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Atlas Shrugged
I would be careful of the use of "should". Here is a link to the regulation. I have not been able to find where it says that the Captain must verify this as it appears that it can be done by the gate agent.
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8900.1 Vol. 3 Ch 2 Sec 1, Exemptions, Deviations, Waivers, and Authorizations
F. Identity and Eligibility Verification Methods. The following guidance is to be addressed in operators’ procedures in verifying an individual’s identity and jump seat eligibility. Methods are arranged by type of operation.
1) Method #1: Passenger-Carrying Operations—Employees of the Part 121 Certificated Air Carrier, Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries, or Domestic Code-Share Partners. Certificate holder procedures for accessing the flight deck (jump seat) must include verification of identity, employment status, and jump seat eligibility at gate check-in using the procedures outlined in subparagraph 3-46D.
2) Method #2: All Operations—Eligible Employees of Other Part 121 Certificated Air Carriers. Certificate holder procedures for accessing the flight deck (jump seat) must include verification of identity, employment status, and jump seat eligibility at gate check-in using the procedures outlined in subparagraph 3-46D and as follows:
a) Additional items for non-company flightcrew members accessing the flight deck:
1. Current medical certificate if the requester serves as a flightcrew member for his or her employer.
2. Appropriate airman certificate.
b) Flight deck access by non-company employees must also be authorized by the issuance of OpSpec A048.
The ONLY reason why I used the word SHOULD is because boarding can be a fast and fluid process. Gate agent and FA's have at times specifically tell me to take my seat and they in turn will advise the Capt of the hurried situation. Mostly to get the flight out on time or other reasons. I know it's a MUST, but try to argue that point with an offline gate agent or FA and you will be watching the acft pushing back from the terminal. The Captain would not even know anything of you. I follow all jumpseat protocols, including ALMOST ALWAYS saying goodbye to the front end guys and thanking them for the ride. Almost is for the many times I have walked up from seat 42B and the cockpit is empty. Circumstances. Cheers.