I was jumpseating home a few days ago and wanted by the gate probably about 2 hours before departure time. When the gate agent opened the flight, I asked for the jumpseat, etc. She stated that another mainline pilot had it reserved already. I was the only and first one at the flight , so this surprised me. This was on a Republic flight.

When the other pilot showed up, he said he had another gate agent list him about 5 hours earlier. I have never heard of this, but whatever.

Is this the way it works and if so, is it that way for all the connection carriers, Endeavor, Skywest, etc?

Thanks