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Don't forget to carry your medical and certificate, have it ready for the captain to see if he so wishes and always ask for permission and thank them for the ride (even if you have a seat in the back). And once you hit the line, remember to return the favor. I jumpseat all the time (I don't commute) and it's the best benefit of this job! So don't abuse it, did I mention thank the crew (include the FA), they can make the experience an enjoyable one if they know you are crew and you are nice. Free TV, meals, exit row and first class to name a few.
One of the first times I commuted on an AA flight, going home after a trip. Of course flight is completely full and overhead storage space is non existent. Introduce myself to the flight crew, small talk a bit then the FO volunteers to show me down to the place where the crew keeps their bags on the MD80. Then, says when we land in ORD, he'll go down and get it for me and just leave it on the jet bridge. All without me even asking. Excellent pair of human beings right there.