This study investigates airline pilots’ attitude toward the use of mixed fleet flying (MFF), where pilots can switch between multiple aircraft types assigned to both short- and long-haul operations, as a solution to the erosion of manual flying skills. A global survey of 126 pilots was conducted using Internet-based platforms to assess pilots’ perceptions of MFF. The survey examined MFF’s impact on balancing long and short-haul operations, mitigating the degradation of manual flying skills among long-haul pilots, and increasing manual flight opportunities. Results indicated a positive outlook, with 43% of pilots strongly agreeing and 49% agreeing that reduced manual flying opportunities could lead to skill decay. Additionally, 51% of respondents viewed MFF as an effective solution. These findings contribute to understanding strategies to mitigate risks associated with the decline in manual flying skills among experienced long-haul pilots, which are crucial in high-workload flight conditions.