Originally Posted by
John Carr
It's NOTHING new.
Over 15 years commuting I've seen it happen, on BOTH said carriers.
One time I just randomly asked the guy if he was PS or JS'ing. He gave the "I'm supposed to be on a PS but took the JS to help out". Even though like many other carriers CBA's (NEVER MIND ALPA JS policy) his airline prohibits this practice.
I brought it to his attention. He just walked off and went down the jetway. And YES, JS rep was notified and "up the chain it goes".
The practice continues........
SURE, the pilot MAY get a call from his JS rep, SURE, he may take it serious. SURE, an email bulletin will come out reminding pilots to NOT engage in this practice. And SURE, douchebags will continue to engage in said practice.
Honest question from a new hire:
Who is it hurting and what's the problem if you give up your PS and take the JS? Wouldn't you be opening a seat up for a paying customer and you still get to where you need to be? Sounds like a win-win in my book.