assuming you're a DEC. I'd rather fly a Deuce out of Podunk Falls, mostly avoiding WOCL, than work for EK.

Guess if you're young and single (or adventerous marriage with no kids) it might be fun for a while.