Originally Posted by
757Driver
Not true, the TSA regs state that a Mechanic must be on duty to ride in the Jumpseat. Not sure where you read that I didn't want you up there, but you are mistaken. Unfortunately the TSA is hanging people, see SWA, for letting guys up there that should not be and I like my Pilots license very much.
Get the TSA to change their rules and I'll be the first to welcome you up front every day of the week.
Never meant to imply that you personally didn't want that. I just am not sure if you are correct on it being a TSA imposed thing. My understanding is any airline VP of flight can authorize anyone they want to ride a jumpseat it is more or less a company rule and the FAR's do allow for certificated airmen i.e mechanics to ride up there. But after 9/11 I know some things have changed and I don't blame you for protecting your ticket just like I tell pilots who think I should just "sign it off" I wont do that either and I am protecting my "ticket".