Yeah, I worked in management for a national flight school for over 5 years. There were several things that I dreamed of doing there, but I got burned out quickly when another more senior manager continually undermined me to make himself look better. I don't like to play that game. Its so middle school. I needed a change of pace, so I left and took a huge paycut to become a CFI/CFII/MEI and pursue the flying side. There are some things that I miss too. I wonder if I should have applied for a 135 management position. Most guys probably don't hire managers off the street though; they probably grow their own through the farm system. What do you think?