Originally Posted by
Lambourne
Why should a MIL leave pilot potentially block a working pilot from jumpseating? Gone more than 30 days should get you locked out of jumpseating. The miltary should be responsibile for your travel needs if you are out more than 30 days.
USERRA is a great benefit. However, it shouldn't entitle you to a benefit greater than those that others receive.
Or at least pilots going to/from work should have priority over pilots traveling for pleasure because they can't get a seat in the back on a full flight. That would make it better.