Currently flying for a regional. Started upgrade training when poop hit the fan. Got sent home and back to the right seat. Airline hasn’t sent out furlough notices yet but I’ll probably be safe if they do. Interviewed for a non aviation job last week. Went well and will find out the results next few days. Starting pay is 80k. Stats: mid 30s, 3000 total time.
I prefer flying as a profession but It’s not the only thing I can imagine myself doing.

Question is should I leave if I get the job? Or do I stay and pray for a quick recovery then upgrade then continue to chase the dream?

No one here can answer that question for you. Way too many variables in that equation. Just have to ask yourself if you’ll regret not sticking with it 10 years down the road. Then ask yourself how you’ll feel when you get furloughed again. My understanding is the question isn’t whether or not you’ve been furloughed, but how many times.

I agree no one can answer for me. But I like getting other people’s point of view. People here tend to bring up different points of view that’s always nice to have. I also enjoy the smart ass comments.

If you want to be an airline pilot don't quit. If you want to fly there is plenty of other aviation jobs where you won't get furloughed. You just gotta get the job and that might take a while now.

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I’m sure there are thousands of people who would love to be in your shoes, avoiding furlough.

Just depends how much you like aviation....if it’s something you really like then stick with it. Things will get better eventually and you still have 30ish years left.

If it isn’t what you thought it would be, now is probably a good time to exit.

Does the new job have opportunities for advancement? What does the salary top out at? A job should be what funds your life. It shouldn’t be your life.

if you like flying, and it’s what you want to do, stick it out. Especially since you aren’t going to get furloughed. Kind of a no brainer to me.

Why are you interviewing for other jobs if your company isnt furloughing? If you want to look elsewhere, well then that might be telling.

If you want to take the non-flying job, then why don't you ask your current employer for a leave of absence? It's been my experience that most regional airlines will allow you to take unpaid leave during times when they are overstaffed (which would seem to be the case for the next year or two). If you like the new job, then great! If not, you can go back to your old flying job in a year or two. You should at least investigate this option.

I was going to say this. I’d take an unpaid LOA and try this other job out if a job offer is extended. Take 12-24 months to evaluate the industry. Save as much as you can (I’d imagine you’re getting a pay raise when compared to regional flying) and then leave when aviation starts to look promising again.