Fair questions Java,
Sadly the market is flooded with middle and even upper level aviation management folk at the moment and I must admit that during my 20 year aviation career I have seen many more "management" positions come and go than "pilot" positions, so I would have to take you to task on the "security" aspect of such a role change.
As an optimist I believe that the aviation industry will recover over the next year or so (failing another Osama trick or further corporate governance cockups) into an environment where pilots will be a sought after commodity. All of my tertiary studies have to date been for personal goal attainments and self actualization however I will certainly heed your advice and keep all options open as we all watch this industry with disbelief and amazement.
It take balls to be involved with aviation at the moment.... but sadly none of them are crystal !!
again.... good luck with your quest.
