I understand the corporate world is different and it does seem above and beyond.
However if the chief pilot's doing it and there's a potential downsizing it may be
noticed if you don't show up.
I wouldn't be happy about it but probably better to swallow your pride in this case.
And a different perspective, I hope that termination is not a real possibility but
if it does happen at least you can say to yourself you did everything possible to
keep your job.