Originally Posted by Timbo

Prior to 9-11 we had a policy of putting one of our F/A's in the jumpseat for T/O and landing, so they could see what we do up there. It was a type of 'situational awareness' training. I liked the program, but it was stopped after 9-11 and has not returned.

I've got no problem letting F/A's ride our jumpseats, as long as there's no pilot also trying to ride. We ride on theirs all the time, and I think if it's handled properly by the two pilots, it's a great learning opportunity for them.