mjb:

Thanks for the info. No, I'm not looking for a temp-job. I would rather get out of the tumultuous airline industry. But I've been flying for 33 years, so I'm only going to change tracks if it makes monetary sense. I'd like to do this for at least 10-15 years, and it sounds like I could.

Incidentally, I don't get mil-preference. They cut-out guys that are Major or higher. That stinks (for me).

Yes, I have USA jobs saved as a favorite and I know the job-code . Other jobs in the lower-48 have shown a pay range where bottom-scale is higher than what is currently showing as top for Alaska. That could be a problem---or a typo.

I'm interested....trying to control a 5-alarm fire here with a sick relative, but will try to apply tomorrow (with the horrible and confusing FAA forms...)