I am a "recovering lawyer" currently working towards my commercial pilot license. Once I get my licenses and build my hours, my goal is to catch on with a regional and eventually jump to a major.
I have read almost all of the interview and career advice threats on this site (which are very helpful), but I am curious as to whether anyone has any thoughts on whether being a lawyer will be viewed negatively by an airline. I know regionals are desperate these days, so I guess I am thinking more long-term, and whether my background as a lawyer would give a blue-chip airline any pause in bringing me on as a pilot.
To give you a little more background, I was a corporate / M&A lawyer (partner at major law firm), so I wasn't suing airlines or engaging in any other hijinx that would be objectionable on their face.
Any advice or thoughts would be welcome and appreciated.