His motivations for becoming an airline pilot are also very unique. Did he wake up one day, see an airplane and think, “Why not? I got these ratings a while ago so I might as well use them now.” Usually everyone else wants to be an airline pilot first and then gets the ratings.
Also, I am trying to think how going to a regional could improve his finical situation. I am trying to think of any full time job that pays less than first year pay at regionals, and I am stumped.