Originally Posted by
iflyjets4food
Ok, since I'm new to this, I have to ask a few questions. I'm getting ready to start class at RAH, and I've been told that once I have my company ID, I can jumpseat in the back. I plan on doing this once while in training to get home for a family gathering. What steps do I have to take to get back to the gate area and ultimately on the flights that I need? What considerations do I need to think about? I've scoped out the flights that exist to get me where I need to go, and there are multiple options. I won't have a uniform yet, so I guess I won't be able to take my shaving cream or toothpaste.
I want you to think long and hard about this...you have a job that starts your career as an airline pilot. There are a lot of folks (me included) that thinks that you are one lucky guy. All of your energy should be channeled into getting through your training without making waves or screwing up. What if you get home and can`t get back for training the following Monday? There are about 50 reasons this could happen..Busted plane, crappy weather, oversold flight, etc. Don`t put yourself in a position to get fired because of "get homeitus"....end of lecture....