Originally Posted by
Firsttimeflyer
Not to mention it's nice to know you have another professional pilot on board to use as an option should the unfortunate need arise. Jumpseaters have been used in the past and will be used in the future. Part of using all available resources...
When you sign for the Jumpseat you are accepting being a part of the crew. That alone warrants talking to the Captain. If he is busy and brushes you away to your seat in the back that's fine but he will still remember seeing you and know you are there.
Interesting point, but I bet you 95% of the butthurts never actually think about this. It's all about flexing their almighty jumpseat authority over someone...
Still, DH and other non-revs aren't expected to do this, even when on-duty and in uniform. Professional courtesy is always appreciated, I'm sure. But chasing people down an escalator because they sat in the back with all the other non-revs is over the top.. Life must really be bland for those guys who actually care enough to bother someone sitting in the back. IMHO...