Originally Posted by
AtlCSIP
If you already have 1000 hours turbine PIC part 121, I would take the Chief Pilot job, especially if you are looking to go to a major. It checks another box, gives you some diversity, and gets you out of your current rut.
2nd this.. Taking the Chief Pilot gig shows a future major airline employer that you have the leadership/managerial skills in-addition to the flying minimums. As long as the pay is not a huge cut and the company you'd be going to is strong, I say go for it.