Originally Posted by
Baradium
I agree with the above.
If they EVER figure it out or notice, you just ended your commercial flying career. The Feds will look at it the same as if you had been drinking while flying the aircraft. All it takes is for someone in a bad mood who noticed you are jumpseating to then notice you drink alcohol, and you'd be surprised at the number of cargo guys who get paid airline tickets for deadheading. It's silly enough to do it, but posting about it on the internet does not a good career decision make!
??? Where do you get that idea? The feds don't care as long as you stay out of the cockpit. It was no secret that I was j-seating. The FAs were happy to serve me. Please give me a source other than some FOM BS. BTW, sure it is probably not a great plan to drink while j-seating but the times I did, I was flying international long haul in first or business. I'm not going to pass up the vodka with my caviar.

(PanAm circa 1990)