Originally Posted by
Mandrake
The other day I was jumpseating and was given a seat in the back. I saw the captain in the galley as I was boarding, introduced myself, showed badge, mentioned I was given a seat in the back and asked him if I could get a ride to XYZ. He escorted me into the flight deck and thoroughly inspected all of my documents and then said I was ok. Not saying this guy was TOTD but really??
I don't see the problem...he is, after all, required to inspect your documents.
Now, admittedly, if we have a guy that we know from our company jumpseating on our own metal, I've never seen a CA ask the dude for his credentials. But if the CA doesn't know you personally? All kinds of Fed nonsense could ensue if he skips the credentials check.